AGP Executive Report

Regional Air Connectivity: Anguilla’s Minister of Health, Tourism and Sports Cardigan Connor says regional air links are an “economic lifeline” for tourism, trade, business and family ties, pointing to Trans Anguilla Airways’ (TAA) growth. St. Kitts Expansion: TAA has opened a dedicated office at Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport in St. Kitts, with a locally based team and a ribbon-cutting led by St. Kitts and Nevis’ Acting Prime Minister, aimed at boosting passenger support and strengthening Eastern Caribbean connectivity. Tourism Performance: Anguilla reported 81,907 stayover visitors in the first half of 2026—up 19.9% year-on-year—with every month from January to June setting a new record, including a June high of 11,067. Luxury Yachting Push: Anguilla is using the Monaco Yacht Show to court luxury-yachting partnerships and improve the arrival and port-of-entry experience ahead of the Caribbean yachting season. Charter Boat Rules: Anguilla is finalising draft legislation to better regulate “party boats” from St. Martin and St. Maarten in Anguillian waters, responding to complaints from coastal tourism businesses.

Regional Air Connectivity: Anguilla’s Tourism, Health and Sports Minister Cardigan Connor called regional air links an “economic lifeline,” as Trans Anguilla Airways (TAA) opened a dedicated office at Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport in St. Kitts, with a locally based team to improve passenger support and strengthen business, trade and family travel. Airline Expansion: TAA’s St. Kitts move follows its long-running scheduled service to the Federation and is framed as a confidence signal for deeper Eastern Caribbean connectivity. Luxury Yachting Push: Anguilla is also working the Monaco Yacht Show to land new luxury-yachting partnerships and improve the port-of-entry and arrival experience ahead of the season. Tourism Momentum: New Anguilla Statistics Department figures show 81,907 stayover visitors in the first half of 2026—up 19.9% year-on-year—with each month from January to June setting a new record. Yacht Access Rules: Anguilla is finalising draft legislation to tighten rules for “party boats” entering from St. Martin and St. Maarten, aiming to protect local tourism operators while keeping visiting boats welcome.

Regional Airlift & Tourism: Anguilla’s Tourism Director Jameel Rochester welcomed Trans Anguilla Airways’ new dedicated St. Kitts office and locally based team at Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport, calling it a practical step to strengthen regional connectivity and passenger support. Luxury Yachting Push: Anguilla is using the Monaco Yacht Show to build partnerships and improve access, arrival procedures, and the port-of-entry experience ahead of the Caribbean yachting season, with officials from the Tourist Board and the Air and Sea Ports Authority leading targeted meetings. Tourism Performance: New Anguilla Statistics Department data shows 81,907 stayover visitors in the first half of 2026, up 19.9% year-on-year, with record months continuing beyond the usual peak season. Charter Boat Rules: Anguilla is finalising draft legislation to tighten controls on “party boats” entering from St. Martin and St. Maarten, aiming to protect local coastal tourism while keeping visiting vessels welcome. Business & Finance: A US court kept alive the IRS challenge to $239,773 in captive insurance tax deductions tied to Anguilla-based insurers, after rejecting a bid to end the dispute early.

Regional Airlift & Tourism: Anguilla Director of Tourism Jameel Rochester backed Trans Anguilla Airways’ move to open a dedicated St. Kitts office and locally based team at Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport, calling it a practical step to strengthen regional connectivity and passenger support. Tourism Demand: Anguilla posted another strong business signal with nearly 82,000 stayover visitors in the first half of 2026—up 19.9% year-on-year—with record-breaking months from January through June; the U.S. remained the top source market. Yachting & Ports: Anguilla is pushing its luxury yachting strategy at the Monaco Yacht Show, with officials meeting industry players to improve destination access and the port-of-entry experience ahead of the Caribbean season. Marine & Trade Rules: Anguilla is finalising draft legislation to tighten rules for “party boats” entering from St. Martin and St Maarten, aiming to give authorities more control while protecting local coastal tourism businesses. Wealth & Markets: A global wealth snapshot shows the richest 0.1% hold more wealth than the bottom 80% in 27 countries, highlighting how concentrated wealth can shape consumer demand and investment climates.

