AGP Executive Report

ECCU Currency Update: Premier Cora Richardson Hodge attended the 113th ECCB Monetary Council meeting in Dominica, where the ECCB unveiled redesigned EC banknotes featuring Caribbean heroes—highlighting Anguilla’s James Ronald Webster on the EC$10 note—along with enhanced security and durability, as the region moves away from Queen Elizabeth II’s portrait. Regional Governance & Finance: The Monetary Council, chaired by Dominica’s Dr Irving McIntyre, reaffirmed the EC dollar as a stable anchor while focusing on resilience and growth under the ECCB’s “Big Push” agenda. Anguilla Tourism Push: The Anguilla Tourist Board appointed Marketplace Excellence as its U.S. public relations agency of record to boost brand awareness and drive high-value American visitors. Sports & Community: A High Court injunction halted LICB elections tied to Kieron Powell and Anguilla Cricket Association president Dr Timothy Hodge, while St Kitts Grill Fest’s first regional BBQ competition is set for July 18 with Anguilla among the competing islands.

Local Politics & Courts: The High Court of Justice in Antigua and Barbuda has issued an interim injunction halting the Leeward Islands Cricket Board (LICB) elections, stopping the planned AGM and barring Kieron Powell and Dr. Timothy Hodge from contesting while a legal challenge over transparency and constitutional compliance is heard. Regional Money & Identity: The ECCB has unveiled redesigned EC banknotes that replace Queen Elizabeth II’s portrait with Caribbean national heroes and leaders, with Anguilla’s James Ronald Webster featured on the EC$10 note; circulation is expected to begin in late 2027. Tourism & Marketing: The Anguilla Tourist Board has appointed Marketplace Excellence as its U.S. public relations agency of record, aiming to boost brand awareness and drive high-value American visitors. Sports & Culture: St. Kitts Grill Fest’s first regional BBQ competition is set for July 18, with grill masters from Anguilla, Barbados, Grenada and St. Kitts and Nevis competing across five categories. Regional Governance: CARICOM leaders met in Saint Lucia for its 51st regular meeting, with Anguilla’s Premier Cora Richardson-Hodge among the associate members in attendance.

ECCB Currency Shake-Up: The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank unveiled a redesigned family of EC banknotes, replacing Queen Elizabeth II’s portrait with regional heroes and nation builders; Anguilla’s James Ronald Webster is set to appear on the EC$10 note, with circulation expected to begin in late 2027. ECCB Leadership & Stability: Dominica’s Dr. Irving McIntyre takes over as chair of the ECCB Monetary Council, with the meeting also marking 50 years of the EC dollar’s fixed exchange rate to the US dollar and pushing the “Big Push” agenda for resilience and growth. Regional Governance: CARICOM welcomed Martinique as its seventh associate member after a decade-long process, granting it the right to attend meetings and summits. Cricket Administration Dispute: The Leeward Islands Cricket Board presidential election was halted by the Antigua High Court amid transparency and term-limit concerns, after Anguilla and Nevis raised objections. Tourism & Local Business: The Anguilla Tourist Board appointed Marketplace Excellence as its U.S. public relations agency of record to boost brand awareness and visitor demand in the island’s biggest market. Sports & Culture: St. Kitts Grill Fest’s first regional grilling competition is set for July 18, featuring Anguilla chefs, while Anguilla’s Shayelle Allwaters and Jahvie Hamilton featured in ECVA U20 beach volleyball action in St. Kitts.

Tourism & PR: Anguilla’s Tourist Board has appointed Marketplace Excellence Corporation as its U.S. public relations agency of record, effective July 1, aiming to boost brand awareness and media coverage among high-value American travellers. Regional Sports: Anguilla’s Shayelle Allwaters and Jahvie Hamilton reached the ECVA U20 Beach Volleyball semifinals in St. Kitts after a quarterfinal match in the Eastern Caribbean tournament. Currency & Identity: The ECCB unveiled redesigned EC banknotes that replace Queen Elizabeth II’s portrait with Caribbean national heroes and regional icons; Anguilla’s James Ronald Webster will appear on the EC$10 note, with circulation expected in late 2027. Regional Governance: CARICOM’s 51st Heads of Government meeting in Saint Lucia included Anguilla’s Premier Cora Richardson-Hodge among associate members. Food & Culture: St. Kitts Grill Fest launches its first regional BBQ competition on July 18 during Restaurant Week 2026, bringing grill masters from Anguilla, Barbados, Grenada and St. Kitts and Nevis.

