AGP Executive Report

Airport & Tourism Development: Nevis broke ground on the Vance W. Amory International Airport expansion, a multi-million-dollar upgrade aimed at boosting air traffic and strengthening the island’s tourism and economy. Travel Tech & Diaspora Culture: BRDRS founder Joy Martins is rolling out a “super app” for travelers across Africa and the Caribbean, with Anguilla included, offering culturally relevant guides, visa help, and a virtual wallet. Anguilla Summer Entertainment: Wet Fete 2026 returns July 31 at the Landsome Bowl Cultural Centre with soca, bouyon, and live bands, featuring acts from Dominica, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Martin, and the U.S. Virgin Islands alongside local and regional performers. Community-Based Tourism Push: OECS tourism officials met in Saint Lucia to train member states on community-based tourism, stressing that local communities should be the main beneficiaries, with support from the EU’s 11th EDF. Regional Leadership: OECS leaders reappointed Dr. Didacus Jules as Director General for a fourth term. Film & Lifestyle: Indie drama “Stationed at Home” is now available to rent or buy internationally across 40+ territories.

Community Tourism in the OECS: Tourism officials met in Saint Lucia (June 9–11) to help member states move from “assessment to action” on community-based tourism, backed by the EU’s 11th EDF RIGHT programme—aimed at keeping benefits in local hands, including youth and women. Anguilla in the spotlight for luxury stays: ÀNI Private Resorts announced the January 2027 opening of ÀNI Shoal Bay, a 15-suite exclusive-use beachfront retreat that brings its “private resort” model back to Anguilla. Culture on the calendar: St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank is sponsoring the 2026 Nevis Mango Festival (July 2–5), spotlighting local food, farmers, artisans, and community events. STEM for young people: The ECCB will launch a free 2026 STEM Camp starting July 6 for ages 14–18 across ECCU territories, including Anguilla, with training focused on tech skills and leadership. Travel convenience for Caribbean fans: JetBlue is adding more July service from Fort Lauderdale to Aruba, St. Maarten, and Santo Domingo, giving travelers extra options. Film for home viewing: The indie drama “Stationed at Home” is now available to rent or buy internationally across 40+ territories starting July 2, 2026.

STEM & Youth Skills: The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) is set to launch a free 2026 STEM Camp on July 6, running for four weeks and welcoming ages 14–18 across all ECCU territories, including Anguilla, with training aimed at turning young people into tech creators and future-ready leaders. Regional Leadership: OECS leaders have reappointed Dr. Didacus Jules to a fourth term as Director General, praising his work on food sovereignty, digital transformation, healthier communities, and education reform. Education & Pathways: New Anglia University says it’s responding to growing UK student demand for alternative routes into medicine, highlighting its UK-focused MD pathway with NHS-based clinical training and student support. Luxury Travel to Anguilla: ÀNI Private Resorts announced the January 2027 opening of ÀNI Shoal Bay, a 15-suite private resort concept returning to Anguilla as its global flagship. Culture & Community: National Bank is sponsoring the 2026 Nevis Mango Festival (July 2–5), backing events that celebrate local agriculture, food, wellness, and entrepreneurs. Humanitarian Funding: UNHCR is inviting organisations to apply for grants supporting refugees and displaced people across the Eastern and Southern Caribbean, with a July 24, 2026 deadline.

Anguilla & Caribbean Lifestyle: ÀNI Private Resorts is set to bring its private-resort concept back to Anguilla with the January 2027 opening of ÀNI Shoal Bay, a 15-suite, one-group-at-a-time retreat built for multigenerational stays, celebrations, and 1:1 staff service. Luxury Travel: Aman at Sea has opened reservations for Amangati’s inaugural Caribbean season (Nov. 21, 2027–Jan. 2, 2028), with Antigua as the first Caribbean port and itineraries across the Leeward, Windward, and Dutch Caribbean—plus a beach day at Prickly Pear Cay off Anguilla. Regional Culture & Community: St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank is sponsoring the 2026 Nevis Mango Festival (July 2–5), spotlighting mango-led food, wellness, local markets, and cultural events. Youth & Skills: The ECCB will host a free 2026 STEM Camp starting July 6 for ages 14–18 across ECCU territories, including Anguilla. Regional Governance: OECS leaders reappointed Dr. Didacus Jules as Director General for a fourth term. Global Context: A new fertility-rate divide is reshaping aging, labor, and migration trends worldwide.

