Air Connectivity & Tourism: BermudAir’s AnguillAir brand is set to expand winter service, including a new Toronto–Anguilla route from Dec. 19 (weekly Saturdays through May 1, 2027) and more frequent nonstops/directs from key U.S. gateways like Boston and Newark, aiming to bring more visitors to Anguilla’s tourism economy. Aviation Growth: BermudAir ordered 10 Airbus A220-300 aircraft (deliveries expected Q4 2027) to support network expansion across Bermuda, the Caribbean and North America, with plans to add up to 20 A220s by 2030. Regional Finance & Currency: The ECCB unveiled redesigned Eastern Caribbean banknotes that remove Queen Elizabeth II’s image and replace it with national heroes and regional icons, following ECCB Monetary Council discussions on stability and resilience. Public Policy & Investment: Anguilla’s Premier updated progress on the Sovereign Wealth Fund, saying IMF support is shaping the institutional design and legislative framework, while noting fuel surcharge and import duty measures to cushion cost-of-living pressures. Governance & Legal Affairs: A formal apology and retraction was issued in Anguilla over alleged Facebook posts found to be false and defamatory. Environment & Fisheries: A new look at chemical fishing highlights how hard-to-detect practices can devastate Caribbean reefs and high-value species like spiny lobster. Regional Tax Cooperation: CARICOM tax administrators meet in Guyana (July 27–31) for COTA’s 27th General Assembly, focused on smart, data-driven and AI-enabled revenue systems.