AGP Executive Report

Tourism & Air Connectivity: BermudAir is expanding regional links with a new direct Toronto–Turks and Caicos service for the 2026-27 winter season, launching Dec. 19 and running weekly on Saturdays, with the flight continuing onward to Anguilla for added Caribbean connectivity. Sustainability in Travel: BermudAir has partnered with Solar Sands to place 500 custom recycled-glass pieces onboard, with plans to roll the upcycled glass experience from business class into economy. Destination Marketing: The Anguilla Tourist Board has launched its 2026 summer campaign, “Taste. Feel. Live.”, and introduced the Xcape App to boost visitor engagement and support year-round tourism. Business & Skills: St. Kitts and Nevis launched the second cohort of the Building Bankable Businesses financial literacy program, a 10-week push to help entrepreneurs with budgeting, planning, records, and banking relationships. Public Sector Hiring: An overseas territories summit highlighted civil service recruitment pressures tied to ageing populations, migration, and private-sector competition, with Anguilla among the participants.

Tourism Marketing: The Anguilla Tourist Board has launched its 2026 Summer Campaign, “Anguilla: Taste. Feel. Live.”, rolling out the new Xcape app to boost visitor engagement and push the island as a year-round destination beyond beaches, with a focus on food, culture, events and local experiences. Air Connectivity: BermudAir announced a new Toronto Pearson to Turks and Caicos direct service for the 2026-27 winter season, with the route continuing onward to Anguilla—an added boost for regional travel links during peak months. Regional Airlines Expansion: American Airlines says it will reach a milestone 100 destinations across Mexico, the Caribbean and Latin America, adding Miami routes to Maracaibo (July 14, 2026) and Cap-Haitien (Nov. 1, 2026), including renewed Haiti service. Public Sector Jobs: An international summit of Overseas Territories highlighted civil service recruitment pressures, with Bermuda pointing to a career expo aimed at making government roles more attractive to jobseekers. Environment & Heritage: Anguilla’s Environment Month cleanup at Spooner’s Cotton Ginnery in Cayon underscores efforts to preserve historic landmarks while supporting tourism. Entrepreneurship Skills: St. Kitts and Nevis launched a second cohort of its Building Bankable Businesses financial literacy programme with the St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank, targeting better budgeting, planning and access to financing. Marine Conservation: Montserrat joined the UK Blue Belt Programme, committing to protect at least 20% of its maritime zone and gaining technical support to strengthen marine protected areas and fisheries management.

Tourism Marketing: The Anguilla Tourist Board has launched its 2026 summer push, “Anguilla: Taste. Feel. Live.”, rolling out the new Xcape app to boost visitor engagement and help tackle seasonality with a focus on local food, culture, festivals and community experiences. Air Connectivity: BermudAir is expanding winter routes for 2026-27, including a new Toronto Pearson to Turks and Caicos service (starting Dec. 19) that will also connect onward to Anguilla, strengthening regional travel links for Canadian visitors. Regional Airline Network: American Airlines says it will reach a milestone 100 destinations across Mexico, the Caribbean and Latin America, adding Miami-to-Maracaibo (July 14, 2026) and a return to Haiti via Cap-Haitien (Nov. 1, 2026), with Anguilla listed among its served Caribbean points. Environment & Heritage: Anguilla’s wider OECS region continues to tie tourism and conservation together, with Environment Month cleanup work at historic sites like Spooner’s Cotton Ginnery in St. Kitts, aimed at preserving heritage while supporting the tourism sector. Public Service Hiring: A summit of British Overseas Territories highlighted recruitment pressure in civil services, including outward migration, ageing populations and private-sector competition—issues that can affect business confidence and service delivery.

Air Connectivity: BermudAir is set to expand winter airlift in the Caribbean with a new direct Toronto–Turks and Caicos service starting Dec. 19, operating weekly on Saturdays, with onward connections to Anguilla—another boost for regional tourism demand. Tourism Marketing: The Anguilla Tourist Board has launched its 2026 summer push, “Taste. Feel. Live.”, backed by a new Xcape app to drive year-round visitation and deeper visitor engagement with local food, culture and events. Business & Skills: St. Kitts and Nevis rolled out the second cohort of the Building Bankable Businesses financial literacy programme (10 weeks) with the St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank, focusing on budgeting, planning, records and banking relationships. Public Service Hiring: An Overseas Territories summit in Bermuda highlighted shared recruitment pressures in civil service, with ageing populations, migration and private-sector competition cited as key hurdles. Marine Conservation: Montserrat joined the UK’s Blue Belt Programme, committing to protect at least 20% of its maritime zone and gaining support for marine protected areas and fisheries management.

