AGP Executive Report

Tourism Push: Anguilla Tourist Board rolled out its 2026 summer campaign, “Anguilla: Taste. Feel. Live.”, plus a new Xcape App, aiming to cut seasonality and spotlight local food, culture, events, and experiences beyond the beaches. Regional Air Connectivity: BermudAir says it will add more Caribbean flying, including a new winter direct Toronto–Turks and Caicos service that continues onward to Anguilla, with the airline also eyeing further route growth. Marine Protection: Montserrat joined the UK’s Blue Belt Programme on World Ocean Day, committing to protect at least 20% of its maritime zone and strengthen marine protected areas and fisheries management—joining Anguilla, Turks and Caicos, and the Cayman Islands in the initiative. Local Business Skills: St. Kitts and Nevis launched the second cohort of its Building Bankable Businesses financial literacy programme, a 10-week training delivered with the St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank to help entrepreneurs with budgeting, planning, records, and access to banking. Governance & Decolonisation: The British Virgin Islands and Virgin Islands urged the UN decolonisation committee to use “good offices” and visiting missions to advance self-government options for the remaining territories. Sports (Regional Interest): Haiti’s women’s team continued its strong run under Pia Sundhage with a 2-1 friendly win over New Zealand, while Anguilla’s club Roaring Lions was drawn into the CFU Club Shield first round against La Clery.

Tourism & Branding: The Anguilla Tourist Board has launched its 2026 Summer Campaign, “Anguilla: Taste. Feel. Live.”, rolling out the Xcape App to help visitors connect with local food, culture, events and year-round experiences beyond the beaches. Air Access: BermudAir is expanding winter connectivity with new direct service plans that include onward routing to Anguilla, adding more non-stop options for regional travellers. Marine Conservation: Montserrat has joined the UK Blue Belt Programme, committing to protect at least 20% of its maritime zone and strengthen marine protected areas and fisheries management—joining Anguilla and other Caribbean UK territories in the initiative. Business Skills: St. Kitts and Nevis launched the second cohort of its Building Bankable Businesses Financial Literacy Program, a 10-week training delivered with the St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank to boost budgeting, record-keeping and access to financing for small businesses. Regional Sports: Haiti’s women’s team continued its strong run under Pia Sundhage with a 2-1 comeback win over New Zealand in Spain, while Anguilla is listed among clubs competing in the CFU Club Shield.

Tourism & Travel: The Anguilla Tourist Board has launched its 2026 summer push, “Anguilla: Taste. Feel. Live.”, pairing the Xcape app with a bigger focus on local food, culture, festivals, and year-round experiences beyond the beaches. Air Connectivity: BermudAir says it’s expanding winter service with new direct routes that include Turks and Caicos and added connectivity for Anguilla, aiming to capture demand from Canada and the U.S. Regional Governance: The Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands both urged the UN Special Committee on Decolonisation to use “good offices” and visiting missions to move the remaining territories toward self-government. Marine Conservation: Montserrat has joined the UK’s Blue Belt Programme, committing to protect at least 20% of its maritime zone and to strengthen marine protected areas and fisheries management. Business & Skills: St. Kitts and Nevis launched a second cohort of its Building Bankable Businesses financial literacy programme, training entrepreneurs on budgeting, planning, record-keeping, and access to banking. Sports: Haiti’s women beat New Zealand 2-1 in a friendly as they continue preparations for the 2027 World Cup qualifiers.

Tourism & Travel: Anguilla Tourist Board has launched its 2026 summer push, “Anguilla: Taste. Feel. Live.”, with a new Xcape App aimed at getting visitors to explore more than beaches—food, culture, festivals and local experiences included. Air Connectivity: BermudAir is expanding its winter network, adding direct Toronto service to Turks and Caicos (with onward connections to Anguilla) and signaling more fleet growth as demand builds for non-stop Caribbean routes. Regional Governance: The Virgin Islands has urged the UN Decolonisation Committee to use “good offices” and visiting missions to help the remaining 17 territories move toward integration, free association or independence. Marine Conservation: Montserrat has joined the UK Blue Belt Programme, committing to protect at least 20% of its maritime zone and strengthen marine protected areas and fisheries management. Business & Skills: St. Kitts and Nevis launched a second cohort of its Building Bankable Businesses financial literacy programme, partnering with the national bank to train entrepreneurs on budgeting, planning and record-keeping. Sports: North Leeward Predators won their way into the CFU Club Shield, setting up a first-round meeting with SCSA Eagles of St. Maarten.

