AGP Executive Report

Airport Health & Emergency Readiness: Anguilla Trading and Development Company (TDC Group) has donated a fully equipped Scherber First Responder Backpack to the Port Health Unit at Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport in St. Kitts and Nevis, boosting EMT/EMS, trauma and oxygen response capacity for airport emergencies. Central Banking & Currency Outreach: The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) says its Agency Offices across member states are key for currency operations support, regulatory oversight, and public education—while stressing they are not commercial banks. Banknote Update Across the ECCU: From 2027, ECCU countries plan to replace Queen Elizabeth II’s image on new EC banknotes with prominent Caribbean figures; Grenada’s Kirani James is set to appear on the $5 note, with circulation expected in 2027. Procurement for Marine Research: A UK Blue Belt Programme tender (Beyond the Reef survey) seeks a supplier to process water-sampling filters using metabarcoding and deliver raw sequence data for teleost and elasmobranch research around Anguilla and other Caribbean UK Overseas Territories. Tourism & Business Partnerships: BermudAir partnered with Anguilla-linked Solar Sands to create 500 custom recycled-glass pieces for onboard service, expanding waste upcycling efforts tied to Anguilla’s Cap Juluca experience.

Airport Health & Emergency Readiness: Anguilla Trading and Development Company (TDC Group) donated a fully equipped Scherber First Responder Backpack to the Port Health Unit at Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport in St. Kitts and Nevis, boosting EMT/EMS, trauma and oxygen response capacity for airport emergencies. ECCB Operations & Currency Updates: The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) says its Agency Offices across member states are key “on-the-ground” links for currency operations, regulatory oversight and public education—while clarifying they are not commercial banks. Banknote Change for the ECCU: From 2027, ECCU banknotes are set to replace Queen Elizabeth II’s image with Caribbean figures, with Grenada’s Kirani James slated for the $5 note. Regional Security & Crime: A look at eel smuggling describes a large organized crime trade, with major declines in eel populations and rising market prices. Procurement for Marine Research: The UK’s Blue Belt Programme tendered £180,000 for analysis services to process samples from the “Beyond the Reef” survey, supporting research on teleost fish and elasmobranchs around Anguilla and other territories. Tourism & Travel Business (Global): Hilton Honors is rolling out clearer, app-based upgrade options and guaranteed suite upgrades for top members, while travel advisors and luxury villa operators continue to market higher-touch services.

ECCU Currency Update: The Eastern Caribbean Currency Union says new EC banknotes will move away from Queen Elizabeth II’s image, with countries including Anguilla set to feature national heroes—Grenada’s Olympic medalist Kirani James is slated for the $5 note from 2027. Regional Business & Travel Links: BermudAir is expanding Caribbean connectivity, announcing new winter-season air services from Toronto to Turks and Caicos (starting Dec 19, 2026) with weekly Saturday flights, and the route will also connect onward to Anguilla—good news for tourism-driven trade. Procurement for Local Research: A UK-led “Beyond the Reef” marine survey is hiring a supplier (open procedure, £180,000) to process Anguilla and Turks and Caicos samples for DNA analysis, supporting publishable research tied to the Blue Belt Programme. Luxury & Hospitality Industry Signals: Hilton Honors is rolling out clearer, member-guaranteed upgrades (including confirmable suite rewards for top tiers) and upgrade options during digital check-in, reflecting how hotels are competing on customer experience.

ECCU Currency Update: The Eastern Caribbean Currency Union says new EC banknotes will move away from Queen Elizabeth II’s image, with member countries allowed to feature national heroes—Grenada’s Olympic medalist Kirani James is set to appear on the $5 note from 2027, with the first notes expected to enter circulation that year. Regional Business & Travel Links: BermudAir is expanding Caribbean connectivity, including new direct flights from Toronto to Turks and Caicos (starting Dec. 19, 2026, with weekly Saturday service from May 1, 2027) and onward links that also support travel to Anguilla. Sustainability in the Air: BermudAir has partnered with Solar Sands to place 500 custom recycled-glass pieces on board, with plans to roll the concept out from business class into economy. Marine Research Procurement: The UK’s Blue Belt Programme is seeking a supplier (open procedure, £180,000) to process samples from the “Beyond the Reef” survey, including work tied to Anguilla, using metabarcoding and providing transparent lab outputs. Organized Crime Watch: A report highlights eel smuggling as a major wildlife crime, citing large-scale illegal trade pressures and steep declines in European eel populations.