Environment & Heritage: Anguilla’s Environment Month 2026 cleanup hit the historic Spooner’s Cotton Ginnery in Cayon, led by the Ministry of Environment’s Parks and Beaches Division, with officials saying preserving landmarks protects culture and supports tourism. Tourism Marketing: The Anguilla Tourist Board rolled out its 2026 summer push, “Taste. Feel. Live.”, and launched the Xcape App to drive year-round visitation and spotlight local food, culture, festivals, and community experiences. Public Sector Hiring: A regional summit of Overseas Territories deputy governors and heads of public service flagged recruitment pressure across governments, including outward migration, ageing populations, and private-sector competition—issues that also touch Anguilla. Marine Conservation: Montserrat joined the UK’s Blue Belt Programme, committing to protect at least 20% of its maritime zone, with the wider programme now covering 11 territories and aiming to build a stronger ocean economy. Business Skills: St. Kitts and Nevis advanced entrepreneurship support with a second cohort of the Building Bankable Businesses financial literacy programme, delivered with the St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank. Regional Air Connectivity: American Airlines announced new Miami routes to Maracaibo (July 14, 2026) and Cap-Haitien (Nov 1, 2026), expanding its Latin America and Caribbean network that already includes Anguilla.

Tourism Marketing: The Anguilla Tourist Board has launched its 2026 summer push, “Anguilla: Taste. Feel. Live.”, rolling out the new Xcape app to boost visitor engagement and help tackle seasonality by spotlighting local food, culture, festivals, boat racing and year-round experiences. Regional Public Service Hiring: An international Overseas Territories summit in Bermuda highlighted persistent civil service recruitment problems, with ageing populations, migration and private-sector competition cited; Anguilla was among the territories represented. Marine Conservation & Jobs Potential: Montserrat joined the UK Blue Belt Programme, committing to protect at least 20% of its maritime zone and gaining support for marine protected areas, fisheries management and updated marine laws—alongside Anguilla, Turks and Caicos and the Cayman Islands. Small Business Finance Skills: St. Kitts and Nevis launched a second cohort of its Building Bankable Businesses financial literacy programme with the St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank, training entrepreneurs on budgeting, record-keeping, banking relationships and business planning. Airlift & Connectivity: BermudAir says it’s expanding winter routes across the Caribbean, including growth to Anguilla, as it targets demand and works around Bermuda’s seasonality.

Public Service Hiring Crunch: Deputy governors and heads of public service from UK Overseas Territories, including Anguilla, met in Bermuda to tackle civil service recruitment problems driven by ageing populations, outward migration and private-sector competition. Marine Conservation Boost: Montserrat joined the UK’s Blue Belt Programme, committing to protect at least 20% of its maritime zone and gaining scientific and technical support—joining Anguilla, Turks & Caicos and Cayman. Tourism Push: Anguilla Tourist Board launched its “Taste. Feel. Live.” summer campaign with the Xcape app to drive year-round visitation and spotlight local food, culture and experiences. Small Business Skills: St. Kitts and Nevis rolled out a second cohort of the Building Bankable Businesses financial literacy programme with the St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank, training entrepreneurs on budgeting, planning, record-keeping and banking relationships. ECCU Cost of Money: A banking series argues lending rates across the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union remain high, shaping the region’s “decade of decision” on growth and resilience. Air Connectivity: BermudAir expanded its winter network with new non-stop service to Turks & Caicos (and onward links to Anguilla), aiming to ease regional travel and capture demand.

Public Service Hiring Crunch: Overseas Territories deputy governors and heads of public service met in Bermuda, with Anguilla among the participants, as ageing populations, migration and private-sector competition keep making civil service recruitment harder. Marine Conservation Boost: Montserrat joined the UK’s Blue Belt Programme, committing to protect at least 20% of its maritime zone and gaining technical support to expand marine protected areas and fisheries management—joining Anguilla, TCI and the Cayman Islands. Tourism Push in Anguilla: The Anguilla Tourist Board rolled out its “Taste. Feel. Live.” summer campaign and launched the Xcape app to drive year-round visitation and spotlight local food, culture and experiences. Small Business Skills: St. Kitts and Nevis launched the second cohort of the Building Bankable Businesses financial literacy programme with the St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank, focusing on budgeting, record-keeping and banking relationships. Regional Airlift for the Eastern Caribbean: BermudAir announced major winter route expansion, including added service to Anguilla and Turks & Caicos, plus new links to Belize and Guatemala City. Caribbean Week in New York: Anguilla’s tourism delegation attended CTO Caribbean Week in New York to strengthen trade and marketing partnerships.

