AGP Executive Report

Caribbean Tourism Spotlight: Anguilla’s Shoal Bay East has been named the No. 1 beach in the Caribbean for 2026, topping North America too, with voters praising its powdery white sand, calm turquoise water, and a “quiet and serene” feel even during peak popularity. Regional Luxury Travel: Two Anguilla resorts—The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman and Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla—earned inaugural Condé Nast Traveller Triple Crown recognition, a rare win across Hot List, Gold List, and Readers’ Choice. Eastern Caribbean Currency Update: ECCU leaders say the EC$5 banknote will feature Grenadian Olympic champion Kirani James starting in 2027, replacing Queen Elizabeth II’s portrait as part of a wider redesign. Health & Public Service: WHO’s World Health Assembly highlighted Anguilla among countries recognized for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV, HBV and syphilis, while ECCB stressed how its agency offices support currency operations and public education across member states. Jobs & Opportunities: The Eastern Caribbean Civil Aviation Authority is advertising for an Airworthiness Inspector – Avionics, with applications due 17 July 2026.

Luxury Tourism Boost: The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman and Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla have earned inaugural Condé Nast Traveller Triple Crown recognition, placing Anguilla’s resorts among the world’s top hotels. Currency & Identity: Grenadian sprinter Kirani James will appear on the EC$5 banknote as part of an ECCB redesign planned for circulation in 2027, replacing the Queen Elizabeth II portrait with regional figures. Public Health Milestone: At the World Health Assembly, Anguilla was among territories recognized for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV, HBV and syphilis, as WHO also continued talks on the Pandemic Agreement’s Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing annex. Regional Integration Spotlight: OECS marks 45 years, highlighting achievements like the OECS Economic Union and the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union’s stability. Sports Tourism Event: Anguilla teams were among those traveling to St. Eustatius for the Alliance – Hoops & Heritage FIBA 3x3 Lite Quest 2026, blending basketball, culture and regional unity. Health Systems Support: ECCB reiterated how its Agency Offices help member states with currency operations, oversight and public education. Travel & Culture Backgrounder: A travel feature spotlights Anguilla’s geography, beaches and hurricane season, reinforcing its appeal as a British overseas territory destination.

Tourism & Travel Trends: A new Caribbean Travel Trends Report says St. Maarten is the fastest-rising couples destination in the region, with an 8% year-over-year jump in two-person travel and duo-trips making up 40.4% of Caribbean arrivals—fuelled by romance-focused stays from French-side Grand Case to Dutch-side Maho. Regional Integration (OECS 45): As the OECS marks 45 years since the Treaty of Basseterre, coverage highlights what the bloc has delivered for member states, including the OECS Economic Union and the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union’s stability. Music & Culture: Anguilla-linked dancehall producer Week.day celebrates a major milestone with Aidonia’s “Like How Yuh Feel,” topping charts across several islands and surpassing 1 million streams. Public Health (Cardiovascular Care): Guyana hosted a HEARTS quality improvement workshop with PAHO/WHO to strengthen cardiovascular treatment, expanding HEARTS to more than 250 facilities by May 2026. ECCB & Currency Updates: The ECCB says its agency offices are key “on the ground” links, while Grenada’s PM announced that from 2027 banknotes will feature Caribbean figures—Kirani James on the EC $5 note. Local Business/Community Support: St. Kitts and Nevis airport Port Health Unit received a Scherber First Responder Backpack donated by Anguilla’s TDC Group to boost emergency response. Health & Regional Disease Efforts: CARICOM and PAHO discussed scaling up mother-to-child transmission elimination services for HIV and Hepatitis B across member states. Jobs & Opportunities: The Eastern Caribbean Civil Aviation Authority is advertising for an Airworthiness Inspector – Avionics, with applications due 17 July 2026.

Music & Culture: Dancehall producer Jahvanie “Week.day” Morrison is celebrating a big regional breakthrough with Aidonia’s “Like How Yuh Feel,” which has topped charts across the Caribbean and passed 1 million streams since its May 22 release. Public Health & Aviation: Anguilla Trading and Development Company Limited donated a fully equipped Scherber First Responder Backpack to the RLB International Airport Port Health Unit in St. Kitts and Nevis to strengthen emergency response. Banking & Currency: The ECCB says its Agency Offices across member states are key for currency operations, regulatory oversight, and public education—while clarifying they are not commercial banks. Regional Money Update: From 2027, ECCU banknotes are set to replace Queen Elizabeth II’s image with prominent Caribbean figures, with Grenada’s Kirani James slated for the $5 note. Jobs & Services: The Eastern Caribbean Civil Aviation Authority is recruiting an Airworthiness Inspector – Avionics (deadline July 17, 2026). Health Policy: CARICOM and PAHO are pushing to end mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B, focusing on prevention, testing, and stronger lab and surveillance systems. Tourism & Travel: Hilton Honors is rolling out clearer, confirmable upgrade rewards for elite members, plus upgrade options visible during digital check-in.