Maritime History & Safety: A new Caribbean feature revisits the 1970 MV Christena Commission of Inquiry, detailing how the inquiry examined what caused the ferry to sink, whether it could have been prevented, and what reforms reshaped Eastern Caribbean maritime safety. Luxury Travel to Anguilla: ÀNI Private Resorts announces the January 2027 opening of ÀNI Shoal Bay, a 15-suite, one-group-at-a-time retreat on Anguilla’s north coast built for multigenerational stays and 1:1 staff service. Regional Youth & Tech: The ECCB is set to launch a free 2026 STEM Camp (July 6) for ages 14–18 across ECCU territories, aiming to turn young people into tech creators through AI, design thinking, and leadership skills. OECS Leadership: OECS leaders re-appoint Dr. Didacus Jules for a fourth term as Director General, citing progress on food sovereignty, digital transformation, healthier communities, and education reform. Caribbean Tourism & Flights: JetBlue adds more July service from Fort Lauderdale to Aruba, St. Maarten, and Santo Domingo, giving travelers extra options for summer plans. Culture & Community: St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank sponsors the 2026 Nevis Mango Festival (July 2–5), spotlighting local food, artisans, and mango-led experiences.

Resort & Lifestyle: ÀNI Private Resorts is set to open ÀNI Shoal Bay in January 2027—a 15-suite, exclusive-use beachfront retreat on Anguilla’s north coast, built for multigenerational stays, celebrations and retreats with a 1:1 staff-to-guest approach. Sports & Community: Team England has named a 63-strong athletics squad for Glasgow 2026, with South West-based athletes included, including relay and distance stars. Regional Culture & Food: St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank is sponsoring the 2026 Nevis Mango Festival (July 2–5), spotlighting local agriculture, chefs, artisans and mango-inspired events. Youth & Education: The ECCB STEM Camp returns July 6 for a free four-week tech and leadership programme for ages 14–18 across ECCU territories, including Anguilla. Travel & Tourism: JetBlue is adding more summer service from Fort Lauderdale to Aruba, St. Maarten and Santo Domingo, giving Caribbean travellers more daily options. Luxury Travel (Regional): Aman at Sea has opened reservations for Amangati’s first Caribbean season (Nov 21, 2027–Jan 2, 2028), with itineraries that include a beach day at Prickly Pear Cay off Anguilla.

Culture & Tourism Sponsorship: St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank is backing the 2026 Nevis Mango Festival as an “Essence of Mango” sponsor, running July 2–5, with culinary demos, mango mixology, wellness experiences, and local marketplace showcases aimed at boosting sustainable tourism and island entrepreneurs. STEM for Youth: The ECCB will host a free 2026 STEM Camp starting July 6 for ages 14–18 across ECCU member territories, including Anguilla, focusing on AI skills (Python), design thinking, teamwork, and preparing young people for future work. Luxury Travel (Caribbean Routes): Aman at Sea has opened bookings for Amangati’s inaugural Caribbean season (Nov. 21, 2027–Jan. 2, 2028), with itineraries across the Leeward, Windward, and Dutch Caribbean—calling at places including St. Kitts and Nevis, Barbuda, and Prickly Pear Cay off Anguilla. Sports & Heritage: St. Eustatius hosted “The Alliance – Hoops & Heritage” FIBA 3x3 Lite Quest 2026 (June 13–14), blending basketball with local history under “The Story Must Be Told,” with teams from across the region including Anguilla. Climate Resilience: A new look at the Lesser Antilles highlights how extreme weather is rising and why islands are rethinking energy, water, food, land, and tourism to adapt before the next disaster hits.

Caribbean Values & Tourism: A new take on the region’s boom argues that today’s wealth rush should be matched with “relational joy” rooted in community, generosity, rhythm, and belonging—turning authenticity into a kind of sovereignty. STEM for Youth: The ECCB is set to launch a free 2026 STEM Camp starting July 6, targeting ages 14–18 across ECCU territories including Anguilla, with training in AI skills (Python), design thinking, and leadership. Luxury Yacht to Call at Anguilla: Aman at Sea’s Amangati will sail a first Caribbean season from Nov. 21, 2027 to Jan. 2, 2028, with stops including Anguilla and a marina day in Barbuda. Refugee Support Grants: UNHCR is inviting organisations to apply for funding to strengthen protection, legal help, livelihoods, education, and inclusion for displaced people across the Eastern and Southern Caribbean (deadline July 24, 2026). Sports & Heritage: St. Eustatius hosted “The Alliance – Hoops & Heritage” FIBA 3x3 Lite Quest 2026, bringing teams from across the region including Anguilla together through sport and culture. Regional Integration Milestone: OECS marks 45 years, highlighting achievements like the Economic Union and EC dollar stability—key wins for member territories including Anguilla. Music Spotlight: Anguilla-linked dancehall producer Jahvanie “Week.day” Morrison celebrates a major push for Aidonia’s “Like How Yuh Feel,” topping charts across several Caribbean islands.

