AGP Executive Report

Tourism Recognition: Anguilla’s Maundays Bay ranked the world’s No. 2 beach in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards. Four island resorts also placed among the Caribbean’s top resorts, led by Cap Juluca at No. 2. Regional Air Links: Trans Anguilla Airways has opened an office at St. Kitts’ Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport. Tourism Minister Cardigan Connor called stronger air links an “economic lifeline” for tourism, trade and family connections. Caribbean Tourism: Connor nominated Antigua and Barbuda’s Charles Fernandez, who was unanimously elected chair of the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s Council of Ministers. On the Field: Anguilla’s football team lost 3–0 to Antigua and Barbuda and 3–2 to Aruba in Concacaf Nations League play.

Tourism: Anguilla’s Maundays Bay ranked second in the world in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards. Four island resorts also made the Caribbean list, led by Cap Juluca at No. 2. Anguilla also recorded the Caribbean’s fastest stayover-arrival growth, according to figures highlighted by the Caribbean Tourism Organization. Regional Connections: Tourism Minister Cardigan Connor called air links an “economic lifeline” as Anguilla-owned Trans Anguilla Airways opened a dedicated office at St. Kitts’ Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport, supporting travel, trade and family ties. Tourism Leadership: Connor nominated Antigua and Barbuda’s Charles Fernandez, who was unanimously elected chair of the CTO’s Council of Ministers and Commissioners of Tourism. Football: Anguilla fell 3-2 to Aruba in the Concacaf Nations League.

Regional Tourism Leadership: Anguilla’s Tourism Minister Cardigan Connor helped nominate Hon. Charles “Max” Fernandez, who was unanimously elected chairman of the Caribbean Tourism Organisation’s Council of Ministers and Commissioners of Tourism—Antigua and Barbuda’s first return to the post in over 15 years, with connectivity and climate resilience flagged as priorities. Air Connectivity & Local Growth: Connor also backed Trans Anguilla Airways’ expansion in St. Kitts and Nevis, calling regional air links an “economic lifeline” that supports tourism, trade, and family connections; TAA opened a dedicated office and local team at Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport. Tourism Spotlight: Condé Nast Traveler named Anguilla’s Maundays Bay the world’s No. 2 beach, while four Anguilla resorts earned Caribbean Islands resort rankings. Travel & Business Buzz: Silversea unveiled 103 new sailings for 2028/29, including Caribbean stops and a Canouan beach day, with general sales opening Oct. 8.

Tourism Honors: Anguilla’s Maundays Bay has been named the world’s No. 2 beach in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards, with four local resorts also placing in the Caribbean Islands category—Cap Juluca at No. 2, Malliouhana (No. 20), Zemi Beach House (No. 23), and Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla (No. 34). Regional Air Connectivity: Trans Anguilla Airways has opened a dedicated office and local team at St. Kitts’ Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport, as Anguilla’s tourism minister called air links an “economic lifeline” for tourism, trade, and family connections. Business & Travel: Emerald Cruises is partnering with PerryGolf on two Caribbean golf-and-yacht voyages that include Anguilla’s Aurora International Golf Club. Legal/Utilities: A court ordered GEBE to start corrective work on dangerous exposed cables at a Simpson Bay property within four weeks and addressed questions over a disconnection despite a credit balance. Sports: Aruba beat Anguilla 3-2 in Concacaf Nations League action, while other regional fixtures continued across League C.

Regional Air Connectivity: Anguilla Tourism Minister Cardigan Connor called regional air links an “economic lifeline” as Trans Anguilla Airways opened a dedicated office and local team at St. Kitts’ Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport, aiming to strengthen tourism, trade, and family travel across the Eastern Caribbean. Court & Utilities: The Court of First Instance ordered GEBE to begin corrective work on dangerous exposed cables at a Simpson Bay property within four weeks, and separately questioned why electricity was disconnected despite an undisputed credit balance. Sports (Concacaf Nations League): Aruba beat Anguilla 3-2 in League C Group B, while other League C results included Saint Martin’s 5-0 win over the U.S. Virgin Islands and Antigua & Barbuda’s 3-0 victory over Anguilla. Community & Youth Sports: St. Maarten’s PSA Athletics Association is set for the 3rd Annual U15 Paradise Showdown (Oct. 3–7), bringing regional teams including Anguilla to compete and train. Tourism & Business: CMEx will honor Caribbean tourism leader Josef Forstmayr at its 2026 Leadership Awards and Fundraiser on Dec. 6 in Miami. Tech & Domains (Global, but Anguilla-relevant): Trump’s “super intelligence” rebrand has triggered a surge in Slovenia’s .si domain registrations—echoing Anguilla’s earlier .ai boom.

