AGP Executive Report

Youth Tennis: Anguilla will host two back-to-back international junior tennis tournaments at the Anguilla Tennis Academy, Nov. 15–28, bringing young players from around the world to compete. Cricket Governance: Anguilla’s cricket board president joined leaders from Montserrat, Nevis and St. Maarten in declaring no confidence in Leeward Islands Cricket Board president Enoch Lewis. They cited concerns over term limits and election procedures as a disputed vote went ahead. Tourism: Anguilla’s 2026–27 luxury cruise season will include visits from major operators, including Seabourn, whose itineraries feature Road Bay. Tourism officials say cruise calls should create opportunities for local businesses. The Caribbean Tourism Organization also plans a stronger push in the UK and Europe in 2027, with Anguilla among the destinations represented at London’s World Travel Market. Maritime Alert: A shipping analytics firm reported that 39 vessels recently broadcast a fraudulent Anguilla registry, including 22 cargo ships; the report says the false flags were used to evade sanctions. Football: St. Maarten beat Anguilla 5–1 in a senior men’s friendly, with Anguilla scoring from a late penalty.

Cricket Governance: Anguilla’s cricket board president joined leaders from Montserrat, Nevis and St. Maarten in declaring no confidence in Leeward Islands Cricket Board president Enoch Lewis, citing alleged constitutional and electoral irregularities. The board has reportedly not acknowledged their objections. Sport: Anguilla’s men lost 5–1 to St. Maarten in a friendly ahead of the latter’s Nations League matches. Youth Tennis: Anguilla hosts two international under-18 tournaments at the Tennis Academy from Nov. 15 to 28, bringing junior players from around the world to compete. Tourism: The island is preparing for a busy 2026–27 luxury cruise and yacht season, with officials saying visits should bring business to local operators. The Tourist Board is also courting Brazilian luxury travelers and joined a major Caribbean tourism presence at London’s World Travel Market. Regional Watch: Antigua and Barbuda’s meteorological service provides aviation forecasts for Anguilla; Caribbean officials are meeting to strengthen shared weather warnings. Separately, a maritime monitoring report says 39 ships have used a fraudulent Anguilla registry, including cargo vessels—a claim about false flag use, not Anguilla’s legitimate registry.

Youth Tennis: Anguilla hosts two back-to-back international junior tournaments at the Anguilla Tennis Academy from Nov. 15 to 28, bringing players and families to the island. Tourism Markets: The Caribbean Tourism Organization is planning a broader push into the UK and Europe in 2027 after a major showing at London’s World Travel Market, where the Anguilla Tourist Board joined the regional pavilion. Cruise Season: Luxury cruise ships and yachts are scheduled to visit Anguilla during the 2026–27 season, with officials saying they want local businesses—from taxi operators to restaurants—to benefit. Brazil Outreach: Anguilla’s Tourist Board is courting Brazilian luxury travelers after meetings with travel agencies and media in Rio de Janeiro. False Ship Registries: A maritime analysis identified 39 vessels using a fraudulent Anguilla flag, mostly cargo ships. The report says the ships are falsely claiming the registry; they are not Anguilla-flagged vessels.

Junior Tennis: Anguilla will host two back-to-back ITF under-18 tournaments at the Anguilla Tennis Academy, Nov. 15–28, bringing international and Caribbean players to the island. Tourism Outreach: The Anguilla Tourist Board joined the Caribbean’s expanded presence at WTM London as the CTO plans stronger UK and European trade and airline engagement in 2027. Cruise Season: Luxury cruise and yacht brands including Four Seasons Yachts, Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection and Silversea are scheduled to visit in 2026–27; officials say they want the season to create business for local operators, guides, restaurants and retailers. Brazil Market: Anguilla is courting Brazilian luxury travelers after a Rio de Janeiro sales mission. Brazil’s $21.7 billion in overseas travel spending last year signals market potential, though the figure is not Anguilla-specific. Maritime Watch: A shipping analysis identified 39 vessels using a fraudulent Anguilla flag among 278 ships tracked under false registries, most of them linked to sanctions evasion.

Tourism: Anguilla’s 2026–27 cruise season is set to bring visits from luxury operators including Four Seasons Yachts, Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection and Silversea. Tourism Minister Cardigan Connor says the goal is to create opportunities for local businesses as well as visitors. Brazilian Market: The Anguilla Tourist Board is courting luxury travelers in Brazil through trade and media outreach in Rio, building on a presentation to more than 300 travel professionals and nearly 50 advisor meetings. Maritime Watch: A shipping analysis reports that 39 vessels used a fraudulent Anguilla flag over a three-month period; 22 were cargo ships and 10 were landing craft. The vessels were falsely claiming the registry. Financial Scrutiny: Anguilla ranked 34th in the Tax Justice Network’s Corporate Tax Haven Index, which assesses how easily multinational companies can shift profits. The group says a high ranking does not by itself indicate illegal activity.

