AGP Executive Report

Regional Policy: OECS, with UNICEF support, has unveiled a new OECS Regional Child Policy and Strategic Plan 2026–2032, built on a “whole-of-the-child” approach and shaped by input from children, parents and stakeholders, aiming for every child to feel valued, safe, supported, loved and empowered by 2032. Weather Watch: A tropical disturbance moving through the Lesser Antilles is triggering flash flood watches and alerts across several islands, with heavy rain and gusty winds possible into Saturday. Sports (Volleyball): Bermuda swept Anguilla 3-0 in both men’s and women’s matches at the ECVA Senior Volleyball Championship in the VI, while Anguilla’s earlier ECVA opener against the VI men ended in a tight five-set loss. Tourism & Travel (Anguilla): Anguilla is ranked No. 1 in the Caribbean and No. 3 worldwide for festive travel by Virtuoso, and Anguilla Air Services has been named Official Air Carrier Partner for St Kitts’ Sugar Mas 55. Local Finance (SKNANB): SKNANB says joint-loan repayments must come from one designated account starting Sept. 1, 2026, raising questions for separated couples and changed business partnerships. Culture: Montserrat’s De Bear won the 2026 Leeward Islands Calypso Monarch in Anguilla, with Anguilla’s Queen Roxxy runner-up.

Regional Child Policy: The OECS Commission, with UNICEF support, has unveiled its OECS Regional Child Policy and Strategic Plan 2026–2032, built on a “whole-of-the-child” approach and shaped by input from children, parents and stakeholders, aiming for every child in the OECS to feel valued, safe, supported and empowered by 2032. Weather Watch: A tropical wave is bringing flash flood watches and alerts across parts of the Lesser Antilles, with heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds expected into Saturday. Sports—Volleyball: Bermuda swept Anguilla in both ECVA Senior Volleyball matches in Tortola, while Anguilla’s men also faced a tough start in the ECVA Senior Men opener against the VI. Tourism Spotlight: Anguilla is ranked No. 1 in the Caribbean and No. 3 worldwide for festive travel by Virtuoso, with West End also placing No. 8 among top individual festive destinations. Finance—Banking Rule: SKNANB says joint-loan repayments must come from one designated account starting Sept. 1, raising questions for separated couples and changed business partnerships. Culture & Youth Football: De Bear won the Leeward Islands Calypso Monarch 2026 in Anguilla, and regional youth football continues with Anguilla set to face in CFU U14 Challenge Series group play in Punta Cana.

Weather Watch: A tropical wave moving through the Lesser Antilles has triggered flash flood watches and alerts across several Eastern Caribbean islands, with heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds expected into Saturday; the US National Hurricane Center flags low development odds for AL92 but warns strong winds and downpours are still possible. Regional Policy: The OECS, with UNICEF support, has unveiled a Regional Child Policy and Strategic Plan 2026–2032, built on a whole-of-the-child approach and aimed at protecting and advancing children’s rights across the Eastern Caribbean. Anguilla Sports: Bermuda swept Anguilla in both ECVA volleyball matches in Tortola, winning 3-0 in the women’s and 3-0 in the men’s contests; Anguilla’s teams will face St Vincent and the Grenadines (men) and the British Virgin Islands (women) later today. Festive Travel Boost: Anguilla has been ranked No. 1 in the Caribbean and No. 3 worldwide for festive travel by Virtuoso, with West End also placing No. 8 among individual destinations. Local Business/Travel: Anguilla Air Services has been named Official Air Carrier Partner for St Kitts and Nevis’ Sugar Mas 55, aiming to strengthen regional connectivity and boost carnival tourism. Finance Notice: SKNANB says joint-loan repayments must come from one designated account starting September 1, raising questions for separated couples and changed business partnerships.

Luxury Travel Boom: Virtuoso data shows fall 2026 luxury travel is surging, with sales up 69% and reservations up 59% versus the first half of 2025—September is leading the charge (up 77%). Anguilla Tourism Spotlight: Anguilla is ranked No. 1 in the Caribbean and No. 3 worldwide for festive travel by Virtuoso, with West End also placing No. 8 among individual festive destinations. Local Banking Update: St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank says joint-loan repayments must come from one designated account starting Sept. 1, raising questions for separated couples and changed business partnerships. Weather Watch: A strong tropical disturbance is expected to bring storm-like conditions across the Lesser Antilles through the weekend, with gusty winds and heavy rain possible. Sports & Culture: Anguilla’s Roxxy finished first runner-up in the Leeward Islands Calypso Monarch (784 points), while regional football and volleyball action continues across the ECVA and CFU youth tournaments.