Airport Health & Safety: Anguilla Trading and Development Company (TDC Group) donated a fully equipped Scherber First Responder Backpack to the Port Health Unit at Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport in St. Kitts and Nevis, boosting EMT, EMS, trauma and oxygen response capacity. Regional Finance & Currency: The ECCB says its Agency Offices across member states are key for currency operations, regulatory oversight and public education, while Grenada’s Kirani James is set to appear on the ECCU $5 banknote from 2027 as the Queen’s image is phased out. Aviation Jobs: The Eastern Caribbean Civil Aviation Authority is recruiting an Airworthiness Inspector – Avionics, with applications due 17 July 2026. Health & Policy: CARICOM and PAHO pushed efforts to end mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B, focusing on prevention, testing and lab/surveillance upgrades. Blue Belt Marine Research: UK Blue Belt Programme tender seeks a supplier to process “Beyond the Reef” samples from Anguilla and the Turks and Caicos using metabarcoding and provide transparent lab outputs. Crime & Conservation: A feature highlights eel smuggling as a major organized crime trade, with the critically endangered European eel facing steep population declines. Culture & Entertainment: Dancehall producer Week.day celebrates a chart-topping run for Aidonia’s “Like How Yuh Feel” across several Caribbean islands, including strong placements for Anguilla. Tourism & Travel Lifestyle: Travel and luxury pieces spotlight smarter Caribbean experiences, plus Hilton Honors’ new upgrade features and BermudAir’s recycled-glass onboard partnership with Solar Sands.

Caribbean Music Buzz: Dancehall producer Jahvanie “Week.day” Morrison is celebrating a big regional hit with Aidonia’s “Like How Yuh Feel,” which has climbed to #1 in the Cayman Islands, British Virgin Islands, Grenada, St Kitts and St Lucia, and reached #2 in Antigua, Anguilla, Trinidad and Barbados, with over 1 million streams. ECCU Currency Update: The Eastern Caribbean Currency Union says new banknotes will move away from Queen Elizabeth II’s image, with Grenada’s Olympic medalist Kirani James set to appear on the ECCB $5 note from 2027, with other member states also expected to feature national heroes. Regional Public Service Talks: Bermuda hosted an Overseas Territories summit for deputy governors and heads of public service, focusing on workforce shortages, public service reform, leadership development and using emerging tech, including AI. Aviation Job Opening (Anguilla-linked): The Eastern Caribbean Civil Aviation Authority is recruiting an Airworthiness Inspector – Avionics, with Anguilla included in its CNS service provider coverage; applications close 17 July 2026. Tourism & Travel (Anguilla connection): Solar Sands’ recycled-glass partnership with BermudAir includes pieces created after BermudAir founder Adam Scott visited Anguilla’s Cap Juluca, with the airline planning to expand the onboard glassware beyond business class. Politics Watch: A report claims an opposition-linked lawsuit involving “Horseman” is being used as a political issue against Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell’s government.

ECCU Currency Update: The Eastern Caribbean Currency Union is moving toward a new look for EC banknotes, replacing Queen Elizabeth II’s image with Caribbean figures—Grenada’s Olympic hero Kirani James will be on the $5 note from 2027, with the first set expected to enter circulation that year. Regional Public Service Cooperation: Bermuda hosted an Overseas Territories summit bringing together deputy governors and heads of public service from Anguilla, the BVI, Cayman Islands, Montserrat and Turks and Caicos to focus on workforce shortages, public service reform, leadership development and using emerging technologies in government. Anguilla Aviation Jobs: The Eastern Caribbean Civil Aviation Authority is advertising for an Airworthiness Inspector – Avionics, with applications due 17 July 2026. Tourism & Travel Links: BermudAir announced new direct Toronto–Turks and Caicos flights for the 2026-27 winter season, with onward connections that include Anguilla. Local Politics: A dispute involving “The Horseman” is being framed by the opposition New National Party as a political issue tied to the ruling National Democratic Congress.

Tourism Push: The Anguilla Tourist Board has launched its 2026 Summer Campaign, “Anguilla: Taste. Feel. Live.”, rolling out the Xcape App to help visitors explore more than beaches—spotlighting local food, culture, festivals, boat racing, and heritage experiences to support year-round travel. Air Access: BermudAir is expanding Caribbean routes from Boston’s Logan this winter, including twice-weekly nonstop service to Anguilla starting Dec. 18, 2026 (through May 3, 2027), plus weekly Turks and Caicos flights and other regional links. Regional Cooperation: Bermuda has wrapped up an Overseas Territories summit for deputy governors and heads of public service, focusing on workforce shortages, talent retention, public service reform, leadership development, and using emerging tech in administration. Aviation Jobs: The Eastern Caribbean Civil Aviation Authority is advertising an “Airworthiness Inspector – Avionics” post, with applications due July 17, 2026. Environment & Heritage: Environment Month 2026 included a cleanup at Spooner’s Cotton Ginnery in Cayon, led by the Parks and Beaches Division, aimed at preserving a key historic landmark and supporting tourism. Politics in the Courts: A local political dispute is being framed around “The Horseman” case, with the opposition New National Party alleging it’s being used to score election points against the ruling NDC.