Tourism Marketing: The Anguilla Tourist Board has launched its 2026 Summer Campaign, “Anguilla: Taste. Feel. Live.”, paired with the new Xcape App to boost visitor engagement and push Anguilla as a year-round destination, spotlighting local food, culture, festivals, and community experiences. Air Connectivity: BermudAir is set to expand regional service with a new direct Toronto–Turks and Caicos route starting Dec. 19 (weekly in the 2026-27 winter season), and the schedule also points to onward connections to Anguilla—useful for business and leisure travel planning. Aviation Network Moves: American Airlines says it will reach a milestone 100 destinations across Mexico, the Caribbean and Latin America, adding Miami–Maracaibo (July 14, 2026) and Miami–Cap-Haitien (Nov. 1, 2026), with Anguilla listed among its winter-served destinations. Marine Research Procurement: A UK Blue Belt Programme tender (open procedure, £180,000) seeks a supplier to process “Beyond the Reef” samples from Anguilla and the Turks and Caicos using metabarcoding, aiming to publish transparent lab methods and raw sequence data. Sustainability & Local Industry: Solar Sands and BermudAir are partnering to use 500 custom recycled-glass pieces onboard, and Solar Sands has also supplied glassware and amenities for Cap Juluca in Anguilla. Heritage & Community: Environment Month 2026 included a cleanup at Spooner’s Cotton Ginnery in Cayon, framed as protecting heritage sites and supporting tourism. Crime & Environment Watch: A report highlights how organized eel smuggling is driving major declines in Europe’s critically endangered eel populations, with prices reportedly rivaling high-value illicit trades.

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 help reduce seasonality by pushing more than beaches and luxury stays. Air Connectivity: American Airlines is expanding its Latin America and Caribbean network from Miami, adding Maracaibo, Venezuela (July 14, 2026) and a return to Haiti via Cap-Haitien (Nov. 1, 2026), with Anguilla listed among its wider regional service. Regional Flights: BermudAir plans a new Toronto-to-Turks and Caicos direct service for the 2026-27 winter season (starting Dec. 19, weekly from May 1, 2027) and says it will also connect onward to Anguilla. Sustainability & Local Industry: Solar Sands partnered with BermudAir to create 500 custom recycled-glass pieces for onboard service, building on similar upcycling work done in Anguilla for Cap Juluca. Environment & Heritage: Anguilla’s Environment Month 2026 included a cleanup at Spooner’s Cotton Ginnery in Cayon, led by the Parks and Beaches Division, aimed at preserving historic landmarks and supporting tourism. Marine Research Tender (UK/OTs): A UK Blue Belt Programme tender covers Cefas processing of “Beyond the Reef” samples from Anguilla and other Caribbean UK Overseas Territories using metabarcoding, with a stated value of £180,000.

