ECCU Banknotes Update: The Eastern Caribbean Currency Union says new EC bank notes will replace Queen Elizabeth II’s image with Caribbean heroes, with Grenada’s Olympic medalist Kirani James set to appear on the $5 note from 2027—expected to enter circulation that year across ECCU members including Anguilla. Regional Public Service Cooperation: Bermuda wrapped up an Overseas Territories summit (June 11–12) bringing together deputy governors and heads of public service from across the region to tackle workforce shortages, public service reform, leadership development, and how to integrate emerging tech like AI. UK Overseas Territories Marine Research Tender: The UK’s Blue Belt Programme is moving ahead with “Beyond the Reef” work, seeking an open-procedure supplier (valued at £180,000) to process Anguilla and other territory samples for DNA metabarcoding and publishable sequence data. Medical Education Pressure in the UK: New Anglia University is promoting its UK-aligned Doctor of Medicine pathway as UK medical school competition intensifies, citing a widening gap between applications and funded places. Anguilla Legal Politics: A local political dispute is being framed around “The Horseman” lawsuit, with the opposition New National Party reportedly trying to turn the case into a campaign issue against Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell’s ruling party. Caribbean Connectivity: BermudAir announced expanded winter air service from Toronto to Turks and Caicos starting Dec. 19, 2026, with weekly Saturday flights and onward connections that also include Anguilla.