Tourism Push: Anguilla’s Tourist Board has rolled out its 2026 summer campaign, “Taste. Feel. Live.”, with the Xcape app to help visitors find more than beaches—spotlighting local food, culture, festivals, and year-round experiences. Business & Skills: In St. Kitts and Nevis, the Ministry of Small Business launched a second cohort of its Building Bankable Businesses financial literacy programme, a 10-week push on budgeting, record-keeping, banking relationships, and business planning with support from the national bank. Regional Sports: North Leeward Predators (SVG) will face SCSA Eagles in the CFU Club Shield, with Anguilla among the clubs set to compete in the opening round. Governance & Decolonisation: The Virgin Islands urged the UN decolonisation committee to use “good offices” and visiting missions to advance self-government for remaining non-self-governing territories. Marine Conservation: Montserrat has joined the UK’s Blue Belt Programme, committing to protect at least 20% of its maritime zone and strengthen marine protected areas and fisheries management.

Tourism Push: Anguilla Tourist Board has launched its 2026 summer campaign, “Anguilla: Taste. Feel. Live.”, rolling out the Xcape App to drive year-round visitation and spotlight local food, culture, festivals, and community experiences. Air Connectivity: BermudAir is expanding winter routes with new nonstop service to Turks and Caicos and Belize, plus added capacity for Anguilla—using spare seasonal aircraft to reduce Bermuda’s seasonality and opening more direct travel options for Caribbean-bound visitors. Regional Tourism Networking: Anguilla’s tourism delegation is in New York for Caribbean Week 2026, aiming to strengthen partnerships and keep Anguilla visible in the region’s top tourism forum. Marine Conservation: Montserrat has joined the UK Blue Belt Programme, committing to protect at least 20% of its maritime zone and boosting marine protected areas, fisheries management, and marine planning. Governance & Law: The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court has appointed Madam Margaret Price Findlay as its 14th Chief Justice, effective April 9, 2026. 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.

Air Connectivity: BermudAir is rolling out a major winter expansion, adding nonstop service to Turks and Caicos and Belize from multiple U.S. gateways, launching flights to Guatemala City, and expanding/returning seasonal links to Anguilla—boosting options for travellers who want easier access to the Eastern Caribbean. Tourism & Regional Promotion: Anguilla’s Tourist Board is sending a delegation to Caribbean Week in New York 2026 to push the island’s brand and partnerships as the region competes for visitors. Environment & Community Livelihoods: Malawi’s Elephant Marsh faces shrinking from deforestation and pressure from settlements and farming, but community-led conservation groups are being empowered to protect the wetland that supports thousands of fishing jobs. Regional Governance & Justice: The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court has appointed Madam Margaret Price Findlay as Chief Justice effective April 9, 2026, marking a leadership change for the sub-region’s top court. Sports: Haiti’s women’s team earned a 2-1 comeback win over New Zealand in a World Cup qualifying friendly, with Anguilla among the wider Caribbean football audience in the news cycle.

Tourism & Connectivity: Anguilla’s Tourist Board is in New York for Caribbean Week 2026, with Minister Cardigan Connor and ATB officials pushing the “One Caribbean: Infinite Experiences” agenda and tourism partnerships. Air Travel Expansion: BermudAir is rolling out major winter route growth, including new nonstop service to Turks and Caicos and Belize from multiple U.S. gateways, plus expanded seasonal flying to Anguilla—giving more direct options for regional travellers. Regional Governance: The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court has appointed Her Ladyship Madam Margaret Price Findlay as Chief Justice effective April 9, 2026, a key leadership change for the OECS legal system. Fisheries & Food Security: Ministers under the CRFM met to focus on aquaculture growth, stronger food security, climate resilience through insurance, and continued progress against illegal fishing. Local Environment Enforcement: Waste management authorities are increasing enforcement at public bin sites, with fines up to $1,000 for illegal dumping and misuse. Business Skills: The Ministry of Small Business & Entrepreneurship launched a financial management training programme for entrepreneurs to strengthen budgeting, cash flow, and record-keeping.