Tourism Surge: Anguilla is riding a strong 2026, welcoming 81,907 stayover visitors in the first half—up 19.9% from 68,287 in the same period last year—with six straight monthly records, including a June high of 11,067 (+13%). Yachting Strategy: Anguilla is also pushing deeper into luxury yachting at the Monaco Yacht Show, with a delegation focused on improving arrival procedures and the port-of-entry experience to attract yacht owners and high-value travelers. Foreign Boat Rules: As regional charter fees and restrictions heat up, Anguilla is finalising draft legislation to better regulate “party boats” coming from St Martin and St Maarten, aiming for more control while protecting local tourism businesses. Regional Context: A wider look at wealth concentration shows the richest 0.1% hold more than the bottom 80% in 27 countries, highlighting how uneven economic gains can be. Climate & Resilience: The Virtual Island Summit highlighted island-led responses to climate, ocean and economic pressures, calling for stronger finance and partnerships. Animal Health Legacy: Dr. Burnell S. Nisbett marked 50 years in veterinary service, reflecting on how animal health work helped build local capacity and food security.

Anguilla Tourism Surge: Anguilla logged 81,907 stayover visitors in the first half of 2026, up 19.9% year-on-year, with six straight monthly records from January to June; the U.S. remained the top source market (73.8% of stayovers in H1, rising to 79% in June). Luxury Yachting Push: Anguilla is using the Monaco Yacht Show to court new luxury-yachting partnerships and improve the arrival and port-of-entry experience ahead of the Caribbean season. Foreign Charter Boats Tightened: Anguilla is finalising draft legislation to better regulate “party boats” entering from St Martin and St Maarten, aiming to protect local coastal tourism while keeping access open. Regional Context—Charter Fees Clash: The move comes amid BVI–USVI tensions over higher fees and entry rules for foreign charters. Island Resilience Online: A Virtual Island Summit highlighted climate solutions and called for stronger finance and partnerships for island communities. Broader Business Signals: A global wealth-concentration snapshot and a Slovenia domain-name boom tied to “superintelligence” talk show how policy and branding can quickly move markets.

Anguilla Tourism Surge: Anguilla logged 81,907 stayover visitors in the first half of 2026, up 19.9% year-on-year, with six straight monthly records through June; total arrivals for the period hit 171,143, up 34.9%, as the U.S. remained the dominant source market. Luxury Yachting Push: Anguilla officials are using the Monaco Yacht Show to lock in new luxury-yachting partnerships and improve the arrival experience, including access and port-of-entry procedures, ahead of the Caribbean season. Luxury Strategy Follow-up: A separate report also flags Anguilla advancing its luxury yachting strategy at Monaco, with targeted meetings across yacht owners, operators and industry leaders. Regional Finance Move: St. Kitts and Nevis opened a new Retail Bond on the ECCB’s Regional Government Securities Market, lowering the entry barrier to EC$500 and offering a 4.50% fixed rate over two years. Business & Markets Watch: Coverage also looks at how the .WEB domain could reshape the internet address market, and how a surge in Slovenia’s .si registrations followed a U.S. “super intelligence” naming remark.

Anguilla Tourism Surge: Anguilla welcomed 81,907 stayover visitors in the first half of 2026, up 19.9% from the same period last year, with every month from January to June setting a new record; the U.S. remained the top source market (73.8% of stayovers in H1). Luxury Yachting Push: Anguilla is using the Monaco Yacht Show to win new luxury-yachting partnerships and improve the arrival and port-of-entry experience ahead of the Caribbean season, with targeted meetings involving the Tourist Board and the Air and Sea Ports Authority. .WEB Domain Watch: A new report says .WEB—now finally becoming available after years of legal and administrative delays—could challenge .COM as businesses look for fresh online branding options. Regional Business Signals: Antigua and Barbuda is betting on “dating tourism” via Love Link Caribbean, while St Kitts and Nevis opened a retail bond on the regional market to broaden access to government securities. Water & Agriculture (Regional): Barbados’ $220m South Coast Water Treatment project is set to start in October, aiming to expand reclaimed water for farmers amid drought concerns.