OECS Child Protection: The OECS Commission, with UNICEF support, has unveiled its Regional Child Policy and Strategic Plan 2026–2032, built with input from children, parents and stakeholders and aimed at improving protection, development and well-being across the Eastern Caribbean through a “whole-of-the-child” approach. Festive Tourism Boost: Anguilla has been ranked No. 1 in the Caribbean and No. 3 worldwide for festive travel by Virtuoso, with West End also placing No. 8 among individual destinations—fueling optimism for luxury year-end demand. Regional Sports (Volleyball): Bermuda swept day two of the ECVA Championships in the British Virgin Islands, and both Bermuda teams are set to face Anguilla today (Aug 14). Youth Football (CFU U14): Guyana’s U14 boys depart for Punta Cana to face Montserrat (Aug 16), Anguilla (Aug 17) and the Bahamas (Aug 19) in the CFU Challenge Series. Air Connectivity & Culture: Anguilla Air Services has been named Official Air Carrier Partner for St Kitts and Nevis’ Sugar Mas 55, aiming to strengthen regional connectivity and boost carnival tourism. Calypso Spotlight: Montserrat’s De Bear won the 2026 Leeward Islands Calypso Monarch in Anguilla, with Anguilla’s Roxxy first runner-up and Antigua’s King Young Destroyer second runner-up.

Tourism Spotlight: Anguilla has been ranked No. 1 in the Caribbean and No. 3 worldwide for festive travel by Virtuoso, with West End also placing No. 8 among individual festive destinations—another strong signal for the island’s luxury season. Regional Air Connectivity: Anguilla Air Services has signed on as the official air carrier partner for St. Kitts and Nevis’ Sugar Mas 55, aiming to boost regional visitor flow and carnival reach. Sports—Volleyball: The Virgin Islands men opened the ECVA Senior Championship in Tortola with a 2-3 loss to Anguilla in a five-set thriller, with VI captain Norville Braithwaite pointing to early jitters. Sports—Football Pathways: A Slough-based former pro is building a pathway for young players of Anguillian heritage to reach the Anguilla national team. Culture—Calypso: Montserrat’s De Bear won the Leeward Islands Calypso Monarch in Anguilla with 866 points; Anguilla’s Roxxy took first runner-up (784) and Antigua’s King Young Destroyer placed second runner-up (746). Business & Tech (Global): New research suggests .ai is overtaking .com on average domain value, reflecting the continued pull of AI into tech and branding.

Sports & Youth Pathways: A former Slough pro footballer, Alan Paris, is building a UK-to-Anguilla pathway to identify players of Anguillian heritage for the national team, with his son Luke Paris already featuring for Anguilla in CONCACAF and World Cup qualifying campaigns. Regional Volleyball: The Virgin Islands men opened the ECVA Senior Championship in Tortola with a 2-3 loss to Anguilla, while ECVA also runs a National Referees Course in the VI with officials from across the region including Anguilla. Football (U14): Team Bahamas has named its squad for the CFU U14 Challenge Series in Punta Cana, drawn in Tier II Group C alongside Anguilla, Guyana and Montserrat, with Anguilla set to face Bahamas on Aug. 16. Culture Spotlight: Montserrat’s De Bear reclaimed the Leeward Islands Calypso Monarch title in Anguilla’s Summer Festival, finishing on 866 points; Anguilla’s Roxxy took first runner-up (784) and Antigua’s King Young Destroyer placed second runner-up (746). Tourism & Luxury Momentum: Anguilla was ranked No. 1 Caribbean destination and No. 3 worldwide for festive travel by Virtuoso, and Anguilla Air Services was named Official Air Carrier Partner for St Kitts and Nevis’ Sugar Mas 55 to boost regional carnival travel.

Air Travel & Tourism: Anguilla Air Services has been named Official Air Carrier Partner for St Kitts and Nevis’ Sugar Mas 55, with coordinated regional marketing aimed at boosting carnival tourism and visitor participation. Festive Travel Demand: Virtuoso reports Anguilla ranks No. 3 among its top festive travel countries, as luxury holiday bookings across the Caribbean surge well ahead of last year. Regional Sports & Culture: The Leeward Islands Calypso Monarch 2026 was won by Montserrat’s De Bear (866 points) at Anguilla Summer Festival, with Anguilla’s Roxxy (784) first runner-up and Antigua’s King Young Destroyer (746) second runner-up; Nevis also marked its Kaiso Monarch Kairo’s strong regional showing. Business & Finance: Republic Bank launched its 2026 “Pick Your Rate” campaign, offering customers more flexible loan options across the Eastern Caribbean. New Development Watch: Port Nimara in Anguilla has marked its official launch, advancing plans for a superyacht marina, Equinox resort, branded residences, and oceanfront villas.

