AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTourism Surge: Anguilla logged a record 81,907 stayover visitors in the first half of 2026, up 19.9% year-on-year, with every month setting a new high; the U.S. remained the top source market (73.8% of stayovers) and June alone hit a record 11,067 stayovers. Regional Air Links: Surinam Airways is exploring a new route connecting Paramaribo and Georgetown to Princess Juliana International Airport in St Maarten, with talks led by St Maarten’s PM and a commercial case now being built around demand, tourism and trade. Overseas Territories Politics: Anguilla’s Premier Cora Richardson-Hodge joined Caribbean Overseas Territories leaders in Bermuda for the 2026 caucus, focusing on shared priorities like climate, health and financial services ahead of the UK Joint Ministerial Council. Digital Skills Push: The OECS Advanced Digital Skills Scholarship Programme opens Sept. 10 and runs to Sept. 20, offering advanced training across areas like AI, cybersecurity, fintech and data analytics for Anguilla and other OECS members. Finance Ministry Focus: Finance ministry leaders gathered in Dublin for the Global Government Finance Summit 2026, with sessions on public spending pressures, digital transformation and AI in government. Tech Bundle Watch: Apple expanded iCloud+ in 100+ countries by bundling Apple TV and Apple Arcade at no extra charge, with Anguilla listed among the included markets.
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