Tourism & Marketing: The Anguilla Tourist Board has launched its 2026 Summer Campaign, “Anguilla: Taste. Feel. Live.”, rolling out a new Xcape App to boost visitor engagement and push the island as a year-round destination beyond beaches and luxury stays. Aviation & Connectivity: BermudAir is expanding winter routes, including new seasonal service from Boston to Anguilla (starting Dec. 18, 2026) and weekly flights to Turks and Caicos (starting Dec. 19, 2026), with the airline also adding Toronto-to-Turks and Caicos service from Dec. 19. Public Service & Jobs: The Eastern Caribbean Civil Aviation Authority is advertising an “Airworthiness Inspector – Avionics” post, with applications due July 17, 2026. Regional Health: CARICOM and PAHO are driving efforts to end mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B, focusing on scaling prevention, treatment, and monitoring. Environment & Heritage: Anguilla’s Environment Month 2026 included a cleanup at Spooner’s Cotton Ginnery in Cayon to protect a key historic landmark and support tourism. Culture: Anguilla Ink is spotlighted for its myth-and-memory art style, exploring transformation through recurring visual motifs.

Wildlife Crime: A new report spotlights eel smuggling as a major organized-crime trade, with Europol estimating up to 100 metric tons of live juvenile eels moved each year and populations across Europe down sharply since the 1980s. Tourism Push: The Anguilla Tourist Board has launched its 2026 summer campaign, “Taste. Feel. Live.”, plus a new Xcape app aimed at getting visitors to experience more than beaches. Air Access: BermudAir is expanding regional routes, including seasonal nonstop service from Boston to Anguilla and additional winter connectivity that also links through Turks and Caicos. Public Service & Regional Cooperation: Bermuda concluded an Overseas Territories summit bringing together deputy governors and heads of public service to discuss workforce shortages, reform, leadership, and technology use. Jobs & Aviation Oversight: The Eastern Caribbean Civil Aviation Authority is recruiting an Airworthiness Inspector – Avionics, with applications due 17 July 2026. Local Culture & Politics: “The Horseman” court case is being framed by the opposition as a political tool in the wider Anguilla legal and election debate.

Tourism & Marketing: The Anguilla Tourist Board has launched its 2026 summer push, “Anguilla: Taste. Feel. Live.”, plus a new Xcape app, aiming to boost year-round visits and spotlight local food, culture, festivals, and community experiences. Aviation & Connectivity: BermudAir is expanding winter routes, including new nonstop Boston–Anguilla service (Dec. 18, 2026 to May 3, 2027) and additional BermudAir links that also route through the region, with Anguilla set to benefit from stronger seasonal access. Local Jobs: The Eastern Caribbean Civil Aviation Authority is advertising an “Airworthiness Inspector – Avionics” post, covering ECCAA oversight that includes Anguilla; applications close July 17, 2026. Health (Regional): CARICOM and PAHO are driving efforts to end mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B, focusing on scaling prevention, treatment, and monitoring across member states. Environment & Heritage: Environment Month 2026 included a cleanup at Spooner’s Cotton Ginnery in Cayon, led by the Parks and Beaches Division, to protect a key historic site and support tourism. Sports/Politics: A local political dispute over “The Horseman” case is being framed by the opposition as a potential election issue. Lottery (Regional): In St Elizabeth, Jamaica, a Super Lotto player won a $258m jackpot, with the ticket bought locally and a 90-day claim window.

Regional Public Service Summit: Bermuda wrapped up the Overseas Territories Deputy Governors and Heads of Public Service annual summit, with Anguilla among the jurisdictions, focusing on workforce shortages, recruitment and retention, public service reform, leadership development, and how emerging tech like AI is being folded into administration. Jobs & Aviation Oversight: The Eastern Caribbean Civil Aviation Authority is advertising an “Airworthiness Inspector – Avionics” post covering Anguilla and other territories, with applications due 17 July 2026. Marine Research Contract: A UK Blue Belt “Beyond the Reef” tender seeks a supplier to process Anguilla and Turks & Caicos samples for metabarcoding, including transparent lab procedures and raw sequence data. Tourism Push: The Anguilla Tourist Board launched its 2026 summer campaign, “Taste. Feel. Live.”, and rolled out the Xcape app to drive year-round visitation and deeper visitor engagement. Travel Connectivity: BermudAir announced new seasonal routes from Boston, including direct service to Anguilla, plus wider Caribbean expansion; separate updates also point to new Toronto-to-Turks & Caicos service that can connect onward to Anguilla. Environment Month Cleanup: Anguilla’s Spooner’s Cotton Ginnery in Cayon saw a community cleanup as part of Environment Month 2026, aimed at protecting heritage and supporting tourism. Arts Spotlight: “Anguilla Ink” was profiled for a mythology- and memory-driven art style that turns inner experience into a distinctive visual language.

