AGP Executive Report

Airport Expansion & Tourism: Nevis broke ground on a multi-million-dollar expansion of the Vance W. Amory International Airport, aiming to boost air traffic and strengthen tourism and the wider economy. Community-Based Tourism: OECS tourism officials met in Saint Lucia to train member states on community-based tourism policy, pushing local communities to be the main beneficiaries and protect natural and cultural assets. Anguilla Travel Access: BermudAir says it will expand its winter schedule from BWI, adding more flights to Anguilla (twice weekly) alongside new Turks and Caicos service. Local Green-leaning Tourism Culture: ÀNI Private Resorts announced the January 2027 opening of ÀNI Shoal Bay in Anguilla, positioning the private-resort model as a way to keep stays more controlled and place-focused. Regional Leadership: OECS leaders reappointed Dr. Didacus Jules for a fourth term, citing work on sustainable development priorities. Climate & Nature Spotlight: A major US TV broadcast will feature Sleeping Bear Dunes and its volunteer conservation work, highlighting how public access and protection can go together. Youth & Community: Nevis’ Runako Morton primary schools cricket tournament returns with TDC sponsorship, backing youth development through sport.

OECS Community-Based Tourism Push: Tourism officials met in Saint Lucia to train Member States on “From Assessment to Action” CBT policy planning, backed by the 11th European Development Fund RIGHT programme, with a focus on keeping benefits in communities while protecting culture and natural assets. OECS Leadership: Dr. Didacus Jules was reappointed to a fourth term as OECS Director General, with leaders citing work on food sovereignty, digital transformation, healthier communities, education reform, and sustainable development. Anguilla Tourism Investment: ÀNI Private Resorts announced the January 2027 opening of ÀNI Shoal Bay in Anguilla, a 15-suite private resort model aimed at delivering an exclusive, staff-supported guest experience. Youth & Skills for a Greener Future: The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank set its 2026 STEM Camp for July 6, a free four-week programme for ages 14–18 across ECCU territories, tied to digital transformation and youth empowerment. Local Culture & Food Systems: St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank sponsors the 2026 Nevis Mango Festival (July 2–5), highlighting agriculture-linked tourism and local entrepreneurs.

Youth Sports & Community: TDC is keeping the Runako Morton legacy alive in Nevis, sponsoring the 2026 Primary Schools Cricket Tournament at ET Willet Park and spotlighting values like teamwork, discipline, respect, and fair play. Caribbean Maritime Safety History: A Times Caribbean feature revisits the 1970 MV Christena Commission of Inquiry, looking at what led to the sinking, what could have prevented it, and the reforms that reshaped maritime safety across the region. Climate & Conservation Spotlight: Ginger Zee is broadcasting from Michigan’s Sleeping Bear Dunes for July 4 coverage, highlighting local efforts to protect and preserve the lakeshore, including access support for visitors with limited mobility. Regional Integration Leadership: OECS leaders have reappointed Dr. Didacus Jules for a fourth term, citing progress on food sovereignty, digital transformation, healthier communities, and education reform. STEM & Future Skills: The ECCB’s free 2026 STEM Camp is set to run from July 6 for ages 14–18 across ECCU territories, aiming to build youth capacity for tech creation and leadership. Anguilla Tourism Development: ÀNI Private Resorts announced the January 2027 opening of ÀNI Shoal Bay in Anguilla, a 15-suite private resort model focused on exclusive group stays.

Maritime Safety Legacy: A new Caribbean historical feature revisits the 1970 MV Christena Commission of Inquiry, detailing how the inquiry investigated what caused the ferry disaster, whether it could have been prevented, and what reforms were needed to prevent similar tragedies. Marine Life & Listening: Blue whale coverage highlights how far their low-frequency calls can travel underwater, tying ocean soundscapes to wonder and conservation-minded attention. Tourism & Environment Spotlight: A report crowns Anguilla’s Shoal Bay East as the best beach in the Caribbean for 2026, praising calm waters, snorkeling conditions, and a serene feel even with popularity—an eco-friendly tourism signal. Local Air Access: Trans Anguilla Airways has gone live on the Global Distribution System, making inter-island flights easier for travel agents and visitors to find and book. Regional Youth & Skills: The ECCB announces a free 2026 STEM Camp starting July 6 for ages 14–18 across ECCU territories, aiming to build digital and leadership skills. Refugee Support Funding: UNHCR opens an expression of interest for organisations to strengthen protection, legal help, livelihoods, and durable solutions for forcibly displaced people across the Eastern and Southern Caribbean, with a July 24 deadline.