Caribbean Values & Tourism: A new take on the region’s wealth boom argues that the Caribbean’s real edge is “relational joy” rooted in community, generosity, rhythm, and belonging—so sharing it with intention becomes a kind of sovereignty. Luxury Travel Watch: Aman at Sea has opened reservations for its Amangati yacht’s first Caribbean season (Nov 21, 2027–Jan 2, 2028), with stops that include Anguilla (Prickly Pear Cay day) plus Antigua, St. Kitts & Nevis, Montserrat, and more. Regional Youth & Tech: The ECCB is set to launch a free 2026 STEM Camp (July 6, four weeks) for ages 14–18 across ECCU member territories, using AI, Python, design thinking, and leadership skills. Sports Tourism & Heritage: St. Eustatius hosted “The Alliance – Hoops & Heritage” FIBA 3x3 Lite Quest (June 13–14), bringing teams from across the region including Anguilla. Music & Culture: Aidonia’s “Like How Yuh Feel” producer Week.day celebrates the track crossing 1 million streams, topping charts across several Caribbean islands. Travel Convenience: JetBlue is adding more July nonstop options from Fort Lauderdale to Aruba, St. Maarten, and Santo Domingo.

Caribbean Values & Tourism: A new perspective from Dominica’s development model argues the region’s real edge is “relational joy” rooted in community and land—turning authenticity into a kind of sovereignty as wealth and investment accelerate. Luxury Travel Watch: Aman at Sea has opened reservations for Amangati’s inaugural Caribbean season (Nov 21, 2027–Jan 2, 2028), with itineraries calling at Antigua, Barbuda, and stops that include Anguilla’s Prickly Pear Cay. Youth & Skills: The ECCB will host a free 2026 STEM Camp (July 6, four weeks) for ages 14–18 across ECCU member territories, including Anguilla, aiming to build AI, design thinking, and leadership skills. Regional Integration Milestone: OECS marks 45 years, highlighting practical wins like the Economic Union and the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union’s stability. Sports & Culture: St. Eustatius hosted “The Alliance – Hoops & Heritage” FIBA 3x3 Lite Quest 2026, bringing teams from across the region including Anguilla together through sport and heritage. Music Moment: Aidonia’s “Like How Yuh Feel” (Week.day) has topped charts across multiple islands and passed 1 million streams.

Caribbean Values & Tourism: A new piece argues the region’s boom isn’t just about villas and private jets—it’s about “relational joy” as a kind of sovereignty, and how to share it without losing what makes the Caribbean feel like home. Luxury Travel to Anguilla: Aman at Sea’s yacht Amangati has opened bookings for its first Caribbean season (Nov 21, 2027–Jan 2, 2028), with stops that include Prickly Pear Cay off Anguilla and a marina day in Barbuda. Regional Youth Tech: The ECCB will host a free 2026 STEM Camp starting July 6 for ages 14–18 across ECCU member territories, aiming to turn young people into tech creators and innovators. Music Spotlight: Aidonia’s “Like How Yuh Feel” keeps climbing, surpassing 1 million streams and hitting top chart spots across several Caribbean islands. Sports & Heritage: St. Eustatius’ “Alliance – Hoops & Heritage” 3x3 event blended basketball, culture, and regional unity with teams including Anguilla. Regional Integration at 45: OECS marks its 45th anniversary, highlighting achievements like the Economic Union and the EC dollar’s stability. Health & Cardiovascular Care: Guyana’s HEARTS workshop supports better hypertension detection and control, building on scaling to more than 250 facilities. ECCB Agency Offices: The bank stresses how its country offices strengthen currency operations, oversight, and public education across member states.

STEM & Youth Skills: The ECCB is set to launch a free 2026 STEM Camp starting July 6, targeting ages 14–18 across ECCU member territories including Anguilla, with training aimed at turning young people into tech creators and innovators. Regional Integration Milestone: OECS marks 45 years since the Treaty of Basseterre, highlighting achievements like the Economic Union and the stability of the EC dollar—an especially relevant story for Anguilla residents watching regional opportunities. Music & Culture: Dancehall producer Jahvanie “Week.day” Morrison celebrates a major milestone for Aidonia’s “Like How Yuh Feel,” topping charts across several Caribbean islands and passing 1 million streams. Tourism & Lifestyle: Aman at Sea has opened reservations for its inaugural Caribbean season aboard Amangati (Nov 21, 2027–Jan 2, 2028), with itineraries that include a beach day at Prickly Pear Cay off Anguilla. Sports Tourism & Heritage: St. Eustatius hosted “The Alliance – Hoops & Heritage” FIBA 3x3 Lite Quest 2026, bringing teams from across the region including Anguilla together through sport and culture. Travel Flights: JetBlue is adding more Caribbean nonstop options from Fort Lauderdale this July, expanding service to Aruba, St. Maarten, and Santo Domingo.