Anguilla Tourism Push: The Anguilla Tourist Board has named Marketplace Excellence Corporation as its U.S. public relations agency of record, effective July 1, aiming to boost brand awareness and media coverage for high-value American travellers. Regional Currency Update: The ECCB unveiled redesigned EC banknotes that replace Queen Elizabeth II’s portrait with Caribbean national heroes and icons, with Anguilla’s James Ronald Webster featured on the EC$10 note; the new family is set to roll out in late 2027. CARICOM Leadership: CARICOM’s 51st Heads of Government meeting wrapped in Saint Lucia, with Anguilla’s Premier Cora Richardson-Hodge among the associate members in attendance. ECCB Monetary Council Handover: The ECCB Monetary Council chairmanship is set to pass from Antigua and Barbuda’s Gaston Browne to Dominica’s Dr Irving McIntyre, alongside the banknote and coin unveiling tied to the EC dollar’s 50-year peg anniversary. Travel and Connectivity: Antigua PM Gaston Browne renewed calls for an OECS airline, citing ongoing regional flight delays and cancellations that disrupt travel plans. Culture and Food: St. Maarten placed third at the Nevis Mango Festival Chef Competition, with chefs Renata de Weever and Jaenanena Joseph earning the regional honour.

Tourism & PR: The Anguilla Tourist Board has appointed Marketplace Excellence Corporation as its U.S. public relations agency of record, effective July 1, aiming to boost brand visibility and drive demand among high-value American travellers. Currency & Regional Identity: The ECCB unveiled a redesigned family of EC banknotes that replaces Queen Elizabeth II with regional heroes and national icons, with Anguilla’s James Ronald Webster featured on the EC$10 note; circulation is expected to begin in late 2027. Regional Finance Leadership: The ECCB Monetary Council chairmanship is set to pass from Antigua and Barbuda’s Gaston Browne to Dominica’s Dr. Irving McIntyre, with the handover ceremony also marking the 50th anniversary of the EC dollar’s fixed U.S. peg. Community & Culture: Anguilla’s James Ronald Webster is also highlighted in the wider banknote redesign, while in the region St. Maarten secured third place at the Nevis Mango Festival chef competition. Legal & Rights Watch: A final appeals hearing in England could decide whether Trinidad and Tobago decriminalises gay sex, a case closely watched across the Caribbean.

OECS Airline Push: Antigua and Barbuda PM Gaston Browne renewed calls for an OECS airline, blaming long delays and cancellations on existing carriers after hours-long travel disruptions to regional meetings. EC Currency Overhaul: The ECCB unveiled redesigned EC banknotes that replace Queen Elizabeth II’s portrait with Caribbean national heroes and leaders; Anguilla’s James Ronald Webster appears on the EC$10, with the full series set to roll out starting late 2027. Anguilla Tourism PR Boost: The Anguilla Tourist Board named Marketplace Excellence as its U.S. public relations agency of record from July 1, aiming to lift brand visibility and drive high-value American visitor demand. ECCB 50-Year Milestone: The ECCB marked 50 years of the EC dollar’s fixed peg to the U.S. dollar, pairing the anniversary with its “Big Push” agenda for regional transformation. Local Event Watch (Regional): Christiansted’s Strand Street parking lot in St. Croix will close July 17–19 for a music event expected to draw 1,000+ patrons and boost nearby businesses.

Eastern Caribbean Currency Update: The ECCB has unveiled a redesigned family of EC banknotes and coins, replacing Queen Elizabeth II’s image with national heroes and regional icons; Anguilla’s James Ronald Webster is set to appear on the new EC$10 note alongside Montserrat’s William Henry Bramble, while other denominations feature figures from across the eight-member ECCU. ECCB Governance & Regional Finance: The ECCB Monetary Council chairmanship is set to shift on July 9 in Dominica, with Dr. Irving McIntyre taking over from Antigua and Barbuda’s Gaston Browne, alongside the unveiling tied to the EC dollar’s 50th anniversary of its fixed US$ peg. Anguilla in the Spotlight: Trans Anguilla Airways says it has reached a major milestone with GDS integration, aiming to boost visibility and regional connectivity for visitors. Regional Sports: Anguilla finished 8th at the ANOCES/OECS track and field championships in St. Kitts with 35 points, while the wider sub-region’s athletics scene continues to heat up. Local Tech & Policy: Anguilla’s House of Assembly hosted a Caribbean AI workshop, bringing together regional and UK parliamentarians to discuss AI readiness, ethics, cybersecurity, and misinformation risks.