Luxury Yachting Push: Anguilla is using the Monaco Yacht Show to line up new superyacht partnerships and improve the arrival experience, with meetings focused on access, port-of-entry procedures and service expectations ahead of the Caribbean season. Tourism Momentum: Anguilla posted record-breaking performance in the first half of 2026, welcoming 81,907 stayover visitors (+19.9%) and 171,143 total arrivals (+34.9%), with the U.S. remaining the dominant source market. Regional Business Finance: St. Kitts and Nevis, with the ECCB, opened a new Retail Bond on the RGSM to broaden access to government securities, offering a 4.50% fixed rate for a 2-year term with a low EC$500 minimum. Sustainable Procurement: Minister Claret Connor highlighted sustainable procurement as a development tool at the UN Global Compact high-level forum, backing a new implementation framework aimed at helping governments and companies embed sustainability into purchasing. Agriculture Water Supply (Regional): Barbados’ $220m South Coast Water Treatment project is set to begin in October, targeting more reclaimed water for farmers amid drought concerns.

Luxury Yachting Push: Anguilla is using the Monaco Yacht Show to lock in new luxury-yachting partnerships and improve the arrival experience, with officials from the Tourist Board and the Air and Sea Ports Authority meeting yacht owners and operators to refine access, port procedures and service expectations ahead of the Caribbean season. Tourism Momentum: Anguilla reported record-breaking performance in 2026, welcoming 81,907 stayover visitors in the first half (up 19.9% year-on-year) and setting monthly highs including June’s 11,067 arrivals; the U.S. remained the dominant source market. Food and Water Pressure (Regional): Barbados’ BWA says a major South Coast Water Treatment project will start in October, boosting reclaimed water for farmers amid drought concerns—an issue echoed across the region as food production costs rise. Finance Access (Regional): St Kitts and Nevis opened a retail bond auction on the RGSM with a low minimum investment, aiming to broaden household participation in government securities. Sustainable Procurement (Regional): Sint Maarten’s Claret Connor highlighted sustainable procurement at UNGA’s Global Compact forum, framing it as a development tool for small island states.

Luxury Yachting Push: Anguilla is using the Monaco Yacht Show to lock in new superyacht partnerships and improve the arrival experience, with meetings focused on access, port-of-entry procedures and service expectations ahead of the Caribbean season. Tourism Surge: Anguilla hit record momentum in 2026, welcoming 81,907 stayover visitors in the first half—up 19.9% year-on-year—with June alone setting a monthly record of 11,067. Visitor Mix: The U.S. remained the top source market (73.8% of stayovers in H1), while day-trippers jumped sharply in June, lifting total arrivals for the first half to 171,143 (+34.9%). Regional Business Finance: St. Kitts and Nevis opened a retail bond auction on the RGSM with a household-friendly minimum of EC$500 and a 4.50% fixed rate for a 2-year term, aiming to broaden access to government securities. Food & Water Pressure (Regional): Barbados’ BWA says a $220m South Coast Water Treatment project will start in October to expand reclaimed water for farmers, while Saint Martin faces renewed debate on boosting local food production amid rising living costs.

Luxury Yachting Push: Anguilla is using the Monaco Yacht Show to lock in new superyacht partnerships and improve the arrival experience, with meetings focused on access, port-of-entry procedures and service expectations ahead of the Caribbean season. Tourism Momentum: Anguilla reported 81,907 stayover visitors in the first half of 2026—up 19.9% year-on-year—with record-breaking growth in every month from January to June; the U.S. remained the top source market. Food & Water Pressure (Regional): Barbados’ $220m South Coast Water Treatment project is set to start in October, aiming to expand reclaimed water for farmers as drought concerns rise. Farmers’ Welcome (Regional): The BWA project is expected to support up to 260 farmers and free potable water for households. Finance Access (Regional): St. Kitts and Nevis opened a retail bond auction on the RGSM with a lower entry point (EC$500 minimum) and a 4.50% fixed rate for a 2-year term. Procurement & Sustainability (Regional): Minister Claret Connor highlighted sustainable procurement at UNGA 81, framing it as a development tool for small island states.