Regional Air Connectivity: Anguilla Tourism Minister Cardigan Connor says better air links are an “economic lifeline” as Trans Anguilla Airways opens a dedicated office and local team at St. Kitts’ Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport, aiming to strengthen tourism, trade and family travel across the Eastern Caribbean. Football (Concacaf Nations League): Aruba beat Anguilla 3-2 to move up Group B, while Turks and Caicos cruised 3-0 over the British Virgin Islands and the U.S. Virgin Islands edged the Bahamas 3-2 in League C action. Toastmasters (Recognition): St. Maarten’s Valeska Laurant earned the Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) designation, the top educational award from Toastmasters International. Tourism & Events: CMEx will honor Caribbean tourism leader Josef Forstmayr at its Dec. 6 leadership awards in Miami, and the 3rd Annual U15 Paradise Showdown runs Oct. 3–7 in St. Maarten. Tech Domain Boom (Global): Trump’s “super intelligence” rebrand has triggered a surge in Slovenia’s .si registrations, with demand accelerating after the executive order.

Regional Air Connectivity: Anguilla Tourism Minister Cardigan Connor called regional air links an “economic lifeline” as Trans Anguilla Airways opened a dedicated office and local team at St. Kitts’ Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport, saying the move will boost tourism, trade and family travel across the Eastern Caribbean. Sports (Concacaf Nations League): Aruba beat Anguilla 2-0 in League C, while earlier fixtures saw Costa Rica defeat Haiti 2-0 and other island teams post wins and losses that keep the group races tight. Tourism & Travel Demand: New travel data highlights how different group sizes shape Caribbean arrivals, with smaller destinations gaining ground and travel patterns varying by island. Domain Boom Spillover: The “super intelligence” rebrand tied to U.S. policy has sparked a surge in Slovenia’s .si registrations, echoing the earlier .ai rush that benefited Anguilla. Charter Rules Watch: Anguilla is reportedly tightening draft rules to better control “party boats” entering from St. Martin and St. Maarten, aiming to protect local coastal tourism businesses.

Regional Air Connectivity: Anguilla’s Tourism Minister Cardigan Connor called regional air links an “economic lifeline” as Trans Anguilla Airways opened a dedicated office and locally based team at St. Kitts’ Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport on Sept. 30, saying the move will boost tourism, trade and family travel across the Eastern Caribbean. Travel & Tourism Buzz: A new travel feature spotlights Anguilla’s “quiet luxury” as a top pick for couples, while another guide lists lesser-known island escapes for families, including ÀNI private resorts with Anguilla estates. Sports: In Concacaf Nations League action, Aruba beat Anguilla 2-0, and Antigua & Barbuda defeated Anguilla 3-0 in League C fixtures. Community & Youth Sport: St. Maarten is set to host the 3rd Annual U15 Paradise Showdown (Oct. 3–7), with Anguilla among the visiting teams. Online Domain Economy: The “super intelligence” rebrand has triggered a surge in Slovenia’s .si registrations, reigniting talk of how internet domains can bring unexpected money—an echo of Anguilla’s earlier .ai boom.

