Anguilla Tourism & Airlift: BermudAir’s AnguillAir push is set to boost winter arrivals with expanded North American service, including a new Toronto–Anguilla route from Dec. 19 (weekly Saturdays through May 1, 2027) and more frequent nonstops from U.S. gateways like Boston and Newark, aiming to widen access to Anguilla’s tourism base. Sovereign Wealth Fund Update: Premier Cora Richardson Hodge says an IMF technical team has been working on the fund’s institutional design and a legislative framework, expected to be finalised by end of the quarter, with the fund intended to convert strong current revenues (including from .ai) into long-term resilience; she also noted EC$19m in near-term cost-of-living measures and EC$278m public debt at end-June. ECCB Money & Identity: The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank unveiled redesigned EC banknotes that remove Queen Elizabeth II’s image and replace it with national heroes and regional icons, following the ECCB Monetary Council’s 113th meeting. Regional Tax Policy: CARICOM’s COTA conference opens in Georgetown, Guyana (July 27–31) under the theme “Future-Ready CARICOM Tax Administration,” with a focus on smart, data-driven and AI-enabled revenue systems. Aviation Investment (BermudAir): BermudAir ordered 10 Airbus A220-300 aircraft (deliveries expected Q4 2027) to support network growth across Bermuda and the wider Caribbean, with plans to add up to 20 A220s by 2030. Business Growth Event: St. Maarten’s Chamber (COCI) drew 240+ attendees at its “Island Roots to Global Routes” pre-mission assembly, preparing firms for a U.S. expansion mission and expo in Miami in November. Tech & Domains: .io registration costs are set to rise 12% to $56 on Jan. 19, 2027, while Anguilla’s .ai continues to gain traction as a tech brand.