Tourism Momentum: Anguilla is riding a record-breaking wave, welcoming 81,907 stayover visitors in the first half of 2026—up 19.9% from 68,287 in the same period last year—with every month from January to June setting a new high, including June’s monthly record of 11,067 stayovers (+13%). Market Mix: The U.S. remained the dominant source, supplying 73.8% of stayovers in the first half (79% in June), while excursionists jumped 71.5% in June, lifting total first-half arrivals to 171,143 (+34.9%). Luxury Yachting Strategy: Anguilla is pushing its luxury yachting plan at the Monaco Yacht Show, meeting owners and operators to strengthen destination and port-of-entry experiences ahead of the next yachting season. Regional Finance & Investment: St. Kitts and Nevis launched a Retail Bond on the ECCU market, lowering the entry barrier to EC$500 with a 4.50% fixed rate over two years—aimed at widening household participation in government securities. Food & Water Pressure (Regional): Barbados’ BWA says a major South Coast water treatment project will start in October, boosting reclaimed water for up to 260 farmers—an example of how water supply is becoming a business-critical issue across the region.

Tourism Surge: Anguilla logged record tourism momentum in 2026, welcoming 81,907 stayover visitors in the first half—up 19.9% year-on-year—with the U.S. supplying 73.8% of arrivals; June alone hit a monthly record of 11,067 stayovers. Luxury Yachting Push: Anguilla is advancing its luxury yachting strategy at the Monaco Yacht Show, with the Tourist Board and AASPA leading meetings aimed at boosting destination access and strengthening port-of-entry experiences. Food & Water Security: Farmers welcomed a major water plan in the region as Barbados’ BWA moves toward a $220m South Coast Water Treatment project to expand reclaimed water for agriculture, targeting up to 260 farmers and easing potable water pressure. Regional Finance: St. Kitts and Nevis opened a Retail Bond auction on the RGSM, lowering entry to EC$500 with a 4.50% fixed rate for a 2-year term—aimed at widening household investing across the ECCU. Business & Markets: DDL in St. Kitts and Nevis broke ground on a US$10m expansion to add bottling and position the island as a hub for distributing Guyanese-made products to smaller Caribbean markets. Tech Access: iCloud+ now bundles Apple TV and Apple Arcade in Anguilla and many other countries, adding entertainment at no extra cost.

Luxury Yachting Push: Anguilla is ramping up its luxury yachting strategy at the Monaco Yacht Show 2026, holding targeted meetings with yacht owners, operators and industry leaders to improve destination and port-of-entry experience ahead of the new season. Tourism Growth: Anguilla logged record tourism momentum in 2026, welcoming nearly 82,000 stayover visitors in the first half—up 19.9% year-on-year—with the U.S. as the dominant source market and June setting a monthly stayover record. Travel Trade Drive: The Anguilla Tourist Board wrapped a five-day U.S. roadshow engaging more than 200 travel advisors across New York, Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, featuring property showcases and networking with key hotel partners. Regional Finance: St. Kitts and Nevis launched a Retail Bond on the ECCU’s regional government securities market, lowering the minimum investment to EC$500 and offering a 4.50% fixed rate over two years. Food Security Debate: A Saint Martin report spotlights the need to put fishers and farmers at the center of responses to rising food costs, fuel pressures and local production constraints.

Tourism Surge in Anguilla: Anguilla welcomed 81,907 stayover visitors in the first half of 2026, up 19.9% from 68,287 in the same period last year, with each month from January to June setting a record; June alone hit 11,067 stayovers (+13%). The U.S. remained the top source market (60,415 stayovers, 73.8% of the total), while day-trippers jumped 71.5% in June to 15,771, pushing total arrivals for the half-year to 171,143 (+34.9%). Regional Finance & Investment: St. Kitts and Nevis launched a retail Retail Bond on the ECCB’s Regional Government Securities Market, lowering the entry barrier to EC$500 and offering a 4.50% fixed rate for a 2-year term. Anguilla Tourism Trade Push: The Anguilla Tourist Board wrapped a five-day U.S. destination roadshow engaging 200+ travel advisors across New York, Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, featuring partner hotel presentations. Caribbean Business & Logistics: DDL (Guyana) broke ground on a US$10m expansion in St. Kitts to add bottling and position the island as a hub supplying smaller Caribbean markets. Travel Market Context: Apple iCloud+ now bundles Apple TV and Apple Arcade for users in Anguilla and other countries, while regional air connectivity news highlights growing Caribbean flight options and cargo capacity moves.