AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAir & Tourism Growth: BermudAir says its first year in Anguilla has been a “runaway success,” crediting close work with airport operators, tourism authorities and hotels, as it moves to scale with an order for 10 Airbus A220-300s (deliveries from Q4 2027) aimed at adding capacity and opening new direct routes across the Caribbean and beyond. Sovereign Wealth Fund Update: Anguilla’s Premier Cora Richardson Hodge reports IMF technical work is shaping the fund’s institutional design and legislative framework, expected to be finalised by end of the quarter, with the fund set to convert strong revenues (notably from the .ai domain) into long-term resilience; she also notes cost-of-living relief measures and public debt at end-June of EC$278m. Regional Policy & Finance: ECCB Monetary Council unveiled redesigned Eastern Caribbean banknotes that replace Queen Elizabeth II’s image with national heroes and regional icons, while also reaffirming the EC dollar’s role as a stability anchor. Business & Community Events: The Virtual Island Summit returns Sept 15–17, 2026 with a new three-day format and confirmed speakers including Minister Jache Adams, focusing on decarbonisation, tourism and systems change. Sports & Culture: Oualie Rhythms Steel Orchestra won the 2026 National Bank Panorama Championship in Nevis, with Gifted Youth taking first runner-up.
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