Community & Youth: TDC is backing a new Charlestown mural project, “Floral Elegance,” partnering with the Caribbean Foundation for Children and Charlestown Secondary School to let students turn community spaces into public art. Regional Finance: ECCB leaders are preparing for a major Monetary Council handover on 9 July in Dominica, with Dr Irving McIntyre taking the chair and a redesigned family of EC banknotes and coins set to be unveiled to mark the EC dollar’s 50-year fixed exchange rate. Tourism & Culture: Nevis wrapped up its 12th Mango Festival with a final “For the Love of Mangoes” event, plus a “Nevis Goes Mango” push encouraging mango-themed dishes and products across the island. Travel & Connectivity: Trans Anguilla Airways says it has reached a milestone with GDS integration, aiming to boost visibility and access for travellers across the Eastern Caribbean. Sports: St Kitts and Nevis topped the OECS Athletics Championships, edging Antigua and Barbuda in a tight points race.

ECCB & EC Dollar Milestone: Dominica will take over the chairmanship of the ECCB Monetary Council on Wednesday, July 9, in a handover ceremony that also features the unveiling of a newly redesigned family of EC banknotes and coins—marking 50 years since the EC dollar’s fixed peg to the U.S. dollar. Regional Governance & Digital Readiness: Anguilla’s House of Assembly co-hosted a Caribbean AI Workshop bringing together parliamentarians and partners to discuss AI use in parliamentary work, ethical governance, cybersecurity, misinformation, and data rules for small island states. Tourism & Connectivity: Trans Anguilla Airways says it has reached a major milestone with GDS integration, boosting visibility for travellers and strengthening inter-island access. Local & Regional Culture: The Bank of Nevis Miss Caribbean Culture Queen Pageant is set for August 3, with Anguilla and Dominica among the regional contestants announced so far. Sports: St. Kitts and Nevis won the OECS Athletics Championships, edging Antigua and Barbuda in a tight points race.

Eastern Caribbean Finance: ECCB Governor Timothy N.J. Antoine will present the Report on Monetary, Credit and Financial Conditions at the 113th ECCB Monetary Council meeting in Dominica on 9 July, focusing on “From Stability to Resilience” and the Big Push Agenda, including human capital, energy resilience, digital transformation, financial inclusion, and tourism—plus updates on the CAPSS and Fast Payment System pilots. Anguilla Aviation & Tourism: Trans Anguilla Airways says it has reached a major milestone with GDS integration, boosting visibility for travellers and strengthening regional connectivity—an aim backed by the Anguilla Tourist Board. Regional Growth Spotlight: A Caribbean Tourism Organization report highlights Anguilla as the fastest-growing destination in the region for Q1 2026, up 24.6% in stayover visitors. Caribbean Governance & Inclusion: Martinique officially joins CARICOM as the bloc’s seventh associate member, expanding regional ties while not taking voting rights. Sports: OECS athletics wrapped with St. Kitts and Nevis winning the ANOCES Athletics Championship on 180 points, with Anguilla finishing 8th. Tech for Parliament: Anguilla’s House of Assembly hosted a Caribbean AI workshop on using AI in parliamentary work and governance.

Caribbean Tourism Momentum: Anguilla is leading regional growth, welcoming 46,691 stayover visitors in Q1 2026—up 24.6% year-on-year—fuelled by luxury resorts, a growing villa market, and improved connectivity via St. Maarten. Regional Aviation & Connectivity: Anguilla’s Trans Anguilla Airways marks a major milestone with GDS integration, boosting visibility for travellers and strengthening inter-island access. Digital Governance: Anguilla’s House of Assembly co-hosted a Caribbean AI Workshop, bringing together parliamentarians and partners to discuss AI use in legislatures, readiness, ethics, cybersecurity, and misinformation. ECCB & EC Dollar Milestone: Dominica will take over chairmanship of the ECCB Monetary Council on July 9, with the ceremony also marking 50 years since the EC dollar’s fixed exchange rate peg and unveiling new banknotes and coins. Nevis Airport Expansion: Nevis has begun construction on the Vance W. Amory International Airport expansion, including a runway extension and upgraded terminal and facilities, aimed at boosting tourism and economic growth. Rights Watch: A London court is set to hear Trinidad and Tobago’s final challenge over colonial-era “buggery” laws that criminalise gay sex, with activists across the Caribbean watching for possible decriminalisation.