Tourism Marketing Push: The Anguilla Tourist Board has launched its 2026 Summer Campaign, “Anguilla: Taste. Feel. Live.”, and rolled out the new Xcape App to boost visitor engagement and drive summer arrivals with a focus on local food, culture, festivals, and year-round positioning. Air Connectivity for the Region: BermudAir announced a new Toronto-to-Turks and Caicos service for the 2026-27 winter season, with onward connections that also include Anguilla. Airline Network Growth: American Airlines says it will reach a milestone 100 destinations across Mexico, the Caribbean and Latin America, adding Maracaibo (Venezuela) and Cap-Haitien (Haiti) from Miami, with Anguilla listed among its winter-served routes. Sustainability in Travel: Solar Sands partnered with BermudAir to create 500 custom recycled-glass pieces for onboard service, starting in business class and set to expand to economy. Local Heritage & Jobs: A Environment Month 2026 cleanup targeted the historic Spooner’s Cotton Ginnery in Cayon, with the Parks and Beaches Division linking preservation work to tourism improvement. Marine Science Procurement: The UK’s Blue Belt Programme tendered an open-procedure £180,000 analysis services contract for eDNA metabarcoding of samples from the “Beyond the Reef” survey around Anguilla and nearby territories. Wildlife Crime Watch: A report highlights how organized smuggling of European eels—valued at up to €3 billion—has driven a 95% population decline since the 1980s, underscoring the scale of the “greatest wildlife crime” problem.

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, spotlighting local food, culture, festivals, boat racing, and heritage experiences. Air Connectivity: BermudAir is set to expand Caribbean routes with a new direct Toronto–Turks and Caicos service starting Dec. 19, 2026, with weekly Saturday flights and onward connections that also include Anguilla. Travel Industry: Hilton Honors is changing how guests get upgrades, introducing confirmable suite upgrades for top members at booking and showing upgrade options during digital check-in. Sustainability & Community: Environment Month 2026 included a cleanup at Spooner’s Cotton Ginnery in Cayon, led by the Parks and Beaches Division, linking heritage preservation to tourism improvement. Aviation Network: American Airlines adds new Miami routes to Maracaibo (July 14, 2026) and Cap-Haitien (Nov. 1, 2026), expanding its Latin America and Caribbean network to 100 destinations, including service to Anguilla. Marine Research Procurement: A UK open tender worth £180,000 seeks a supplier to process “Beyond the Reef” samples from Anguilla and other UK Overseas Territories using a metabarcoding workflow and provide raw sequence data.

Tourism Marketing: The Anguilla Tourist Board has launched its 2026 Summer Campaign, “Taste. Feel. Live.”, plus a new Xcape app, aiming to boost summer arrivals, cut seasonality, and spotlight local food, culture, events and hospitality. Air Connectivity: BermudAir says it will start a new Toronto–Turks and Caicos route on Dec. 19, 2026 (weekly Saturdays from May 1, 2027), with onward service that also links into Anguilla—good news for regional travel demand. Public Sector Hiring: An Overseas Territories public service summit in Bermuda highlighted recruitment pressure across the region, including Anguilla, as ageing workforces, migration and private-sector competition make civil service posts harder to fill. Environment & Heritage: Anguilla’s Environment Month push included a cleanup at Spooner’s Cotton Ginnery in Cayon, with officials linking heritage protection to stronger tourism and community pride. Marine Conservation Procurement: The UK Blue Belt Programme is seeking a supplier (£180,000) to process Caribbean UK Overseas Territories samples from the “Beyond the Reef” survey using metabarcoding, including work tied to Anguilla. Travel Industry Moves: Hilton Honors is rolling out clearer, more guaranteed upgrade options for elite members, shifting upgrades from guesswork to confirmable rewards.

Marine Conservation Procurement: The UK’s Blue Belt Programme has issued an open tender worth £180,000 for Cefas to process “Beyond the Reef” water samples from Anguilla, using a metabarcoding workflow and delivering raw sequence data for publication. Tourism Marketing Push: The Anguilla Tourist Board launched its 2026 Summer Campaign, “Taste. Feel. Live.”, plus a new Xcape App, aiming to drive summer visitation and cut seasonality by spotlighting local food, culture, events and experiences. Regional Air Connectivity: BermudAir says it will start a new Toronto-to-Turks and Caicos service on Dec. 19, 2026 (weekly Saturdays from May 1, 2027), with onward routing that also connects to Anguilla. Local Heritage & Jobs: Anguilla’s Parks and Beaches Division coordinated a Environment Month 2026 cleanup at Spooner’s Cotton Ginnery in Cayon, linking heritage preservation to tourism improvement. Public Service Hiring Pressure: An Overseas Territories summit in Bermuda highlighted recruitment challenges for civil service roles, with Anguilla among the territories discussing how to attract new talent. Travel Industry Signals: Hilton Honors is rolling out clearer, confirmable upgrade benefits for elite members, and digital check-in upgrade options for Gold and above.