Air Connectivity: BermudAir is ramping up winter travel with new nonstop and direct routes that include expanded service to Anguilla, plus Turks and Caicos, Belize, and Guatemala City—with tickets slated to go on sale Friday and schedules rolling out from December. Tourism & Regional Promotion: Anguilla’s Tourist Board delegation is in New York for Caribbean Week 2026, joining ministers and industry leaders to push the region’s “One Caribbean: Infinite Experiences” theme. Regional Governance: The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court has appointed Madam Margaret Price Findlay as Chief Justice, effective April 9, 2026, a major leadership change for the OECS court system. Fisheries & Food Security: Ministers under the CRFM met to focus on aquaculture growth, climate resilience, insurance against disasters, and progress against illegal fishing. 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.

Air Connectivity for Anguilla: BermudAir says it’s expanding its winter network with new nonstop and direct links across the Caribbean, including renewed growth to Anguilla—plus new service to Turks and Caicos and Belize from multiple U.S. and Canadian cities, with tickets starting Friday and flights beginning in December. Tourism Push in the Region: Anguilla’s Tourist Board delegation is in New York for Caribbean Week 2026, using the CTO forum to strengthen partnerships and market the island as competition for visitors heats up. Small Business Support: The Ministry of Small Business & Entrepreneurship has launched a financial management training programme for entrepreneurs, focusing on budgeting, cash flow, record-keeping, and business planning. Regional Fisheries Priorities: Ministers under the CRFM met to discuss aquaculture, food security, climate resilience and insurance, and progress on tackling illegal fishing—Anguilla’s Kyle Hodge has been replaced as chair by Antigua’s Randy Baltimore. Environment Enforcement: Waste management authorities are stepping up enforcement at bin sites, warning illegal dumping can bring fines up to $1,000. Judicial Leadership: The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court announced the appointment of Madam Margaret Price Findlay as Chief Justice effective April 9, 2026.

Aviation & Tourism: BermudAir is ramping up winter travel with new nonstop and direct routes that put Anguilla back in the spotlight—adding service to Turks and Caicos, Belize and Guatemala City, plus expanded connections to Anguilla from multiple U.S. and Canadian gateways. Local Travel Access: St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) is set to regain scheduled international service with BermudAir nonstop flights to Turks and Caicos and Belize, and a weekly nonstop to Anguilla starting in December. Regional Business Support: The Ministry of Small Business & Entrepreneurship has launched a financial management training programme for entrepreneurs, with sessions on budgeting, cash flow, record-keeping and planning, backed by the St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank. Governance & Justice: The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court named Her Ladyship Madam Margaret Price Findlay as Chief Justice, effective April 9, 2026. Environment & Enforcement: The V.I. Waste Management Authority is increasing enforcement at public bin sites, warning illegal dumping can bring fines up to $1,000. Sports & Culture: Anguilla marked Anguilla Day with a parade and official remarks on health, education, agriculture, ports, water, renewable energy and fisheries.

Air Connectivity for Anguilla: BermudAir is expanding its winter network with new nonstop and direct links across the Caribbean, including renewed seasonal service to Anguilla from multiple U.S. and Canadian gateways, with tickets set to go on sale Friday—good news for travellers who want easier access beyond the usual ferry option. Tourism Push in New York: Anguilla’s Tourist Board delegation is in New York for Caribbean Week 2026, joining regional ministers and industry leaders under the theme “One Caribbean: Infinite Experiences” to strengthen partnerships and market the island. Regional Fisheries Focus: The CRFM ministerial council met to set priorities for aquaculture, food security, climate resilience and insurance, and to keep pressure on illegal fishing, with Antigua and Barbuda’s Randy Baltimore elected chair for the coming term. Justice Leadership: The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court confirmed Madam Margaret Price Findlay as its new Chief Justice, effective April 9, 2026, marking a major governance milestone for the sub-region. Local Environment Enforcement: The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority is stepping up enforcement at public bin sites, with illegal dumping fines that can reach $1,000.