Public Service Hiring Crunch: An international Overseas Territories summit in Bermuda laid bare the recruitment problems facing civil services, citing ageing populations, outward migration and private-sector competition; Anguilla was among the territories represented. Marine Conservation Boost: Montserrat joined the UK’s Blue Belt Programme, committing to protect at least 20% of its maritime zone and gaining support for marine protected areas, fisheries management and updated marine laws—joining Anguilla, TCI and Cayman. Tourism Push: Anguilla Tourist Board launched its “Taste. Feel. Live.” summer campaign with a new Xcape App to drive year-round visitation and spotlight local food, culture and experiences. Entrepreneur Finance Skills: St. Kitts and Nevis launched the second cohort of the Building Bankable Businesses financial literacy programme with the St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank, training owners on budgeting, record-keeping and banking relationships. Regional Airlift for Tourism: BermudAir announced winter expansion adding Turks & Caicos and more connectivity to Anguilla, plus new routes from North American gateways. Caribbean Banking Focus: A regional analysis highlights the “cost of money” in the ECCU and how high lending rates shape growth decisions.

Marine Conservation & Blue Economy: Montserrat has joined the UK’s Blue Belt Programme, committing to protect at least 20% of its maritime zone, gaining scientific and technical support to expand marine protected areas, fisheries management, marine spatial planning and marine legislation. Tourism Marketing: Anguilla’s Tourist Board launched its 2026 summer push, “Anguilla: Taste. Feel. Live.”, with a new Xcape App to drive year-round visitation and spotlight local food, culture, events and hospitality beyond the beach. Business & Finance Skills: St. Kitts and Nevis rolled out a second cohort of the “Building Bankable Businesses” financial literacy programme with the St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank, training entrepreneurs on budgeting, business planning, record keeping and banking relationships. Regional Connectivity for Anguilla: BermudAir announced winter route expansion that includes renewed service to Anguilla and new nonstop links to Turks and Caicos and Belize, boosting airlift during peak season. Fisheries Governance: The CRFM Ministerial Council met to focus on aquaculture growth, food security, climate resilience (including insurance) and progress against illegal fishing, with Antigua and Barbuda’s Randy Baltimore elected chair.

Environment & Banking Partnership: St. Kitts and Nevis kicked off Environment Month on June 5 under “Climate Action: For Environment. For Empowerment. For Everyone,” aiming to balance sustainability with economic development and social resilience, backed by a partnership with the St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank. Financial Literacy for Entrepreneurs: The Ministry of Small Business and Entrepreneurship launched the second 10-week Building Bankable Businesses financial literacy cohort (June 2), delivered with Alex Straun and the St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank, covering budgeting, record-keeping, banking relationships and business planning. Tourism Marketing Push (Anguilla): The Anguilla Tourist Board rolled out its 2026 “Taste. Feel. Live.” summer campaign and the Xcape App to drive year-round visitation and connect visitors with local food, culture and experiences. Airlift Expansion for the Region: BermudAir announced major winter route growth, including expanded service to Anguilla and new nonstop links to Turks and Caicos and Belize, with further growth plans underway. Marine Conservation Boost: Montserrat joined the UK Blue Belt Programme, committing to protect at least 20% of its maritime zone and strengthening marine protected areas and fisheries management. Regional Fisheries Governance: The CRFM Ministerial Council met to advance aquaculture, food security, climate resilience and progress against illegal fishing, electing Antigua and Barbuda’s Randy Baltimore as chair.

Air Connectivity & Tourism: BermudAir is expanding its winter network with new nonstop service from Toronto to Turks and Caicos, continuing onward to Anguilla, plus broader growth across the Caribbean from multiple U.S. gateways—good news for Anguilla’s visitor access and regional business travel. Tourism Marketing: The Anguilla Tourist Board launched its 2026 Summer Campaign, “Taste. Feel. Live.”, backed by the Xcape App, pushing year-round stays and local food, culture, and experiences beyond the beach. Entrepreneurship & Finance Skills: St. Kitts and Nevis rolled out a second cohort of its Building Bankable Businesses Financial Literacy Program with the National Bank, focusing on budgeting, record-keeping, and getting businesses “investment-ready.” Regional Business Support: COCI and RVO hosted a business support session in St. Maarten linking entrepreneurs to grants and finance tools for international trade. Marine Economy & Conservation: Montserrat joined the UK Blue Belt Programme, joining Anguilla and other Caribbean territories in efforts to protect at least 20% of maritime zones and strengthen fisheries management. Regional Fisheries Governance: The CRFM ministerial council met to push aquaculture, food security, climate resilience, and progress on tackling illegal fishing. ECCU Lending Costs: A new banking series argues the “cost of money” in the Eastern Caribbean is weighing on growth, and calls for strategic choices to improve financing conditions. Local Waste Enforcement: The BVI Waste Management Authority increased enforcement at bin sites, warning fines up to $1,000 for illegal dumping.