Regional Air Connectivity: Anguilla’s Tourism Minister Cardigan Connor called regional air links an “economic lifeline” as Trans Anguilla Airways opened a dedicated office and local team at St. Kitts’ Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport, strengthening tourism, trade and family travel across the Eastern Caribbean. Airlift & Tourism Push: Anguilla Tourism Director Jameel Rochester also praised the move as a practical step to improve connectivity and passenger support. Travel & Visitor Trends: New travel data from Amadeus and CHTA shows Caribbean arrivals are driven most by couples (about 40%), with smaller islands like Dominica seeing the biggest visitor gains. Sports: Concacaf Nations League action continued, with Aruba beating Anguilla 2-0 and Antigua & Barbuda defeating Anguilla 3-0 in League C. Local Policy Watch: Anguilla is finalising draft rules to better control “party boats” entering from St. Martin and St. Maarten, aiming to protect local coastal tourism businesses. Global Tech Ripple: Trump’s “super intelligence” rebrand has sparked a surge in Slovenia’s .si domain registrations, echoing Anguilla’s earlier .ai domain boom.

Regional Air Connectivity: Anguilla is boosting its links across the Eastern Caribbean after Trans Anguilla Airways opened a dedicated office and locally based team at Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport in St. Kitts on Sept. 30, with Anguilla’s tourism leadership calling airlift an “economic lifeline” for tourism, trade, and family travel. Tourism & Travel: A new travel-data snapshot suggests Caribbean demand varies by group size, with couples driving interest in places like Sint Maarten, Saint Lucia and Aruba, while families show stronger pull in the Cayman Islands, Curaçao and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Sports (Concacaf Nations League): Anguilla’s campaign continues in League C after a 3-0 loss to Antigua and Barbuda, while Aruba beat Anguilla 2-0 in another match-up; fans also reacted to a dramatic match moment involving two red cards for hair-pulling. Youth Basketball: The 3rd Annual U15 Paradise Showdown runs Oct. 3–7 in St. Maarten, bringing teams including Anguilla together for competition and regional exchange. Global Tech Ripple: Trump’s “super intelligence” rebrand has sparked a surge in Slovenia’s .si domain registrations—an echo of Anguilla’s earlier .ai boom.

Regional Air Connectivity: Anguilla’s Trans Anguilla Airways (TAA) has opened a dedicated office at Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport in St. Kitts, with a locally based team and a ribbon-cutting led by St. Kitts and Nevis Acting Prime Minister Dr. Geoffrey Hanley—an expansion Anguilla officials say will strengthen passenger support and boost tourism, trade, and family travel across the Eastern Caribbean. Sports—Concacaf Nations League: Anguilla’s campaign in League C took another hit as Aruba beat Anguilla 2-0, leaving Anguilla at the bottom of Group B; the next match is set for October 1 against Antigua and Barbuda. Youth Basketball: The Performance Sports Academy (PSA) is gearing up for the 3rd Annual U15 Paradise Showdown (Oct 3–7) in St. Maarten, with more than 90 young players from across the region including Anguilla. Tourism & Travel Data: New regional travel research highlights how group size shapes where people go across the Caribbean, with smaller destinations showing notable gains. Global Tech/Domain Buzz: Trump’s “super intelligence” rebrand has sparked a surge in Slovenia’s .si domain registrations—an echo of Anguilla’s earlier .ai domain boom.

Regional Air Connectivity: Trans Anguilla Airways (TAA) has opened a dedicated office and set up a local team at Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport in St. Kitts, with Anguilla officials calling it an “economic lifeline” for tourism, trade, and family travel across the Eastern Caribbean. Tourism & Travel: Anguilla’s tourism leadership is also pushing ahead on luxury-yachting partnerships at the Monaco Yacht Show, aiming to improve access and the port-of-entry experience ahead of the Caribbean season. Sports (Concacaf Nations League): Aruba beat Anguilla 2-0, while League C action elsewhere saw Saint Martin thrash the U.S. Virgin Islands 5-0 and Antigua and Barbuda defeat Anguilla 5-0; Anguilla now faces Antigua and Barbuda next. Youth Basketball: The PSA Athletics Association is gearing up for the 3rd Annual U15 Paradise Showdown in St. Maarten (Oct 3–7), with Anguilla among the participating teams. Tech & Domains (Global, with Anguilla link): A Trump push to rename “AI” as “super intelligence” has triggered a surge in Slovenia’s .si registrations, echoing the earlier .ai boom that brought major revenue to Anguilla.