Maritime Safety Legacy: A new Caribbean historical feature revisits the 1970 Commission of Inquiry into the MV Christena disaster, detailing what led to the sinking, what could have prevented it, and the sweeping reforms that reshaped Eastern Caribbean maritime safety. Marine Life & Listening Culture: A reflective deep-dive on blue whales highlights how their far-reaching calls travel through ocean soundscapes—an environmental reminder of how marine life communicates and why protecting it matters. Anguilla Tourism Spotlight: Shoal Bay East is named the best beach in the Caribbean for 2026, praised for calm waters, wildlife-friendly conditions, and a serene feel even with popularity. Local Air Access: Trans Anguilla Airways is now bookable on global distribution systems, making it easier for visitors and travel advisors to plan multi-island trips. Regional Youth & Skills: The ECCB’s free 2026 STEM Camp opens July 6 for ages 14–18 across ECCU territories, including Anguilla, aiming to build digital creators and innovators. Sustainability in Service: A Rotaract Club of Grand Turk award cites disaster risk management and environmental sustainability work, including tree planting. Green Finance & Development: ÀNI Private Resorts announces its January 2027 opening of ÀNI Shoal Bay in Anguilla, positioning the private-resort model as a way to deliver a controlled, staff-supported guest experience.

Private Resort Expansion: ÀNI Private Resorts says it will open ÀNI Shoal Bay in January 2027—a 15-suite, one-group-at-a-time estate on Anguilla’s northern coast, built around a 1:1 staff-to-guest model and a “togetherness-driven” luxury concept. Regional Air Access: BermudAir plans a bigger winter schedule from BWI, adding nonstop service to Turks and Caicos and expanding Anguilla to two flights weekly starting December 21. Tourism Spotlight (Environment-linked): A new travel ranking names Shoal Bay East as the best beach in the Caribbean for 2026, praising its calm waters, snorkeling conditions, and wildlife-friendly beach day. Youth & Skills: The ECCB will host a free 2026 STEM Camp starting July 6, open to students across ECCU member territories including Anguilla. Marine Life Feature: Blue whale sound and conservation-style reflection returns in a new Blue Whale Radio piece, focusing on how these animals “listen” across vast ocean distances. Community & Sustainability: Rotaract’s Grand Turk club earned district honors, including an award tied to environmental sustainability and disaster risk management.

Air Connectivity & Tourism: BermudAir is expanding its winter schedule at BWI with new nonstop service to Turks and Caicos and more flights to Anguilla, giving travelers extra options during the 2026-27 season. Local Aviation Access: Trans Anguilla Airways is now bookable through global distribution systems, which should make inter-island flights easier for travel agents and visitors to find. Youth & Skills for a Greener Future: The ECCB will host a free 2026 STEM Camp starting July 6 for ages 14–18 across ECCU territories, aiming to build digital creators and innovators. Climate & Resilience Lens: A regional roundup highlights how extreme weather is rising across the Caribbean and points to adaptation efforts across islands—energy, water, food, land and tourism. Marine Life Spotlight: A Blue Whale Radio feature explores how blue whales communicate across vast ocean distances, tying marine sound to wonder and reflection. Anguilla Environment & Nature Tourism: Shoal Bay East has been named the top beach in the Caribbean for 2026, praised for calm waters, snorkeling conditions, and a serene feel despite popularity. Community & Sustainability: Rotaract Club of Grand Turk earned district honors including a Guardian Award for disaster risk management and environmental sustainability. Culture & Local Agriculture: St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank is sponsoring the 2026 Nevis Mango Festival (July 2–5), framed as a boost for sustainable tourism and local farmers and entrepreneurs.

Air Access & Tourism: BermudAir is expanding its 2026-27 winter schedule from BWI with new nonstop service to Turks and Caicos and more flights to Anguilla, boosting direct options for travellers. Regional Connectivity: Trans Anguilla Airways is now bookable on Global Distribution Systems, a move expected to make inter-island flights easier to find and reserve worldwide. STEM & Youth Skills: The ECCB will host a free 2026 STEM Camp starting July 6 for ages 14–18 across ECCU territories, aiming to build digital and leadership skills. Environment & Resilience: A new report on the Lesser Antilles highlights how climate extremes are testing island life, from warming seas and drought to storm surges and adaptation planning. Marine Life: Blue whale listening and conservation themes are featured in a deep-dive on how ocean sound carries across vast distances. Anguilla Spotlight: Shoal Bay East is named the best beach in the Caribbean for 2026, praised for calm waters, snorkeling conditions, and a serene feel despite popularity.

