AGP Executive Report

Youth & Tourism: Anguilla’s Amarni Webster won the CTO’s 2026 Regional Tourism Youth Congress in Guyana, earning the title of Regional Junior Minister of Tourism with a presentation on youth skills and jobs. EU Tax Listing: The EU has kept Anguilla on its list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions, citing unresolved problems with its exchange-of-information framework and urging the territory to work with EU and international officials on a remedy. Public Finances: Premier Cora Richardson Hodge said .ai domain fees generated EC$217 million (US$80 million) from January through July—47.5% of government revenue so far this year and more than taxes from the productive sector.

EU Tax Listing: Anguilla remains on the EU’s list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions, and the Council recorded a new deficiency over gaps in its exchange-of-information framework. The EU urged the territory to work with its Code of Conduct Group and the Global Forum to resolve the issue. Youth Leadership: Anguilla student Amarni Webster won the CTO’s 2026 Regional Tourism Youth Congress in Guyana, earning the title of Regional Junior Minister of Tourism and a mentorship with Carnival Corporation. Tourism Policy: At the conference, Anguilla Tourism Minister Cardigan Connor backed stronger regional connectivity, saying reliable ways to reach the island are vital to tourism growth.

EU Tax List: Panama has been removed from the European Union’s list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions after reforms, but Anguilla remains among the eight jurisdictions still listed. Tourism Connectivity: At the regional tourism conference, Anguilla Tourism Minister Cardigan Connor backed calls for stronger Caribbean connections, saying access is key to growing tourism. Regional Leadership: Connor nominated Antigua and Barbuda’s Charles Fernandez, who was unanimously elected chair of the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s Council of Ministers and Commissioners of Tourism.

Regional Connectivity: Tourism Minister Cardigan Connor backed calls at the Caribbean tourism conference for stronger regional links, stressing that access to Anguilla is central to growing tourism. Tourism Recognition: Maundays Bay was named the world’s No. 2 beach in Condé Nast Traveller’s 2026 awards. Connor said the recognition reinforces the need to protect Anguilla’s natural character while sustaining high-quality hospitality. Regional Leadership: Connor nominated Antigua and Barbuda’s Charles Fernandez, who was unanimously elected chair of the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s Council of Ministers. Fernandez says connectivity, resilience and inclusive growth are among the region’s priorities.

Tourism Recognition: Maundays Bay has been named the world’s second-best beach in Condé Nast Traveller’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards. Four Anguilla resorts also made the Caribbean rankings, while the island placed eighth among Caribbean and Atlantic destinations. Tourism Minister Cardigan Connor said the honours underline the need to protect Anguilla’s natural character and sustain high-quality hospitality. Regional Tourism Leadership: Antigua and Barbuda’s Charles Fernandez was elected chair of the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s Council of Ministers after Connor nominated him. The appointment gives Anguilla a voice in regional tourism leadership as ministers confront shared challenges, including connectivity and resilience. Air Links: At the opening of Trans Anguilla Airways’ new St Kitts office, Connor called regional air connectivity an “economic lifeline” for tourism, trade and family ties. The airline’s expansion is intended to strengthen links across the Eastern Caribbean. Overseas Territories: A Conservative Friends of Overseas Territories paper urges Britain to renew its approach to the territories, arguing that responsibility is fragmented across departments and governments too often lack a clear Westminster counterpart. Youth Achievement: St Kitts and Nevis cadets took first place overall at the regional drill competition hosted in Anguilla, earning honours for turnout, discipline and drill.

Regional Tourism Leadership: Anguilla Tourism Minister Cardigan Connor nominated Antigua and Barbuda’s Charles Fernandez, who was unanimously elected chair of the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s Council of Ministers. Tourism Growth: CTO figures place Anguilla ahead of the US Virgin Islands in stayover-arrival growth, underlining the island’s strong visitor momentum. Regional Connectivity: At the opening of Trans Anguilla Airways’ office in St. Kitts, Connor called air links an “economic lifeline” for tourism, trade and family connections across the Caribbean.