Regional Air Connectivity: Anguilla’s Health, Tourism and Sports Minister Cardigan Connor says regional air links are an “economic lifeline,” backing Trans Anguilla Airways’ expansion with a new dedicated office at St. Kitts’ Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport—aimed at stronger tourism, trade, business travel and family connections. Airline Expansion: TAA, wholly Anguillian-owned, opened the St. Kitts office Sept. 30 with a locally based team and a ribbon-cutting attended by St. Kitts and Nevis officials, including the Acting Prime Minister, to give passengers more direct support. Tourism Growth: Anguilla continues to post strong visitor numbers, with new data showing 81,907 stayover visitors in the first half of 2026—up 19.9% year-on-year—plus record months through June. Luxury Yachting Push: Anguilla is also courting high-value yacht traffic at the Monaco Yacht Show, seeking partnerships and improvements to arrival and port-of-entry experiences ahead of the Caribbean yachting season. Sports (CNL): In Concacaf Nations League action, Aruba beat Anguilla 2-0, while Antigua and Barbuda routed Anguilla 5-0; Anguilla now faces key matches as it looks to climb the group.

Regional Air Connectivity: Anguilla’s Minister of Health, Tourism and Sports Cardigan Connor says better regional air links are an “economic lifeline,” backing Trans Anguilla Airways’ new dedicated office at St. Kitts’ Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport as the airline strengthens Caribbean ties. Local Tourism & Travel Support: TAA’s St. Kitts move includes a locally based team and a ribbon-cutting attended by St. Kitts and Nevis officials, aiming to improve passenger support and coordination with tourism and airport partners. Sports Spotlight: In Concacaf Nations League action, Aruba beat Anguilla 2-0, while other League C results saw Turks and Caicos notch their first win and the U.S. Virgin Islands defeat Bahamas 3-1. Youth Basketball: The PSA Athletics Association is set to host the 3rd Annual U15 Paradise Showdown in Sint Maarten from October 3–7, bringing teams from across the region. Luxury Yachting Push: Anguilla is also pursuing new luxury-yachting partnerships at the Monaco Yacht Show, with plans to improve access and the port-of-entry experience ahead of the season.

Concacaf Nations League: Aruba stayed perfect in League C Group B, beating Anguilla 2-0 at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium to move to the top on six points; the first half was scoreless, then Rovien Ostiana struck in the 53rd and Justin Figaroa added a second in the 88th, leaving Anguilla at the bottom and set to host Antigua and Barbuda on Oct. 1. Regional Airlift & Tourism: Trans Anguilla Airways is boosting connectivity with a dedicated St. Kitts office at Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport, opening Sept. 30, with Anguilla’s tourism director calling it a practical step for better regional travel and passenger support. Luxury Yachting Push: Anguilla is using the Monaco Yacht Show to line up new luxury-yachting partnerships and improve arrival and port-of-entry procedures ahead of the season. Charter Boat Rules: Anguilla is finalising draft legislation to tighten controls on “party boats” entering from St. Martin and St. Maarten, aiming to protect local coastal tourism while keeping visiting vessels allowed. Tourism Numbers: Anguilla reported 81,907 stayover visitors in the first half of 2026—up 19.9% year-on-year—with every month from January to June setting a new record.

Regional Airlift: Trans Anguilla Airways (TAA) is opening a dedicated office at Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport in St. Kitts and Nevis today (Sept. 30), aiming to make inter-island travel easier with a permanent local team and stronger on-the-ground support. Tourism Boost: Anguilla’s tourism director Jameel Rochester praised the move as a practical step toward better regional connectivity for passengers. Tourism Numbers: Anguilla reported nearly 82,000 stayover visitors in the first half of 2026—up 19.9% year-on-year—with June alone hitting a new monthly record. Luxury Yachting Push: Anguilla officials are working the Monaco Yacht Show to secure new luxury-yachting partnerships and improve arrival and port-of-entry experiences ahead of the season. Charter Boat Rules: Anguilla is drafting tighter rules for “party boats” entering from St. Martin and St. Maarten, responding to complaints from coastal tourism businesses. Sports Spotlight: Antigua and Barbuda routed Anguilla 5-0 in Concacaf Nations League action, while Benna Boys coach Jacques Passy urged fans to pack the stadium for upcoming matches.