AGP Executive Report

Tourism Policy & Planning: Nevis Premier Mark Brantley says the island’s biggest tourism hurdle is seasonality, with winter peaks in the U.S. and Europe followed by summer troughs—so the Nevis Island Administration is leaning harder on cultural and sporting events to smooth demand and push a stronger regional market. Regional Tourism Diplomacy: Caribbean Week in New York 2026 opened June 1 with ministers and commissioners across the region, including Anguilla, using the CTO gathering to improve connectivity, build resilience, and present a unified Caribbean tourism front amid geopolitical and market shifts. Anguilla Tourism Governance: Anguilla’s Tourist Board named Sean Richard as new Chairman effective June 1, replacing Cecile Amelia Vanterpool-Kubisch, as the government frames the move as part of tightening strategic oversight for the luxury destination. Constitutional Reform Watch (Anguilla): Premier Cora Richardson-Hodge says Anguilla’s constitutional review commission is awaiting a draft report and public consultations, with one key issue expected to be separating the Attorney General’s civil role from the Director of Public Prosecutions’ criminal role. Judicial Appointments (Regional): The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court appointed Margaret Price Findlay as Chief Justice effective April 9, reinforcing regional rule-of-law leadership. Parliamentary Governance (Overseas Territories): Montserrat’s Speaker and Clerk are attending the UK and Overseas Territories Speakers’ Conference in Cayman, focused on keeping legislatures resilient amid political, technological, and social change. Environment Month (Regional): St Kitts and Nevis launched plans for Environment Month 2026, with a June 5 launch and a calendar of clean-ups, youth and school activities, and a Green Expo.

Judicial Leadership: The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court appointed Margaret Price Findlay as its 14th Chief Justice, effective April 9, reinforcing regional rule-of-law and administrative oversight across OECS states and British overseas territories. Anguilla Tourism Governance: Anguilla named Sean Richard as new Chairman of the Anguilla Tourist Board from June 1, as Minister Cardigan Connor frames the move as part of stronger strategic oversight for the island’s luxury tourism push. Constitutional Reform Watch (Anguilla): Premier Cora Richardson-Hodge says Anguilla’s constitutional review commission is awaiting a draft report, with expected public consultations to follow; one key topic is separating the Attorney General and Director of Public Prosecutions roles. Regional Parliament & Law: A UK House of Commons briefing highlights separation-of-powers differences across overseas territories, including how governors and speakers can shape legislative authority. Environment Month (Regional): St Kitts and Nevis launched plans for Environment Month 2026, with a June 5 World Earth Day launch and a full calendar of clean-ups, youth activities, and a Green Expo. Tourism Diplomacy: Caribbean Week in New York 2026 brings together tourism ministers and commissioners from across the region to coordinate strategy amid shifting geopolitical and market pressures. Sports & Youth: St Kitts and Nevis’ 12-year-old Greyson Burrell made history by competing in the Optimist North American Championship in Halifax, placing 20th in the Bronze Fleet. Culture Calendar (Anguilla): Anguilla Summer Festival is set for July 10 to August 9, 2026, with boat races, pageants, calypso/soca competitions, and street events. Travel Advisories: The U.S. updated its Caribbean travel advisories, with most destinations at Level 1 but higher warnings for places like Haiti and Trinidad and Tobago.

Judicial Leadership: Her Ladyship Madam Margaret Price Findlay has been appointed the 14th Chief Justice of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court, effective 9 April 2026, taking on key judicial leadership and administrative oversight for the ECSC across OECS states and British Overseas Territories. Tourism Governance: Anguilla’s Tourist Board has named Sean Richard as Chairman effective 1 June, replacing Cecile Amelia Vanterpool-Kubisch, with the change framed as strengthening strategic oversight for the island’s tourism sector. Constitutional Reform Watch: Premier Cora Richardson-Hodge says Anguilla’s constitutional review commission is awaiting a draft report, with expected public consultations to address issues including separating the Attorney General and Director of Public Prosecutions roles. Environment Month (Regional): St Kitts and Nevis is launching Environment Month 2026 on 5 June with a full calendar of clean-ups, youth and school activities, and a Green Expo, supported by the St Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank. Regional Parliament Links: Montserrat is sending Speaker Marjorie Smith and Clerk Dr Judith Baker to the Commons and Overseas Territories Speakers’ Conference in Cayman, focused on governance reform and constitutional development. Culture & Tourism Calendar: Anguilla’s Summer Festival is set for 10 July–9 August 2026, with boat races, pageants, calypso/soca competitions, street festivals and beach parties.