Tourism Marketing Push: The Anguilla Tourist Board rolled out its 2026 summer campaign, “Taste. Feel. Live.”, and launched the Xcape app to drive year-round visitation and deeper visitor engagement beyond beaches and luxury stays. Air Connectivity for the Region: BermudAir says it will add a new Toronto-to-Turks and Caicos direct service for the 2026-27 winter season, with onward routing that also supports Anguilla travel links. Regional Airline Network Moves: American Airlines announced new Miami routes—Maracaibo (Venezuela) from July 14, 2026 and Cap-Haitien (Haiti) from Nov. 1, 2026—expanding its Latin America and Caribbean footprint that already includes Anguilla. Public Sector Hiring Pressure: Overseas Territories deputy governors and public service leaders met in Bermuda to discuss civil service recruitment challenges, including competition from the private sector and outward migration. Heritage & Environment: Anguilla’s Environment Month activities included a community cleanup at Spooner’s Cotton Ginnery in Cayon, aimed at preserving historic landmarks and supporting tourism. Small Business Skills: St. Kitts and Nevis launched the second cohort of its “Building Bankable Businesses” financial literacy program with the St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank, targeting better budgeting, planning, and access to financing.

Tourism & Air Connectivity: BermudAir is set to expand regional links, with a new direct Toronto–Turks and Caicos service launching Dec. 19 and running weekly (Saturdays) from May 1, 2027, plus onward connectivity to Anguilla—good news for winter travel demand. Local Tourism Marketing: The Anguilla Tourist Board has launched its 2026 summer push, “Taste. Feel. Live.”, alongside a new Xcape app aimed at boosting visitor engagement and encouraging year-round stays. Sustainability & Heritage: Anguilla’s wider region continues to tie environment to tourism and culture, including a Environment Month cleanup at Spooner’s Cotton Ginnery in Cayon, and Montserrat joining the UK Blue Belt marine conservation programme with a 20% protection target. Business Skills & Finance: St. Kitts and Nevis rolled out a second cohort of its Building Bankable Businesses financial literacy programme with the St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank, focusing on budgeting, record-keeping, and access to financing. Public Service Hiring: An Overseas Territories summit highlighted civil service recruitment pressures—ageing workforces, migration, and private-sector competition—prompting career expo plans in Bermuda. Travel Industry Upgrades: Hilton Honors is changing how upgrades work, offering confirmable suite upgrades for top members and clearer upgrade options during digital check-in.

Tourism Marketing: The Anguilla Tourist Board has launched its 2026 summer push, “Taste. Feel. Live.”, positioning the island as a year-round destination and rolling out the new Xcape app to deepen visitor engagement. Aviation & Connectivity: BermudAir is expanding regional airlift, including a new Toronto–Turks and Caicos direct service (starting Dec. 19, weekly Saturdays through May 1, 2027) with onward connections to Anguilla—good news for winter travel demand. Sustainability & Local Heritage: Environment Month 2026 included a community cleanup at Spooner’s Cotton Ginnery in Cayon, led by the Parks and Beaches Division, linking conservation of historic sites to tourism and culture. Business & Skills: St. Kitts and Nevis launched the second cohort of its Building Bankable Businesses financial literacy program (10 weeks, delivered with the National Bank), targeting practical tools for budgeting, record-keeping, and accessing financing. Public Service Hiring: An international Overseas Territories summit in Bermuda highlighted civil service recruitment pressures—ageing workforces, outward migration, and private-sector competition—while Anguilla was among the territories represented. Travel Industry Watch: Hilton Honors is changing how upgrades work, offering confirmable suite upgrades for top members at booking and showing upgrade options during digital check-in.

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.