Regional Rights: The UK Privy Council overturned Trinidad and Tobago’s ban on consensual sex between men, ending a nearly decade-long legal fight. The final ruling says the laws violate constitutional rights. Medical Education: Anguilla’s New Anglia University is examining how medical schools can assess readiness for clinical training, including students’ reasoning and professional judgment, not just exam results. Tourism: Anguilla’s Tourist Board stepped up outreach in Brazil to attract luxury travelers, meeting travel advisors and media in Rio. Brazilians spent $21.7 billion abroad in 2025, though that figure is not specific to spending in Anguilla. Maritime Security: A report says 39 ships broadcast fraudulent Anguilla flags to evade sanctions, including 22 cargo ships and 10 landing craft. The flags were false; the report does not link the vessels to Anguilla’s government. Business Climate: Anguilla ranked 34th in a corporate tax haven index, which measures how easily multinationals can shift profits and does not by itself indicate illegal activity.

Maritime Rules: St. Maarten is seeking talks with Anguilla over proposed cruising permits and immigration procedures, which local boat and charter operators say could add delays and hurt business. Anguilla has the right to regulate its waters, St. Maarten’s tourism minister said, while requesting clarification and dialogue. False Flag Concern: A maritime tracking firm says 39 ships recently broadcast a fraudulent Anguilla registry while sailing in the Middle East and nearby waters; 22 were general cargo vessels. The report says the false flags are being used to evade sanctions, not that the ships are registered in Anguilla. Tourism Push: The Anguilla Tourist Board is courting Brazil’s luxury travel market after meetings with agencies and media in Rio de Janeiro. Brazilian travelers spent $21.7 billion abroad in 2025, but that figure reflects worldwide spending, not bookings to Anguilla. Tax Scrutiny: Anguilla ranked 34th in the Tax Justice Network’s Corporate Tax Haven Index, which assesses risks of corporate profit shifting—not proof of illegal activity.

Tourism: Anguilla is courting Brazil’s luxury travel market, following meetings with travel advisers and media in Rio de Janeiro. Brazilian travellers spent a record $21.7 billion abroad in 2025, though that figure covers travel worldwide, not spending in Anguilla. Maritime Access: St. Maarten’s tourism minister has asked Anguilla for talks and clarification on proposed cruising permits and immigration procedures, after local charter operators raised concerns about delays and business impacts. Shipping: A maritime tracking firm says 39 ships recently broadcast a fraudulent Anguilla registry while sailing in regional waters and beyond. The report says the false flags were used to evade sanctions; it does not indicate the vessels were legitimately registered in Anguilla.

Luxury Tourism: Anguilla is courting Brazil’s high-end travel market after tourism officials met with advisers, tour operators and media in Rio. Brazilian travelers spent $21.7 billion abroad in 2025, though that figure reflects global travel spending, not spending in Anguilla. Financial Reputation: Anguilla ranked 34th in the Tax Justice Network’s corporate tax haven index. The group says the ranking measures potential for profit shifting, not proof of illegal activity. Yachting: The island is pitching itself to charter and superyacht businesses as Port Nimara’s dedicated marina advances toward a planned 2027 opening. Maritime Rules: St. Maarten’s tourism minister has asked Anguilla for talks on proposed cruising permits and boat-clearance procedures, after operators warned that new requirements could affect cross-island business.

Visitor Access: Anguilla is featured among seven islands reachable by ferry from St Maarten. The public boat from Marigot to Blowing Point takes about 20 minutes. Luxury Tourism: The Anguilla Tourist Board is courting Brazilian travelers after meetings with travel advisors and media in Rio. Brazilians spent $21.7 billion on international travel in 2025, though that figure is not specific to Anguilla. Financial Scrutiny: Anguilla ranked 34th in the Tax Justice Network’s Corporate Tax Haven Index. The ranking measures how easily companies can shift profits, not whether illegal activity has occurred. Yachting: The island is seeking a bigger share of Caribbean yacht charters as work advances on Port Nimara’s planned superyacht marina, expected to open in 2027. Regional Relations: St Maarten’s tourism minister has asked Anguilla for talks on proposed cruising permits and immigration procedures, after local boat operators raised concerns about delays and impacts on business.