Air Access & Tourism Pressure: BermudAir is expanding its BWI winter schedule with new nonstop service to Turks and Caicos and adding Anguilla flights twice weekly, boosting direct visitor access during 2026–27. Green Skills for Youth: The ECCB will host a free 2026 STEM Camp starting July 6 for ages 14–18 across ECCU territories, including Anguilla, linking digital transformation with leadership and innovation. Biodiversity & Marine Life Spotlight: A Blue Whale Radio feature highlights how blue whale calls travel far underwater—an ocean soundscape reminder for conservation-minded listeners. Community Resilience & Sustainability: Rotaract Club of Grand Turk was named District 7020 Club of the Year, with awards tied to disaster risk management and environmental sustainability, including tree-planting work. Coastline Conservation by Recognition: A new beaches ranking names Anguilla’s Shoal Bay East the best beach in the Caribbean for 2026, praising calm waters and wildlife-aware beach conditions. Regional Climate Adaptation Lens: A report on the Lesser Antilles stresses that warming seas, drought, and storms are forcing islands to rethink energy, water, land, and tourism before the next disaster. Regional Integration & Health: OECS at 45 coverage spotlights regional cooperation gains, while a WHO World Health Assembly update notes Anguilla among territories recognized for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV, HBV, and syphilis.

STEM & Youth Skills: The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) will host its free 2026 STEM Camp from July 6 for ages 14–18 across ECCU member territories, including Anguilla, aiming to turn young people into active tech creators through training that blends AI skills (Python) with design thinking, collaboration, and leadership. Air Cargo for Trade & Tourism: St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ Argyle International Airport has announced Executive Air’s new regional cargo service, designed to strengthen aviation logistics and support tourism and hospitality by improving access to imported goods, while creating “export pipelines” for local farmers to reach international markets. Local Booking Access for Inter-Island Travel: Anguilla’s Trans Anguilla Airways has gone live on the Global Distribution System, making it easier for travel advisors and travelers worldwide to search and book flights across the Eastern Caribbean. Environment & Resilience Lens: A new regional piece highlights how extreme weather and warming seas are pushing Lesser Antilles islands to rethink energy, food, water, land, and tourism—citing examples like Dominica’s climate-resilient geothermal push and Antigua and Barbuda’s water stress. Marine Life Listening: A Blue Whale Radio feature explores how blue whales’ far-reaching low-frequency calls carry across ocean distances, using whale sound as a prompt for reflection on marine life and human connection. Regional Integration Milestone: Commentary marking the OECS’s 45th anniversary points to achievements like the OECS Economic Union and the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union’s stability through hurricanes and global shocks. Beach Conservation Spotlight (Tourism + Nature): A report names Anguilla’s Shoal Bay East the best beach in the Caribbean for 2026, praising its calm waters, snorkeling conditions, and “quiet and serene” feel despite popularity.

Caribbean Values & Tourism Investment: A new piece argues the region’s boom in villas and private jets should be treated as a chance to share “relational joy” without losing environmental and community roots. STEM for Youth: The ECCB is set to run a free 2026 STEM Camp (July 6 for four weeks) for ages 14–18 across ECCU territories, aiming to build AI, design thinking, collaboration, and creator skills. Air Cargo for Trade & Farmers: St. Vincent and the Grenadines announced Executive Air’s new regional cargo service, framed as a boost for tourism supply chains and “export pipelines” for farmers. Anguilla Connectivity for Booking: Trans Anguilla Airways has gone live on global distribution systems, making inter-island flights easier for travel advisors and visitors to search and book. Beach & Wildlife Tourism Lens: Shoal Bay East in Anguilla was named the Caribbean’s top beach for 2026, with voters citing calm waters, snorkeling conditions, and a serene feel. Regional Resilience & Climate Adaptation: A feature highlights how Caribbean islands are rethinking energy, food, water, land, and tourism as extreme weather and warming seas intensify. OECS at 45: Commentary and background on the OECS’s 45-year record, including the Economic Union and Eastern Caribbean Currency Union’s stability through shocks.

Regional Air Connectivity: JetBlue is adding more daily flights from Fort Lauderdale to Aruba, St. Maarten, and Santo Domingo starting July 9, giving travellers more schedule options if weather disrupts plans. STEM for Youth: The ECCB will run a free 2026 STEM Camp from July 6 for ages 14–18 across ECCU member territories, including Anguilla, aiming to build AI and design-thinking skills for future work. Cargo and Local Exports: St. Vincent’s Argyle International Airport says Executive Air’s new regional cargo service will boost tourism supply chains and help farmers export produce to international markets, with Anguilla listed among the network. Booking Access for Anguilla: Trans Anguilla Airways has gone live on global distribution systems, making its inter-island flights easier for travel agents and travellers to search and book. Marine Life Spotlight: A feature on blue whales highlights how their far-reaching low-frequency calls connect ocean life and human listening. Climate Resilience Lens: A regional roundup notes extreme weather is rising across the Lesser Antilles and points to adaptation efforts like energy, water, and tourism planning. Public Health Update: WHO’s World Health Assembly daily coverage includes Anguilla among territories recognized for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV, HBV, and syphilis. Beach Conservation/Experience: Shoal Bay East in Anguilla is named the Caribbean’s top beach for 2026, praised for calm waters, snorkeling conditions, and a serene feel despite popularity.