Tourism Governance: Anguilla’s Tourist Board has named Sean Richard as Chairman effective June 1, replacing Cecile Amelia Vanterpool-Kubisch, with Lockhart Hughes joining the board—moves framed by Minister Cardigan Connor as part of strengthening oversight and strategic leadership in the tourism sector. Constitution Reform: Premier Cora Richardson-Hodge says Anguilla’s constitutional review commission is awaiting a draft report, with expected public consultations to follow; one key issue flagged is separating the Attorney General’s civil role from the Director of Public Prosecutions’ criminal role. Environment & Public Engagement: St Kitts and Nevis launched plans for Environment Month 2026 under “Climate Action: For Environment, For Empowerment, For Everyone,” with a June 5 World Earth Day launch and a calendar featuring clean-ups, youth activities, and a Green Expo—supported by the St Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank. Regional Parliamentary Links: Montserrat’s Speaker and Clerk are attending the Commons and Overseas Territories Speakers’ Conference in the Cayman Islands, focusing on governance resilience, constitutional development, and legislative continuity. Culture & Tourism Calendar: Anguilla’s summer season is building momentum with local market programming and a major Anguilla Summer Festival set for July 10–August 9, highlighting boat races, music, pageants, and events that support local businesses. Regional Tourism Diplomacy: Caribbean Week in New York 2026 opens June 1 with confirmed tourism ministerial participation from Anguilla and across the region, aiming to strengthen economic resilience and market strategy.

Tourism Leadership: Anguilla’s Tourist Board has named Sean Richard as Chairman effective June 1, replacing Cecile Amelia Vanterpool-Kubisch (staying on as a director), with Lockhart Hughes joining the board as part of a broader push for tighter governance in the sector. Constitutional Reform: Premier Cora Richardson-Hodge says AUF’s constitutional review commission is awaiting a draft report, with public consultation next; one key issue flagged is separating the Attorney General’s and Director of Public Prosecutions roles. Environment Month (Regional): St Kitts and Nevis is launching Environment Month 2026 on June 5 under “Climate Action: For Environment, For Empowerment, For Everyone,” backed by the St Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank, with clean-ups, youth and school activities, and a Green Expo. Summer Culture & Festivals: Anguilla’s summer season is kicking off with Local Market Experience events around Anguilla Day, while the Anguilla Summer Festival runs July 10 to August 9 with boat races, pageants, calypso/soca, street festivals, and beach parties. Regional Parliament & Health: Montserrat is sending its Speaker and Clerk to the Cayman-hosted Overseas Territories Speakers’ Conference, and PAHO/WHO with OECS-PPS is convening a workshop in Saint Lucia to improve access to medicines and health technologies.

Tourism Governance: Anguilla’s Tourist Board has named Sean Richard as its new Chairman effective June 1, replacing Cecile Amelia Vanterpool-Kubisch (who stays on as a director), with Lockhart Hughes joining the board as part of a broader leadership transition backed by Minister Cardigan Connor. Constitution Reform Watch: Premier Cora Richardson-Hodge says Anguilla’s constitutional review commission is awaiting a draft report before public consultations, with one key focus expected to be separating the Attorney General’s civil role from the Director of Public Prosecutions’ criminal role. Regional Parliament Links: Anguilla is among territories attending the Cayman-hosted 2026 Commons and Overseas Territories Speakers’ Conference, where speakers and clerks discuss governance reform, constitutional development, and separation of powers. Festival Planning: Anguilla Summer Festival 2026 is set for July 10 to August 9, with a month of music, culture, boat racing and events expected to boost tourism and local businesses.

Tourism Governance: Anguilla’s Tourist Board has named Sean Richard as new Chairman effective June 1, replacing Cecile Amelia Vanterpool-Kubisch (staying on as a director). The board also added Lockhart Hughes, with Health, Tourism and Sports Minister Cardigan Connor saying the changes are meant to strengthen governance and strategic oversight in the luxury tourism sector. Constitution Reform: Premier Cora Richardson-Hodge says Anguilla’s AUF has a constitutional review commission awaiting a draft report, with public consultations next. She flagged one key issue for talks with the UK: separating the Attorney General’s civil role from the Director of Public Prosecutions’ criminal role. Regional Parliament & Law: The Cayman Islands is hosting the 2026 Commons and Overseas Territories Speakers’ Conference, with Anguilla among delegations discussing separation of powers, constitutional development, opposition support, and legislative continuity during emergencies. Health Procurement: PAHO/WHO and OECS-PPS will convene a regional workshop in Saint Lucia to improve access to safe medicines and health technologies, including launching a PAHO/WHO–OECS Technical Working Group. Culture & Community: Anguilla’s Summer Festival returns July 10–August 9, 2026, featuring month-long music, culture, boat racing, pageants, calypso/soca competitions, and events that boost tourism and local businesses.

