AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAviation & Tourism Boost: Nevis has officially broken ground on the Vance W. Amory International Airport expansion, starting July 1, with the project set to run about 18 months and include a 2,000-foot runway extension, a new terminal and customs hall, a fire hall, fuel farm, and expanded parking for up to 50 executive jets. Regional Tourism Strategy: OECS tourism officials met in Saint Lucia to push community-based tourism, backed by the 11th EDF, aiming to make local communities the main beneficiaries through stronger national policies and action plans. Anguilla Travel Momentum: A new tourism growth snapshot from the Caribbean Tourism Organization puts Anguilla at the top of the region for first-quarter 2026 stayover growth, up 24.6% year-on-year. Connectivity Moves: JetBlue will add daily Fort Lauderdale–St. Maarten service from July 9, improving summer access for the wider Leeward Islands travel market. Public Service & Justice: OECS leaders agreed to raise the retirement age for Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court judges from 65 to 70, citing recruitment challenges. Local Recognition: Anguilla’s Royal Police Force held an awards ceremony at the Governor’s Office Garden, honoring investigative work, life-saving actions, and training support.
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