Tourism Push: Anguilla is courting Brazil’s luxury market after Brazilian travellers spent $21.7 billion abroad in 2025. The Tourist Board held meetings with travel agencies and media in Rio, building on nearly 50 appointments at a Latin American luxury travel event. Yachting: The island is pursuing a bigger role in Caribbean yacht itineraries as Port Nimara’s first dedicated superyacht marina advances, with an opening expected in 2027. Regional Relations: Sint Maarten’s tourism minister has asked Anguilla for talks on proposed cruising permits and visitor-clearance procedures, after local charter operators raised concerns about delays and potential effects on business. Financial Scrutiny: Anguilla ranked 34th in the latest Corporate Tax Haven Index. The watchdog says its ranking measures the potential for multinational profit shifting and does not, by itself, indicate illegal activity.

Luxury Tourism: Anguilla is courting Brazil’s high-end travel market after a Rio de Janeiro sales mission and meetings with travel advisors. Brazilian travelers spent $21.7 billion abroad in 2025, though that figure covers global travel, not spending in Anguilla. Maritime Policy: St. Maarten’s tourism minister is seeking talks with Anguilla over proposed cruising permits and passenger clearance procedures, after local charter operators raised concerns about possible delays and business impacts. Local Enterprise: Anguilla Sands & Salts has launched chocolate-making, sea-salt tasting and chocolate-and-rum experiences at its South Hill Village boutique. Financial Scrutiny: Anguilla ranked 34th in the Tax Justice Network’s Corporate Tax Haven Index, which measures how readily companies can use tax rules to shift profits; a high ranking does not itself indicate illegal activity. Tourism and Sport: The Anguilla Tourist Board says the island topped World Population Review’s 2026 Caribbean safety list. Anguilla’s netball team, meanwhile, faced heavy defeats at the Battle of the Isles tournament, including losses to St. Kitts and Nevis and Antigua and Barbuda.

Prison Leadership: A BVI news outlet reports that former prison superintendent Jay Kendall has left the territory; it says he may have taken a post in Anguilla, but that has not been confirmed. Maritime Rules: St. Maarten’s tourism minister is seeking talks with Anguilla over proposed cruising permits, after local charter operators raised concerns about possible effects on business and passenger clearances. Tourism Growth: Anguilla is courting Latin American luxury travel advisers and yacht-charter firms as it seeks more high-end visitors. Its first dedicated superyacht marina at Port Nimara is expected to open in 2027. Visitor Safety: The Anguilla Tourist Board says a 2026 World Population Review guide ranked the island the Caribbean’s safest destination; the ranking is not a government travel advisory.

Tourism and Yachting: Anguilla is courting Latin American luxury travel advisers and yacht operators as construction continues on Port Nimara’s superyacht marina, expected to open in 2027. Maritime Rules: St. Maarten’s tourism minister has asked Anguilla for details on its proposed cruising permits and sought talks after boat operators raised concerns about business impacts and immigration delays. Safety: The Anguilla Tourist Board says the island topped World Population Review’s 2026 list of safest Caribbean destinations; the ranking is not a government travel advisory. Tax Profile: A Tax Justice Network index ranked Anguilla 34th among corporate tax havens, measuring risks of profit shifting—not proof of illegal activity.

Tax and Transparency: Anguilla ranked 34th in the Tax Justice Network’s Corporate Tax Haven Index. The group says the index measures the risk of profit shifting, not proof of illegal activity. Luxury Tourism: Anguilla is courting Latin American luxury travelers, showcasing its beaches, hotels and food to more than 300 travel professionals in Rio de Janeiro and holding nearly 50 meetings with advisors. Maritime Policy: St. Maarten’s tourism minister has asked Anguilla for clarification on proposed cruising permits and sought talks, after local charter operators raised concerns about business impacts and immigration delays. Yachting: Anguilla is also pursuing a bigger role in Caribbean yacht itineraries as work advances on Port Nimara, expected to open its first dedicated superyacht marina in 2027. Food and Culture: Anguilla’s culinary team is set to compete at Taste of the Caribbean in Barbados from November 16 to 19.

Luxury Tourism: Anguilla is courting Latin American luxury travelers, presenting its beaches, hotels and food scene to more than 300 advisors in Rio and holding nearly 50 one-on-one meetings to build new travel partnerships. Maritime Relations: St. Maarten’s tourism minister has asked Anguilla for clarity on proposed cruising permits and passenger-clearance rules, seeking talks with operators concerned about delays and effects on their businesses. Yachting: Anguilla is also pitching itself as a charter destination ahead of the planned 2027 opening of its first dedicated superyacht marina at Port Nimara. Culinary Showcase: Anguilla chefs and hospitality professionals will represent the island at Taste of the Caribbean in Barbados on November 16–19.