Regional Cadets: St. Kitts and Nevis’ cadet corps took first place overall at the Captain Vernon Fleming Regional Drill Competition, hosted in Anguilla, and also won awards for turnout, discipline, drill squad and commanding officer. Caribbean Tourism Leadership: Antigua and Barbuda’s Charles Fernandez was unanimously elected chair of the Caribbean Tourism Organisation’s Council of Ministers and Commissioners of Tourism. Anguilla Tourism Minister Cardigan Connor nominated him. Tourism Recognition: Maundays Bay was named the world’s second-best beach in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards. Four Anguilla resorts also made the Caribbean resort rankings; Connor said the honours underline the need to protect the island’s natural beauty. Regional Connectivity: At the opening of Trans Anguilla Airways’ new St. Kitts airport office, Connor called air links an “economic lifeline” for tourism, trade and family connections.

Regional Tourism Leadership: Anguilla’s Tourism Minister Cardigan Connor nominated Hon. Charles “Max” Fernandez, who was unanimously elected chairman of the Caribbean Tourism Organisation’s Council of Ministers and Commissioners of Tourism—Antigua and Barbuda’s first return to the post in over 15 years, with connectivity and climate resilience flagged as priorities. Air Connectivity & Local Economy: Trans Anguilla Airways opened a dedicated office and local team at St. Kitts’ Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport, while Anguilla officials called regional airlift an “economic lifeline” for tourism, trade, and family links. Anguilla Tourism Spotlight: Maundays Bay was named the world’s No. 2 beach in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards, with multiple Anguilla resorts also placing in the Caribbean Islands rankings. Court Watch: A court ordered GEBE to begin corrective work on dangerous exposed cables at a Simpson Bay property within four weeks and addressed questions over a disconnection despite a credit balance. Sports & Youth: St. Kitts and Nevis Defence Force Cadet Corps won big at a regional drill competition in Anguilla, and the 3rd Annual U15 Paradise Showdown is set to bring more than 90 young players to Sint Maarten.

Regional Air Connectivity: Anguilla Tourism Minister Cardigan Connor backed Trans Anguilla Airways’ expansion in St. Kitts and Nevis, calling better airlift an “economic lifeline” for tourism, trade and family links as the airline opened a dedicated office at Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport. Court & Utilities: The Court of First Instance ordered GEBE to start corrective work on dangerous exposed cables at a Simpson Bay property within four weeks and also questioned why electricity was disconnected despite an undisputed credit balance. Tourism & Media Networks: CMEx named the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism as lead sponsor for the 2026 Caribbean Media Exchange Leadership Awards and Fundraiser on Dec. 6 in Miami, honoring regional leaders across tourism, aviation, hospitality and sustainability. Sports & Community: Anguilla’s regional youth basketball scene gets a boost with the 3rd Annual U15 Paradise Showdown in St. Maarten (Oct. 3–7), bringing teams from across the Eastern Caribbean. Tech & Domains (Global, with Anguilla echoes): Trump’s “Super Intelligence” rebrand has triggered a surge in Slovenia’s .si domain registrations, reviving talk of how small territories can profit from internet naming hype—an echo of Anguilla’s earlier .ai boom. Sports (CONCACAF): Antigua and Barbuda beat Anguilla 3-0 in the Nations League, with Anguilla’s Dion Pereira scoring in a separate match roundup.

Court & Utilities: Anguilla’s Court of First Instance ordered GEBE to start corrective work within four weeks on dangerous exposed cables at a Simpson Bay property, with US$1,000 daily penalties for delay, while also questioning why electricity was disconnected despite an undisputed credit balance. Regional Airlift & Tourism: Trans Anguilla Airways opened a dedicated St. Kitts office at Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport, with Anguilla officials calling regional air connectivity an “economic lifeline” for tourism, trade, and family links. Caribbean Governance & Charters: Anguilla is drafting new rules to better control “party boats” entering from St Martin and St Maarten, citing pressure on local tourism businesses. International Tech & Domains (Global, but Anguilla-relevant): Trump’s “Super Intelligence” rebrand is driving a surge in Slovenia’s .si domain registrations, echoing the earlier .ai boom that benefited Anguilla. Community & Recognition: Valeska Laurant received the Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) designation in St. Maarten.