Luxury Tourism Buzz: Virtuoso Travel Week 2026 data puts Anguilla at No. 3 among top festive travel countries, with several other Caribbean islands also ranking as year-end bookings surge. Big Beach Spotlight: Big 7 Travel’s “world’s top 50 best beaches” list crowns Cornwall’s Porthcurno, while Luskentyre (Scotland) and Whitesands (Wales) also make the cut—good global attention for the region’s beach brand. Anguilla Development Watch: Port Nimara’s major luxury marina and resort project is moving ahead, with an Equinox Hotels component, branded residences, villas and a new private yacht club previewed for officials and buyers. Sports & Culture: Montserrat’s De Bear reclaimed the Leeward Islands Calypso Monarch title in Anguilla with 866 points; Anguilla’s Roxxy took first runner-up (784) and Antigua’s King Young Destroyer was second runner-up (746). Regional Sports: ECVA is hosting a senior volleyball championships in the British Virgin Islands (Aug 12–16), with Anguilla among the teams. Finance & Travel Demand: Caribbean travel during hurricane season is up 21% year-on-year, as lower fares and resort rates keep demand strong into fall.

Luxury Tourism Boost: Virtuoso Travel Week data puts Anguilla at No. 3 for festive year-end travel among top luxury destinations, with festive sales up 56% and reservations up 65% across the region. Hurricane-Season Demand: Squaremouth reports Caribbean travel running 21% ahead of last year as lower fall prices and a forecast for fewer storms keep bookings strong into September, October and November. Big Anguilla Development: Port Nimara is officially launched, with a 118-berth superyacht marina, an Equinox resort, branded residences and a new private yacht club taking shape. Culture in the Spotlight: Montserrat’s De Bear reclaimed the Leeward Islands Calypso Monarch crown in Anguilla with 866 points; Anguilla’s Roxxy was first runner-up (784) and Antigua’s King Young Destroyer second runner-up (746). Sports & Community: ECVA is running a senior volleyball championships in the BVI (Aug 12–16) with Anguilla among the teams, while Anguilla’s tourism director pushes youth into hospitality and calls for Caribbean cooperation over rivalry.

Tourism Demand: Caribbean travel is running 21% ahead of last year during hurricane season, with lower fall fares and resort rates helping keep bookings strong into September, October and November. Anguilla Hospitality & Jobs: Anguilla’s tourism director, Jameel Rochester, is urging young people to build careers in hospitality and pushing for regional cooperation so the Caribbean can compete with global destinations like the Maldives and Dubai. Major Anguilla Development: Port Nimara is moving ahead with a new superyacht marina, an Equinox resort, branded residences, oceanfront villas and a private yacht club. Luxury Spotlight: Malliouhana Resort continues to draw attention as a “quiet luxury” favourite on Meads Bay. Calypso in the Leewards: Montserrat’s De Bear won the 2026 Leeward Islands Calypso Monarch in Anguilla with 866 points; Anguilla’s Roxxy took first runner-up (784) and Antigua’s King Young Destroyer placed second runner-up (746). Sports & Training: ECVA is running a National Referees Volleyball Course in the Virgin Islands, with practical training tied to the ECVA Senior Championships.

UK–OTs Engagement: Anguilla Premier André Ebanks joined other Overseas Territories leaders on a first outreach call with the new UK Overseas Territories minister, Uma Kumaran, with priorities flagged as climate resilience, AI, economic growth, and tackling violence against women and girls. Leeward Islands Calypso Monarch: Montserrat’s De Bear reclaimed the 2026 Leeward Islands Calypso Monarch title in Anguilla, scoring 866 points; Anguilla’s Roxxy took first runner-up (784) and Antigua’s King Young Destroyer placed second runner-up (746). Tourism & Culture: Montserrat’s De Bear is set for a welcome-home ceremony at John A. Osborne Airport on Monday, while Anguilla’s own calypso community celebrated the regional showcase during the Anguilla Summer Festival. Anguilla Development & Luxury: Port Nimara has officially launched, advancing a major Anguilla waterfront plan featuring a 118-berth superyacht marina, an Equinox resort, branded residences, villas, and a private yacht club. Business Finance: Republic Bank (EC) launched its 2026 “Pick Your Rate” campaign, promoting Make It Happen Loans with pre-discounted interest options across the Eastern Caribbean. Sports (Regional): The Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Championships are set for Tortola (Aug. 12–16), with Anguilla listed among the women’s teams.