Tourism Governance: Anguilla’s Tourist Board has named Sean Richard as Chairman effective June 1, replacing Cecile Amelia Vanterpool-Kubisch (staying on as a director), with Lockhart Hughes joining the board as part of a wider push for tighter strategic oversight. Constitution Reform: Premier Cora Richardson-Hodge says Anguilla’s constitutional review is moving toward draft findings and public consultation, with one key focus being separating the Attorney General’s civil role from the Director of Public Prosecutions’ criminal role. Regional Parliament & Governance: Montserrat’s Speaker Marjorie Smith and Clerk Judith Baker are attending the Cayman-hosted Commons and Overseas Territories Speakers’ Conference, where delegates discuss constitutional development, legislative continuity, and the evolving role of Speakers. Health Procurement: PAHO/WHO and OECS-PPS will convene in Saint Lucia to launch a technical working group aimed at improving access to safe medicines and health technologies across the Eastern Caribbean. Culture & Tourism Calendar: Anguilla Summer Festival 2026 is set for July 10–August 9, promising a month of music, culture, boat racing, and events that boost local businesses. Sports Spotlight: St Kitts and Nevis’ 12-year-old Greyson Burrell made history by competing in the Optimist North American Championship in Halifax.

Constitutional Reform Watch (Anguilla-UK): Premier Cora Richardson-Hodge says AUF’s constitutional review commission is waiting on a draft report, then moves to public consultation—flagging a key reform aim: separating the Attorney General’s civil role from the Director of Public Prosecutions’ criminal role. Regional Governance & Oversight (Overseas Territories): A UK House of Commons briefing highlights how separation of powers works across British Overseas Territories, noting that in Anguilla and Montserrat, appointed executive-linked members can vote. Health Procurement (OECS): PAHO/WHO and OECS-PPS will run a two-day regional workshop in Saint Lucia to strengthen access to medicines and health technologies, including pooled procurement and better supply-chain planning. Tourism Strategy (Nevis): Nevis Premier Mark Brantley urges a shift toward regional markets and more events to smooth tourism seasonality amid higher travel costs. Local Culture & Economy (Anguilla): Anguilla Summer Festival 2026 is set for July 10–August 9, with month-long music, culture, boat racing and competitions expected to boost hotels, vendors and other small businesses. Regional Spotlight (Cayman): Cayman hosts the Commons and Overseas Territories Speakers’ Conference, with Anguilla among delegations discussing constitutional reform and governance reform. Sports Diplomacy (Sister Islands): Saint-Martin hosted the inaugural U18 Sister Islands Basketball Tournament, using sport to build youth pathways and regional cooperation. Quick Hit (Music): Dancehall star Masicka’s “Sicka Summa” wave is trending across the Caribbean, including Anguilla.

Constitutional Reform Watch: Premier Cora Richardson-Hodge says Anguilla’s constitutional review commission is awaiting a draft report, then moving to public consultation—flagging a key reform question: separating the Attorney General’s civil role from the Director of Public Prosecutions’ criminal work. Regional Governance & Law: A UK House of Commons briefing on separation of powers across British Overseas Territories notes that in only a few territories can governors make laws, and that Anguilla and Montserrat are among the places where appointed members can vote. OECS Politics: Antigua and Barbuda PM Gaston Browne again floated the idea of eventual OECS political union, pointing to the region’s shared institutions and economic union framework. Health & Procurement: PAHO/WHO and OECS-PPS will convene in Saint Lucia to launch a technical working group aimed at improving access to safe, quality-assured medicines and health technologies across the Eastern Caribbean. Tourism & Culture: Anguilla’s Summer Festival returns July 10–Aug 9, 2026, with boat races, pageants, calypso/soca, street festivals, and major boosts expected for hotels, vendors, and small businesses.

Constitutional Reform Watch: Premier Cora Richardson-Hodge says Anguilla’s constitutional review commission has a draft report coming, followed by public consultation, with one key focus being separating the Attorney General’s civil role from the Director of Public Prosecutions’ criminal role. Regional Governance & Law: A UK House of Commons briefing on separation of powers across British Overseas Territories notes that in Anguilla (and Montserrat) appointed members can shape proceedings but have voting rights, highlighting how constitutional design affects scrutiny. OECS Politics: Antigua and Barbuda PM Gaston Browne argues the OECS is the closest path to a political union, pointing to the region’s shared institutions and economic union framework. Health Access: PAHO/WHO and OECS-PPS will convene in Saint Lucia to launch a technical working group aimed at improving access to safe, quality-assured medicines and health technologies across the Eastern Caribbean. Tourism & Culture: Anguilla’s Summer Festival is set for July 10–Aug 9, 2026, with music, culture, boat racing, and major spillover for hotels, vendors, and small businesses.

