Regional Tax Policy: CARICOM and the Guyana Revenue Authority will host the 27th COTA General Assembly and Technical Conference in Georgetown from 27–31 July, with a “Future-Ready” theme focused on smart, data-driven and AI-enabled tax administration, compliance and taxpayer services. Air Connectivity & Tourism: BermudAir says it will become the newest Airbus A220 operator after ordering 10 A220-300s (deliveries expected Q4 2027), aiming to open new direct routes and expand capacity across Bermuda, the Caribbean, Central and North America—while also increasing service to Anguilla under its AnguillAir brand. Anguilla Economic Planning: Premier Cora Richardson Hodge updated progress on Anguilla’s Sovereign Wealth Fund, saying an IMF technical team has been working on institutional design and a legislative framework to be finalised by end of the quarter, with the fund intended to convert strong revenues (including from .ai) into long-term resilience; she also noted temporary cost-of-living measures and public debt of EC$278 million at end-June. ECCB Currency Update: The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank unveiled redesigned EC banknotes that remove Queen Elizabeth II’s image and replace it with national heroes and regional icons, following the Monetary Council’s 113th meeting. Business Costs: .io domain renewals are set to rise 12% to $56 per year on 19 January 2027, with other TLDs also increasing—highlighting continued competition with Anguilla’s .ai branding. Sports & Community: Anguilla’s winter travel push is supported by expanded airlift, while regional youth and athletics events continue, including a Nevis basketball camp and the A1 Culturama Invitational track meet this weekend.