Aviation & Tourism: BermudAir is expanding its winter Caribbean network with new direct Toronto service to Turks and Caicos, then continuing on to Anguilla, with Saturday flights running Dec. 19 through May 1, 2027 (subject to approval), aiming to capture growing Canadian demand for premium island getaways. Tourism Marketing: The Anguilla Tourist Board rolled out its 2026 summer campaign, “Taste. Feel. Live.”, backed by the new Xcape app, pushing visitors to experience Anguilla’s food, culture, events and local lifestyle beyond the beach. Entrepreneurship & Finance Skills: In St. Kitts and Nevis, the Ministry of Small Business launched a second cohort of its Building Bankable Businesses financial literacy programme (10 weeks), delivered with the St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank, focusing on budgeting, record-keeping, banking relationships and business planning. Regional Business Support: COCI and the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) hosted a business support session in St. Maarten outlining grants and finance pathways for eligible firms, including export and international market entry support. Marine & Sustainability: Montserrat joined the UK Blue Belt Programme, joining Anguilla and other Caribbean territories in efforts to protect at least 20% of maritime zones and strengthen marine planning and fisheries management.

Tourism Marketing: Anguilla Tourist Board has launched its 2026 Summer Campaign, “Anguilla: Taste. Feel. Live.”, pushing visitors to go beyond beaches with local food, culture, events and a new Xcape App aimed at boosting engagement and reducing seasonality. Air Connectivity & Growth: BermudAir is widening its Caribbean footprint with new winter presales and route expansions, including growth to Anguilla plus added service to Turks & Caicos and Belize, with plans to use spare winter capacity to tackle Bermuda’s seasonality challenge. Business Skills & Finance: In St. Kitts and Nevis, the Ministry of Small Business and Entrepreneurship rolled out a second cohort of its Building Bankable Businesses Financial Literacy Programme (10 weeks) with the St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank, focusing on budgeting, record-keeping, banking relationships and business planning. Entrepreneur Support: COCI and RVO hosted a business support session in St. Maarten connecting entrepreneurs to grants and finance instruments for international trade and market entry. Marine Conservation: Montserrat joined the UK Blue Belt Programme, committing to protect at least 20% of its maritime zone and strengthening marine protected areas and fisheries management—another boost for the region’s ocean economy. Regional Fisheries: CRFM ministers met to advance aquaculture, food security, climate resilience and progress against illegal fishing, with Antigua and Barbuda’s Randy Baltimore elected chair.

Entrepreneurship & Finance Skills: St. Kitts and Nevis launched a second cohort of its Building Bankable Businesses Financial Literacy Programme, a 10-week push for budgeting, business planning, record-keeping and banking relationships, delivered with Alex Straun and the St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank. Funding Access for SMEs: St. Maarten’s COCI, with the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO), held a business support session linking entrepreneurs to grants and finance tools for international trade and market entry. Tourism Marketing: Anguilla’s Tourist Board rolled out its 2026 summer campaign, “Taste. Feel. Live.”, plus an Xcape app, aiming to cut seasonality and deepen visitor engagement through food, culture and local experiences. Air Connectivity Boost for Anguilla: BermudAir continues expanding its Caribbean network, adding new winter routes that include Turks & Caicos and Belize, while also growing service to Anguilla from US and Canadian gateways—more nonstop options for travellers heading to the island. Marine Protection: Montserrat joined the UK Blue Belt Programme, committing to protect at least 20% of its maritime zone with support for marine protected areas, fisheries management and updated marine legislation. Regional Policy for Growth: The CRFM ministerial council met to advance aquaculture, food security, climate resilience and progress against illegal fishing, with Antigua and Barbuda’s Randy Baltimore elected chair.

Air Connectivity: BermudAir is rolling out a major winter expansion, adding nonstop service to Turks & Caicos and Belize from multiple U.S. and Canadian gateways, plus new direct links to Anguilla and Guatemala City—moves that should boost visitor access and tourism spend across the islands. Tourism Strategy: Anguilla’s Tourist Board delegation is attending Caribbean Week in New York 2026 (June 1–5) to push Anguilla’s positioning with regional ministers, airlines, investors and media. Small Business Support: St. Kitts and Nevis launched a financial management training programme for entrepreneurs, focusing on budgeting, cash flow, record-keeping and planning—backed by the National Bank partnership. Regional Finance Watch: A new ECCU “cost of money” analysis argues Caribbean lending rates remain high, shaping borrowing decisions and slowing growth, while pointing to credit unions as a potential pressure valve. Environment & Enforcement: The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority is increasing enforcement at public bin sites, warning illegal dumping can bring fines up to $1,000. Fisheries Governance: The CRFM ministerial council met to advance aquaculture, food security, climate resilience and progress against illegal fishing.