Constitutional Reform Watch: Anguilla’s ruling AUF says it’s waiting on a draft report from its constitutional review commission, then plans public consultations—flagging a key proposed change: separating the Attorney General’s civil role from the Director of Public Prosecutions’ criminal work. Regional Governance & Law: A UK House of Commons briefing on separation of powers across British Overseas Territories notes Anguilla’s legislature has appointed members who can vote, and highlights how governors’ lawmaking powers vary by territory. OECS Politics: Antigua and Barbuda PM Gaston Browne again floated the idea of eventual OECS political union, pointing to the region’s shared institutions and common currency as building blocks. Health Procurement: PAHO/WHO and OECS-PPS will convene in Saint Lucia to improve access to medicines and health technologies, including launching a technical working group. Tourism & Culture: Anguilla Summer Festival 2026 is set for July 10–Aug 9 with music, boat racing, pageants and street events expected to boost hotels, vendors and small businesses. Parliamentary Spotlight: Cayman hosts the UK and Overseas Territories Speakers’ Conference, with sessions on constitutional reform and governance reform.

Constitutional Reset: Anguilla’s ruling AUF is moving from review to draft as Premier Cora Richardson-Hodge says a constitutional reform commission is awaiting its report, then heading into public consultation—flagging a key aim to separate the Attorney General’s civil role from the Director of Public Prosecutions’ criminal work. Regional Parliament Watch: Across the British Overseas Territories, the Cayman Islands is hosting this week’s Speakers’ conference, with Anguilla among the delegations, putting constitutional reform and the separation of powers on the agenda. Tourism Politics: In St. Kitts and Nevis, Nevis Premier Mark Brantley is urging a shift in how the island sells tourism—pushing more events and a stronger regional market as geopolitics and fuel costs squeeze travel. Local & Global Signals: Meanwhile, the week also brought hospitality leadership news (Hector Karim Gaona named hotel manager at Denver’s The Crawford) and a busy Caribbean travel trade push with St. Maarten’s SMART conference nearing full booth take-up.

Separation of Powers Watch: A new UK House of Commons briefing spotlights how Overseas Territories’ governors can block or shape lawmaking—except in Bermuda, Montserrat, and St Helena—while noting that in Anguilla and Montserrat, appointed executive members can actually vote, unlike most other territories. Luxury Travel Signals: Four Seasons kicked off its 2028 Private Jet Experience with two redesigned journeys—Uncharted Discovery and New World Icons—built around new hotel openings in Cartagena, Puerto Rico, and Venice. Regional Identity Debate: A fresh look at the “Netherlands Antilles” question revisits how the 2010 dissolution reshaped Curaçao, Sint Maarten, and the BES islands’ status. Amazon Protection Push: Countries unveiled new protections for the Amazon’s iconic migratory catfish, focusing on keeping river routes connected. Sports & Youth Momentum: Saint Martin led the Sister Islands Basketball Tournament rankings, while Anguilla and others kept the youth-development theme front and centre.

Luxury Travel Watch: Four Seasons just announced the first 2028 Private Jet Experience journeys, bringing back “Uncharted Discovery” and “New World Icons” with refreshed routes and new property tie-ins—Four Seasons Cartagena, Four Seasons Puerto Rico, and the later-opening Danieli in Venice—plus a dedicated Journey Team on board. Regional Identity & History: A fresh debate is resurfacing around the “Netherlands Antilles” label after the 2010 dissolution—what people call the islands now, and why the old name is fading. Environment & Policy: Countries are pushing new protections for the Amazon’s migratory catfish, aiming to keep river routes connected as dams and shipping disrupt long migrations. Sports & Community: Saint Martin’s youth basketball team topped the Sister Islands Basketball Tournament, while Tortola hosted a successful Clasico softball event drawing teams across the Caribbean and U.S. Tourism Networking: St. Maarten’s SMART tradeshow is set to end with a “Surprise Event” hosted by Sea Trek and Rainforest Adventures, designed to connect regional tourism players with international buyers.

Caribbean Identity Debate: A fresh explainer is reigniting a familiar question: “Do the Netherlands Antilles still exist?”—not in the legal sense. The 2010 dissolution split the old entity into Curaçao and Sint Maarten, while Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba became the BES special municipalities. Amazon Protection Push: Countries are also moving to strengthen protections for the Amazon’s iconic migratory catfish, with a new conservation plan aimed at keeping river routes connected. Regional Youth Sports: Saint Martin’s U18 teams topped the Sister Islands Basketball Tournament rankings, underlining how the islands are using sport to build youth pathways and cooperation. Tourism Networking: St. Maarten/St. Martin’s SMART tradeshow is set to end with a “Surprise Event” hosted by Sea Trek and Rainforest Adventures, designed to link local operators with airlines and tour partners. Governance & Finance: Gibraltar’s long tax-haven blacklist status is ending after Spain’s decision—an update that could ease cross-border business frictions.