Aviation & Tourism Investment: Nevis has officially broken ground on the multi-million-dollar expansion of Vance W. Amory International Airport, with plans to extend the runway by 2,000 feet (to 6,000 feet) and add a new fire hall, fuel farm, expanded terminal and customs facilities, plus more parking capacity for up to 50 executive jets—projected to finish in about 18 months. Tourism Demand: New Caribbean Tourism Organization figures point to Anguilla as the region’s fastest-growing destination, up 24.6% in first-quarter 2026 stayover visitors (46,691), supported by strong luxury resort demand and a growing villa market. Community Tourism Policy: OECS tourism officials met in Saint Lucia to push community-based tourism as a core growth engine, supported by the EU’s 11th EDF, with training aimed at strengthening national CBT policies so communities become primary beneficiaries. Local Business & Culture: St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank is sponsoring the 2026 Nevis Mango Festival (July 2–5), backing local entrepreneurs, chefs, artisans and farmers through a four-day programme of culinary and cultural events. Sports & Youth Development: On Nevis, TDC continues its Runako Morton legacy work by sponsoring the 2026 Primary Schools Cricket Tournament, bringing back organised cricket at E T W Park and reinforcing youth values through sport. Hospitality Expansion: ÀNI Private Resorts announced the January 2027 opening of ÀNI Shoal Bay in Anguilla, a 15-suite exclusive-use beachfront retreat designed for one group at a time.