STEM & Youth Skills: The ECCB is set to launch a free 2026 STEM Camp (July 6, four weeks) for ages 14–18 across ECCU member territories, including Anguilla—aimed at turning young people into tech creators with training in areas like AI, Python, design thinking, and teamwork. Regional Unity & Sports Culture: St. Eustatius hosted “The Alliance – Hoops & Heritage” FIBA 3x3 Lite Quest 2026 (June 13–14), bringing teams from across the Caribbean (including Anguilla) together through basketball, heritage, and community pride. OECS at 45: Commentary marks the OECS’s 45th anniversary, highlighting regional integration wins like the OECS Economic Union and the stability of the EC dollar—key themes for Anguilla and the wider Eastern Caribbean. Music & Local Pride: Producer Week.day’s Aidonia collaboration “Like How Yuh Feel” has topped charts across several islands and passed 1 million streams, with strong placements including Anguilla. Travel & Lifestyle Buzz: Aman at Sea opened reservations for Amangati’s inaugural Caribbean season (Nov 21, 2027–Jan 2, 2028), with itineraries that include a beach day at Prickly Pear Cay off Anguilla.

Caribbean Travel Updates: JetBlue is adding more July flights from Fort Lauderdale to Aruba, St. Maarten, and Santo Domingo—more daily options, easier connections, and better flexibility if plans get disrupted. STEM for Youth: The ECCB’s free 2026 STEM Camp runs July 6 for four weeks, targeting ages 14–18 across ECCU member territories including Anguilla, with training in tech, AI skills (Python), and teamwork. Luxury Yacht Tourism: Aman at Sea has opened bookings for Amangati’s first Caribbean season (Nov 21, 2027–Jan 2, 2028), with itineraries that include a beach day at Prickly Pear Cay off Anguilla and stops across the Leeward, Windward, and Dutch Caribbean. Regional Sports & Culture: St. Eustatius hosted the Alliance – Hoops & Heritage FIBA 3x3 Lite Quest 2026, bringing teams from across the region including Anguilla together under a heritage-focused theme. OECS at 45: Commentary and coverage mark the OECS’s 45th anniversary, highlighting regional integration wins like the Economic Union and the stability of the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union. Music Spotlight: Producer Week.day celebrates Aidonia’s “Like How Yuh Feel” hitting 1 million+ streams and charting across multiple Caribbean islands.

Travel & Connectivity: JetBlue is adding more daily Caribbean options from Fort Lauderdale this July, boosting service to Aruba, St. Maarten, and Santo Domingo—more flexibility for summer plans and weather-proofing for travellers. Youth & Skills: The ECCB is set to launch a free 2026 STEM Camp (July 6–four weeks) for ages 14–18 across ECCU member territories, including Anguilla, with training aimed at turning young people into tech creators and innovators. Regional Funding & Protection: UNHCR is inviting organisations to apply for new grants supporting protection, legal help, livelihoods, education, and durable solutions for refugees and other forcibly displaced people across the Eastern and Southern Caribbean (deadline July 24, 2026). Luxury Tourism: Aman at Sea has opened reservations for its Amangati yacht’s inaugural Caribbean season (Nov 21, 2027–Jan 2, 2028), with itineraries calling at multiple islands including Anguilla. Culture & Sports: St. Eustatius hosted “The Alliance – Hoops & Heritage” FIBA 3x3 Lite Quest 2026, bringing teams from across the region (including Anguilla) together through sport and heritage. Regional Integration: OECS marks 45 years, highlighting achievements like the Economic Union and Eastern Caribbean Currency Union that support movement, work, and business across member states. Music Spotlight: Producer Week.day celebrates a milestone for Aidonia’s “Like How Yuh Feel,” topping charts across several islands and surpassing 1 million streams.

Luxury Travel & Anguilla in the Mix: Aman at Sea’s new yacht Amangati is set to kick off its inaugural Caribbean season in St. John’s, Antigua, with five- to eight-night voyages running Nov. 21, 2027 to Jan. 2, 2028—plus a dedicated marina day in Barbuda and stops that include Anguilla (Prickly Pear Cay) as part of the Leeward Islands routes. Regional Funding for Displaced People: UNHCR has opened an expression of interest for organisations supporting refugees, asylum seekers and stateless people across the Eastern and Southern Caribbean, covering protection systems, legal help, livelihoods, education and durable solutions (deadline: 24-Jul-2026). Culture & Music: Dancehall producer Jahvanie “Week.day” Morrison celebrates a major milestone with Aidonia’s “Like How Yuh Feel,” surpassing 1 million streams and hitting top chart spots across the Caribbean, including #2 in Anguilla. Sports Tourism & Heritage: St. Eustatius hosted “Alliance – Hoops & Heritage” (FIBA 3x3 Lite Quest 2026), bringing teams from across the region including Anguilla together through sport and local culture. Regional Spotlight: OECS marks 45 years, highlighting achievements in regional integration and shared systems across member territories including Anguilla.