Regional Air Access: JetBlue is adding more July departures from Fort Lauderdale to Aruba, St. Maarten, and Santo Domingo, giving travelers extra flexibility if plans get hit by weather. Youth & Skills for a Greener Future: The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) will run a free 2026 STEM Camp from July 6 for ages 14–18 across ECCU member territories, aiming to build tech and leadership skills for the next generation. Trade by Air Cargo: St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ Argyle International Airport says Executive Air’s new regional cargo service will boost tourism supply chains and help farmers export more easily. Local Connectivity Upgrade: Anguilla’s Trans Anguilla Airways is now bookable through global distribution systems, making it easier for travel agents and visitors to find and reserve flights. Marine Life Spotlight: A Blue Whale Radio feature explores how the world’s largest mammals communicate across vast ocean distances. Health Milestone: At the World Health Assembly, Anguilla was among territories recognized for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV, HBV and syphilis. Climate Resilience Theme: A regional piece highlights how Caribbean islands are rethinking energy, water, food, land and tourism to cope with more extreme weather. Environment & Community: A Rotaract update from Grand Turk notes an environmental sustainability project, including tree planting, alongside disaster risk management work. Nature Tourism: A report names Anguilla’s Shoal Bay East the No. 1 beach in the Caribbean for 2026, praising its calm waters and wildlife-friendly conditions.

Regional Air Access: JetBlue is adding more daily flights from Fort Lauderdale to Aruba, St. Maarten, and Santo Domingo starting July 9, giving Caribbean travellers more schedule options and backup if weather disrupts plans. Youth & Skills for a Greener Future: The ECCB will run a free 2026 STEM Camp from July 6 for ages 14–18 across ECCU member territories, aiming to build digital and leadership skills for young people. Cargo for Local Livelihoods: St. Vincent’s Argyle International Airport says Executive Air’s new regional cargo service will boost tourism supply chains and help farmers export produce more easily. Booking for Inter-Island Travel: Trans Anguilla Airways is now live on Global Distribution Systems, making it easier for travel agents and visitors to search and book flights across the Eastern Caribbean. Marine Life Spotlight: A feature on blue whales highlights how their far-reaching calls depend on ocean conditions—another reminder that healthy seas support wildlife. Conservation Watch: A separate wildlife report flags the European eel smuggling crisis and the species’ sharp decline, underscoring how illegal trade can collapse freshwater ecosystems. Nature Tourism: A travel ranking names Anguilla’s Shoal Bay East the best beach in the Caribbean for 2026, praising its calm waters and serene feel.

Regional Air Access: JetBlue is adding more July flights from Fort Lauderdale to Aruba, St. Maarten, and Santo Domingo, giving Caribbean travellers extra daily options and more flexibility when plans shift. Youth & Skills: The ECCB will run a free 2026 STEM Camp starting July 6 for ages 14–18 across ECCU territories, aiming to build AI, design thinking, and leadership skills. Cargo & Local Trade: St. Vincent’s Argyle International Airport has announced Executive Air’s new regional air cargo service, designed to strengthen tourism logistics and help farmers export produce. Anguilla Connectivity: Trans Anguilla Airways is now bookable through Global Distribution Systems, making inter-island flights easier for travel advisors and visitors to find. Environment & Coasts: A new Caribbean beach ranking names Anguilla’s Shoal Bay East the top beach in the Caribbean for 2026, praising its calm waters, snorkeling conditions, and serene feel. Climate Resilience Context: A regional look at the Lesser Antilles highlights how extreme weather and warming seas are forcing islands to rethink energy, water, food, land, and tourism.

Regional Air Cargo Boost: St. Vincent’s Argyle International Airport says Executive Air has launched a new regional cargo service, aiming to strengthen logistics and trade links across the Caribbean, including Anguilla, and to help tourism, hospitality, and farmers move imported goods in and local produce out. Refugee Funding Call: UNHCR has opened an expression of interest for organisations to support protection, legal help, humanitarian assistance, livelihoods, and durable solutions for refugees and other forcibly displaced people across the Eastern and Southern Caribbean, with a deadline of 24 July 2026. Anguilla Travel Connectivity: Trans Anguilla Airways is now live on global airline distribution systems, making flights easier for travel advisors and travellers to search and book across multi-island trips. Marine Life Spotlight: A Blue Whale Radio feature highlights the deep, far-reaching sound world of blue whales, using their calls as a window into ocean life. Caribbean Climate Resilience Theme: A wider regional piece looks at how islands are adapting to more extreme weather and warming seas, from water stress to disaster-ready planning. Conservation Watch: A report on eel smuggling describes how organised wildlife crime is driving sharp declines in European eels, now critically endangered. Beach & Nature Tourism: A new ranking names Anguilla’s Shoal Bay East the top beach in the Caribbean for 2026, praising its calm waters and serene feel.