AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoLuxury Yachting Push: Anguilla is using the Monaco Yacht Show to lock in new superyacht partnerships and improve the arrival experience, with meetings focused on access, port-of-entry procedures and service expectations ahead of the Caribbean season. Tourism Momentum: Anguilla reported 81,907 stayover visitors in the first half of 2026—up 19.9% year-on-year—with record-breaking growth in every month from January to June; the U.S. remained the top source market. Food & Water Pressure (Regional): Barbados’ $220m South Coast Water Treatment project is set to start in October, aiming to expand reclaimed water for farmers as drought concerns rise. Farmers’ Welcome (Regional): The BWA project is expected to support up to 260 farmers and free potable water for households. Finance Access (Regional): St. Kitts and Nevis opened a retail bond auction on the RGSM with a lower entry point (EC$500 minimum) and a 4.50% fixed rate for a 2-year term. Procurement & Sustainability (Regional): Minister Claret Connor highlighted sustainable procurement at UNGA 81, framing it as a development tool for small island states.
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