Public Service Workforce: Bermuda hosted an Overseas Territories Deputy Governors and Heads of Public Service summit (June 11–12), with Anguilla among the jurisdictions sharing recruitment and retention challenges, public service reform plans, leadership development, and how to use emerging tech like AI in government. Jobs & Aviation: The Eastern Caribbean Civil Aviation Authority is hiring an Airworthiness Inspector – Avionics (applications due July 17, 2026), covering safety and security oversight across the region including Anguilla. Tourism Campaign: The Anguilla Tourist Board launched its 2026 summer push, “Taste. Feel. Live.”, plus a new Xcape App, aiming to boost summer visitation and connect visitors to local food, culture, and events. Aviation Links for Anguilla: BermudAir announced new seasonal routes from Boston’s Logan, including nonstop service to Anguilla starting Dec. 18, 2026, as well as added links to Turks and Caicos and Belize. Environment & Heritage: A community cleanup at Spooner’s Cotton Ginnery in Cayon marked Environment Month 2026, tying heritage preservation to tourism and local pride.

HIV & Hepatitis B Push: CARICOM and PAHO met in Georgetown to help member states scale up mother-to-child transmission prevention, improve care for HIV-positive pregnant women and exposed infants, and strengthen labs and surveillance to sustain WHO validation gains. Tourism Marketing: The Anguilla Tourist Board rolled out its 2026 summer campaign, “Taste. Feel. Live.”, plus a new Xcape app, aiming to boost year-round visits by spotlighting local food, culture, festivals, and community experiences. Air Access for Anguilla: BermudAir announced new seasonal routes, including twice-weekly nonstop Boston–Anguilla service starting Dec. 18, 2026, and additional winter connectivity via Turks and Caicos with onward links to Anguilla. Environment Heritage Cleanup: Anguilla’s Environment Month 2026 included a community cleanup at Spooner’s Cotton Ginnery in Cayon, led by the Parks and Beaches Division, to protect a key historic site and support tourism. Public Service Hiring Focus: An international summit in Bermuda highlighted recruitment struggles across British Overseas Territories, with Anguilla among those represented, as governments look to make civil service careers more attractive. Sports Fixture: Roaring Lions of Anguilla will face Saint Lucia’s La Clery in the CFU Club Shield first round, with matches streamed via the CFU YouTube channel.

Public Health: CARICOM and PAHO met in Georgetown to push countries toward validation for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B, focusing on better detection and monitoring of pregnant women and exposed infants, plus stronger lab and surveillance systems. Tourism & Travel: The Anguilla Tourist Board rolled out its 2026 summer campaign, “Taste. Feel. Live.”, and launched the Xcape app to drive year-round visitation and spotlight local food, culture and events. Air Connectivity: BermudAir announced more winter routes that include direct service to Anguilla from Boston (starting Dec. 18, 2026) and additional BermudAir links from Toronto to Turks and Caicos that also connect onward to Anguilla. Environment & Heritage: Environment Month activities included a cleanup at Spooner’s Cotton Ginnery, with officials linking preservation of historic sites to culture and tourism. Local Politics: A “Horseman” court case is being framed by the opposition as a political weapon against the ruling NDC, with commentary questioning who will be behind the lawsuit.

Tourism Push: The Anguilla Tourist Board has launched its 2026 summer campaign, “Taste. Feel. Live.”, rolling out the new Xcape app to drive year-round visits and spotlight local food, culture, festivals, and community experiences. Air Access: BermudAir is expanding winter routes across the region, including new nonstop service from Boston to Anguilla (Dec. 18, 2026–May 3, 2027) and additional seasonal links to Turks and Caicos, with Toronto-to-Turks and Caicos service starting Dec. 19 and continuing weekly into 2027. Heritage & Environment: Environment Month 2026 included a community cleanup at Spooner’s Cotton Ginnery in Cayon, aimed at preserving a key site tied to the islands’ cotton history and supporting tourism through protected landmarks. Local Culture: A new feature spotlights Anguilla Ink, exploring how the artist’s work blends mythology, memory, and transformation into a distinct visual language. Travel Industry Watch: Hilton Honors is changing how upgrades work, offering elite members confirmable suite upgrades at booking and showing upgrade options during digital check-in.