FIFA Fallout: Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell minority stakes in a new World Cup commercial arm (FIFA Forward Enterprise) has sparked a major revolt, with UEFA voting to boycott FIFA competitions while CONCACAF also rejects the proposal; Infantino says the move could bring up to US$40m per federation and has set a September 19 deadline for support, but critics warn it could push the sport toward more frequent World Cup-style tournaments. Anguilla Court Ruling: Anguilla’s High Court lifted a preliminary order blocking NCBA’s power of sale in the Lake-Kentish family land dispute, clearing the way for the bank’s AGM-related next steps and ordering legal costs after finding applicants failed to make full disclosure. Regional Finance Leadership: Dominica’s Dr Irving McIntyre took over as Chair of the ECCB Monetary Council, with the handover highlighting the region’s push for resilience and renewable energy implementation. Tourism & Air Connectivity: BermudAir’s founder calls its first year in Anguilla a “runaway success,” citing collaboration with airport and hotels, and says the airline is expanding with new Airbus A220s. OECS & Partnerships: OECS appointed Aisha Maina as Strategic Advisor for Africa-Caribbean cooperation, aiming to boost trade, investment and cultural links. Virtual Island Summit: The Virtual Island Summit returns Sept 15–17, 2026 with a free three-day programme focused on island adaptation, system change and mobilising action.