Air Access for Anguilla: BermudAir is expanding its winter network with new nonstop and direct options across the Caribbean, including renewed service to Anguilla plus added links to Turks and Caicos and Belize from multiple U.S. and Canadian cities; tickets are set to go on sale Friday as the airline builds more convenient routes for peak season travelers. Regional Aviation Growth: The same expansion includes new routes to Grand Cayman (via Turks and Caicos) and Guatemala City, with airlines touting broader connectivity and strong customer satisfaction as they scale. Eastern Caribbean Justice: Her Ladyship Madam Margaret Price Findlay has been appointed the 14th Chief Justice of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court, taking effect April 9, 2026, a major leadership milestone for the OECS region. Fisheries and Blue Economy: CRFM ministers met by teleconference and set priorities on aquaculture, food security, climate resilience and insurance, while continuing work to tackle illegal fishing. Anguilla Community Spotlight: Anguilla marked Anguilla Day with a parade and remarks from Premier Cora Richardson Hodge, highlighting progress and future plans for ports, water, renewable energy, fisheries, and youth. Caribbean Tourism Push: Caribbean Week in New York 2026 is underway, bringing tourism leaders from across the region together under “One Caribbean: Infinite Experiences.”

Air Access for Anguilla: BermudAir is bringing back its Boston–Anguilla seasonal route and expanding winter links across the region, including new nonstop service from Boston to Belize and Turks & Caicos, plus additional direct/connecting options that widen access for Anguilla visitors. Regional Tourism Push: Caribbean Week in New York 2026 kicked off June 1–5 with tourism ministers and officials from across the Caribbean, including Anguilla, aiming to strengthen connectivity and market share. Fisheries & Food Security: CRFM ministers adopted 19 resolutions at their 20th council meeting and approved a new aquaculture plan, with focus on climate resilience, insurance tools, and tackling illegal fishing. Local Spotlight: Anguilla marked Anguilla Day with a parade and community events, with leaders highlighting priorities like ports, water, renewable energy, fisheries, and youth. Court Leadership: The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court appointed Her Ladyship Madam Margaret Price Findlay as Chief Justice effective April 9, reinforcing regional rule-of-law leadership.

Air Access for Anguilla: BermudAir is ramping up winter travel with new nonstop links across the Caribbean, including expanded service to Anguilla from multiple U.S. and Canadian gateways and a new weekly nonstop flight from St. Pete-Clearwater (PIE) to Anguilla starting Dec. 24, with tickets set to go on sale Friday. Regional Tourism Push: Caribbean Week in New York 2026 is underway, bringing tourism ministers and commissioners from across the region—including Anguilla—to coordinate on connectivity and resilience as competition for visitors intensifies. Anguilla Tourism Leadership: The Anguilla Tourist Board has named Sean Richard as Chairman effective June 1, replacing Cecile Amelia Vanterpool-Kubisch, as the government seeks tighter governance and strategic oversight. Anguilla Day Spotlight: Anguilla marked its 59th Anguilla Day with a strong turnout and community celebrations, including remarks from Premier Cora Richardson Hodge on health, education, ports, water, renewable energy, and fisheries. Cycling Results Across the OECS: At the OECS Cycling Championships, Anguilla riders took top spots in the Masters B class, while Grenada’s Red Walters dominated the Elite Men’s title.

Air Access for Anguilla: BermudAir is ramping up winter Caribbean service, including a weekly nonstop flight to Anguilla from St. Pete-Clearwater (PIE) starting Dec. 24, plus expanded Anguilla options from other U.S. gateways as the airline grows its network. Anguilla Tourism Leadership: The Anguilla Tourist Board named Sean Richard as its new Chairman effective June 1, replacing Cecile Amelia Vanterpool-Kubisch, as the government pushes stronger governance for the island’s tourism sector. Anguilla Day Celebrations: Anguilla marked its 59th Anguilla Day with a strong turnout and a parade featuring local uniformed groups, with leaders highlighting priorities like ports, water, renewable energy, and fisheries. Caribbean Tourism Push: Caribbean tourism ministers and commissioners gathered in New York for Caribbean Week 2026, focusing on connectivity, resilience, and growing visitor demand across the region. Sports & Youth: Anguilla’s sailing community is in the spotlight as regional youth competition continues to produce standout performances, including historic milestones for young sailors from the wider area.