Eastern Caribbean Economy: The ECCB marked 50 years since the EC dollar was fixed at EC$2.70 to US$1.00 on 7 July 1976, calling it a long-running anchor for inflation control, confidence, trade and investment across the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union. Anguilla Regional Tech & Governance: Anguilla’s House of Assembly and MICUHITES co-hosted a Caribbean AI Workshop, bringing together parliamentarians from across the region and the UK to discuss AI in lawmaking, ethics, cybersecurity, misinformation and data governance. Nevis Tourism & Jobs: Nevis broke ground on the Vance W. Amory International Airport expansion, with plans to extend the runway by 2,000 feet and add facilities including a new terminal, fire hall, customs hall and expanded parking—aimed at boosting airlift and tourism. Caribbean Sports Spotlight: St. Kitts and Nevis won the OECS Athletics Championships at Kim Collins Stadium, while Anguilla finished ninth with 35 points. Anguilla Summer Events: Wet Fete 2026 returns July 31 at Landsome Bowl Cultural Centre with soca and bouyon acts from across the region, including performers from Dominica, St. Kitts and Nevis and Anguilla.

Regional Tourism & Growth: New data from the Caribbean Tourism Organization puts Anguilla at the top of the region’s 2026 momentum, with stayover visitor numbers up 24.6% in the first quarter. AI & Governance: Anguilla’s House of Assembly co-hosted a Caribbean AI Workshop, bringing together parliamentarians and partners to discuss AI use in legislatures, ethics, cybersecurity, and misinformation risks. Aviation & Development (Nevis): Nevis has broken ground on the multi-million-dollar expansion of the Vance W. Amory International Airport, with plans including a longer runway, new terminal and customs facilities, and upgrades aimed at boosting tourism and air connectivity. Sports (OECS): St. Kitts and Nevis won the OECS Athletics Championships at Kim Collins Stadium, edging Antigua & Barbuda; Anguilla finished ninth with 35 points. Culture & Community (Anguilla): Wet Fete 2026 returns July 31 at the Landsome Bowl Cultural Centre, featuring regional buoyon and soca acts including performers from Dominica, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Martin, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Travel Deals: Qatar Airways is offering double Avios on select Privilege Club bookings for travel through Dec. 15, 2026, using code JULYPC by July 15.

AI & Governance: Anguilla’s House of Assembly co-hosted a Caribbean AI Workshop with MICUHITES, bringing parliamentarians from across the region and the UK to discuss AI in parliamentary work, readiness, ethics, cybersecurity, and misinformation. Tourism Growth: A new Caribbean Tourism Organization snapshot points to Anguilla as the fastest-growing destination in the region, up 24.6% in stayover visitors for the first quarter of 2026. Aviation Boost (Nevis): Nevis broke ground on the Vance W. Amory International Airport expansion, with plans including a longer runway, expanded terminal and customs facilities, and new jet-capable parking—aimed at stronger airlift and tourism momentum. Regional Sports: St. Kitts and Nevis won the ANOCES Athletics Championship, while Anguilla finished among the lower scorers; St. Kitts also announced an ECVA U20 beach volleyball event running July 10–12. Culture & Community: Wet Fete 2026 returns to Anguilla on July 31 with soca and bouyon acts from across the region, and OECS pushed community-based tourism planning in Saint Lucia.

Education & Youth: Milton Peters College VWO valedictorian Gabriëlle Pauletta urged graduates to “finish” their race, using her long-distance running experience to remind them that being passed doesn’t mean you’re behind. Tourism Growth (Anguilla): New Caribbean Tourism Organization figures show Anguilla is the region’s fastest-growing destination, up 24.6% in first-quarter 2026 stayover visitors, with luxury resorts, a growing villa market, and strong dining and beaches driving demand. Luxury Hospitality (Anguilla): Equinox is moving into the Caribbean hotel market with plans for its first regional resort in Anguilla, signaling another high-end push for the island. Aviation & Development (Nevis): Nevis broke ground on the multi-million-dollar expansion of Vance W. Amory International Airport, including a runway extension and upgrades to the terminal, customs, parking, and fire services. Community & Culture: Wet Fete 2026 returns to Anguilla on July 31 at Landsome Bowl Cultural Centre with a regional soca and bouyon lineup, while Bank of Nevis is backing the August 3 Miss Caribbean Culture Queen Pageant at NEDACS. Regional Sports: Anguilla is among the teams set to compete in St. Kitts’ July 10–12 ECVA U20 Men’s and Women’s Beach Volleyball Championship.