Tourism & Local Economy: The Anguilla Summer Festival 2026 is set for July 10 to August 9, with a month-long run of music, culture and entertainment including boat races, pageants, calypso and soca competitions, street festivals, beach parties and live shows—expected to boost hotels, restaurants, taxis, tour operators, vendors and artisans. Regional Health Procurement: PAHO/WHO and the OECS Pharmaceutical Procurement Service will hold a two-day workshop in Saint Lucia (May 28–29) to improve access to safe, effective medicines and health technologies, launching a PAHO/WHO–OECS Technical Working Group focused on procurement, supply chains, quality assurance and pooled buying. Governance & Checks on Power: A UK House of Commons briefing highlights how separation of powers works across Overseas Territories, noting that in only two territories do certain executive-appointed members have the right to vote—Anguilla and Montserrat. Hospitality Appointments: The Crawford Hotel in Denver has named Hector Karim Gaona as hotel manager, bringing more than a decade of hospitality leadership experience across the US, Latin America, the Caribbean and Africa. Sports & Community: Anguilla’s Leeward Islands Masters Cricket campaign saw a standout century from Fernlix Thomas as St. Croix fell to Anguilla by seven wickets, while the Clasico Torneo Softball Tournament in Tortola wrapped with regional teams including Anguilla competing.