Leeward Islands Calypso: Montserrat’s Keithroy “De Bear” Morson is set for a 9:45 a.m. welcome-home ceremony Monday at John A. Osborne Airport after reclaiming the 2026 Leeward Islands Calypso Monarch crown in Anguilla with 866 points, edging Anguilla’s Roxxy (784) and Antigua’s King Young Destroyer (746). Local Sports & Youth: Montserrat has named an 18-player Emerald Boys U14 squad for the CFU Boys’ U-14 Challenge Series in Punta Cana (Aug. 16–19), with group games against Guyana, The Bahamas, and Anguilla. Tourism & Jobs: Anguilla’s tourism director Jameel Rochester is urging young people into hospitality and pushing Caribbean destinations to collaborate, saying the region’s real competition is beyond the islands. Business & Development: Port Nimara is moving ahead with a major Anguilla luxury plan—118-berth superyacht marina, Equinox resort, branded residences, and a new private yacht club—while Republic Bank rolls out its “Pick Your Rate” campaign across the region. Real Estate Watch: Dog Island, a 510-acre private island off Anguilla’s northwest coast, has been listed for $222 million.

Leeward Islands Calypso: Montserrat’s Keithroy “De Bear” Morson reclaimed the Leeward Islands Calypso Monarch crown in Anguilla, scoring 866 points—82 ahead of Anguilla’s Roxanne “Queen Roxxy” Webster (784). Antigua & Barbuda’s Leston “Young Destroyer” Jacobs placed second runner-up with 746. De Bear said the win was about proving he could do it again, and he later joked about whether it’s time to retire. Local Sports & Youth: Montserrat named an 18-player U14 squad for the 2026 CFU Boys’ Challenge Series in Punta Cana, with group-stage matches against Guyana, The Bahamas, and Anguilla. Tourism & Jobs: Anguilla’s tourism director Jameel Rochester urged young people into hospitality careers and called on Caribbean destinations to collaborate, saying the real competition is outside the region. Luxury Development Watch: Port Nimara’s major waterfront project in Anguilla is moving ahead, featuring a 118-berth superyacht marina, an Equinox resort, branded residences, oceanfront villas, and a private yacht club. Real Estate Spotlight: Dog Island—about 510 acres off Anguilla—has been listed for $222 million via Dream Dwell Realty, with the island noted for major seabird habitat and conservation work.

Leeward Islands Calypso: Montserrat’s De Bear reclaimed the Leeward Islands Calypso Monarch crown in Anguilla, scoring 866 points to beat the region’s top calypsonians; Anguilla on the podium: Roxxy finished first runner-up with 784 points, while Antigua and Barbuda’s King Young Destroyer took second runner-up with 746; Nevis in the spotlight: Nevis celebrated TDC Senior Kaiso Monarch Kairo after his regional showcase in Anguilla, with local supporters praising his storytelling and stage presence; Football youth pathway: Montserrat named an 18-player U14 squad for the 2026 CFU Boys’ Under-14 Challenge Series in Punta Cana, with group-stage matches against Guyana, The Bahamas, and Anguilla; Tourism and jobs: Anguilla’s tourism director, Jameel Rochester, urged young people to build careers in hospitality and called for Caribbean destinations to collaborate rather than compete; Anguilla business and property: Dog Island, a 510-acre private island off Anguilla, has been listed for $222 million through Dream Dwell Realty.

Tourism & Jobs: Anguilla’s Tourism Director Jameel Rochester is urging young people into hospitality careers and says the Caribbean should collaborate, not compete, arguing the region’s real rivals are outside the Caribbean. Luxury & Lifestyle: A fresh spotlight on Malliouhana praises its low-key, “whispered” luxury at Meads Bay, with staff service and dining experiences highlighted. Regional Sports: The Bahamas U14 squad is set for the CFU Challenge in the Dominican Republic, with Anguilla in its group. Calypso Spotlight: Leeward Islands Calypso action is building in Anguilla’s Summer Festival, with St. Kitts’ King Drewzy and Nevis’ Kairo among performers. Big Money Real Estate: Dog Island—about 510 acres off Anguilla—has been listed for $222 million, with conservation credentials and wildlife protections emphasized. Digital Governance: Anguilla hosted a regional AI workshop for parliamentarians, focusing on ethical AI, cybersecurity, and misinformation. Hospitality Tech: dailypoint says it has expanded in the Americas, including its first Anguilla customer, Carimar Beach Club.