Regional Air Connectivity: Anguilla’s tourism minister Cardigan Connor called regional air links an “economic lifeline” as Trans Anguilla Airways opened a dedicated office and local team at St. Kitts’ Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport, aiming to boost tourism, trade, and family travel across the Eastern Caribbean. Airlift & Local Presence: Anguilla’s tourism director Jameel Rochester and TAA leadership framed the move as long-term investment in passenger support and tighter coordination with airport and tourism partners. Sports & Youth Development: The 3rd Annual U15 Paradise Showdown (Oct. 3–7) is set to bring 90+ players and teams from across the region to Sint Maarten, with added development opportunities including training in Tampa. Government & Law (Anguilla-linked): Anguilla-based captive insurer PoolRe remains in a U.S. tax fight after a court refused to end the IRS challenge to $239,773 in deductions. International Spotlight: Anguilla’s CONCACAF Nations League campaign continues after a 5-0 loss to Antigua & Barbuda, with match incidents involving Aedan Scipio’s dreadlocks drawing attention. Tourism Recognition: Four hotels in Dart’s portfolio earned 2026 MICHELIN Key selections, including Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla.

Regional Air Connectivity: Anguilla’s Trans Anguilla Airways (TAA) opened a dedicated office and set up a local team at Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport in St. Kitts on Sept. 30, with Anguilla’s tourism minister calling airlift an “economic lifeline” for tourism, trade, and family links across the Eastern Caribbean. Sports & Youth: Anguilla’s presence in regional football remains in the spotlight after CONCACAF Nations League matches against Antigua & Barbuda, while the wider region gears up for the 3rd Annual U15 Paradise Showdown in St. Maarten (Oct. 3–7). Policy & Economy: A Trump-led shift from “AI” to “super intelligence” is driving a surge in Slovenia’s .si domain registrations, echoing Anguilla’s earlier .ai boom and raising fresh questions about how government language can spark real-world financial windfalls.

Regional Airlift & Tourism: Anguilla Tourism Minister Cardigan Connor called regional air connectivity an “economic lifeline” as Trans Anguilla Airways opened a dedicated office and local team at St. Kitts’ Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport, with officials saying it will boost tourism, trade, and family links across the Eastern Caribbean. Aviation Expansion: Multiple reports highlight TAA’s growing St. Kitts presence after the Sept. 30 ribbon-cutting, framing the move as a practical step to improve passenger support and coordination with local partners. Charter Boat Rules: Anguilla is finalizing draft legislation to regulate “party boats” entering from St. Martin and St. Maarten, aiming for tighter control without blocking visits, after complaints from coastal tourism businesses. Tech & Domains (Global, with local echoes): Coverage of Donald Trump’s “super intelligence” rebrand points to a surge in Slovenia’s .si registrations, while noting Anguilla’s earlier .ai domain boom—keeping the territory’s name in the international conversation. Sports (Local angle): Antigua and Barbuda beat Anguilla 5-0 in the CONCACAF Nations League, including red cards tied to hair-pulling incidents involving Anguilla’s Aedan Scipio.

Regional Air Connectivity: Anguilla’s Trans Anguilla Airways (TAA) opened a dedicated office and set up a local team at Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport in St. Kitts on Sept. 30, with Acting Prime Minister Dr Geoffrey Hanley attending the ribbon-cutting; Anguilla’s tourism and health minister Cardigan Connor called airlift an “economic lifeline” for tourism, trade, and family links. Tourism & Sports Development: Anguilla is set to be part of the wider regional sports calendar as the Performance Sports Academy (PSA) prepares the 3rd Annual U15 Paradise Showdown in St. Maarten (Oct 3–7), bringing teams from across the Eastern Caribbean and beyond. Policy Watch (Maritime): Anguilla is finalising draft rules to better control “party boats” entering from St Martin and St Maarten, aiming to protect local coastal tourism while tightening oversight. International Spotlight (Domains): A Trump-led rebrand of AI as “super intelligence” has triggered a surge in Slovenia’s .si registrations—an echo of Anguilla’s earlier .ai domain boom.

AI Rebrand Domain Rush: Trump’s UN push to rename “artificial intelligence” as “super intelligence” (SI) is sparking a surge in Slovenia’s .si registrations, with September jumping to about 44,000 and new sign-ups hitting roughly 11,000 in a single day—an echo of Anguilla’s earlier .ai windfall. Regional Air Connectivity: Anguilla’s Trans Anguilla Airways opened a dedicated office and local team at St. Kitts’ Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport, with Anguilla officials calling airlift an “economic lifeline” for tourism, trade, and family travel. Local Maritime Rules: Anguilla is moving to restrict “party boats” entering from St. Martin and St. Maarten, aiming for tighter control while protecting coastal tourism. Sports & Discipline: Antigua and Barbuda beat Anguilla 3-0 in the Nations League, and a separate match featured multiple red cards tied to dreadlock pulling. Youth Sports: The 3rd Annual U15 Paradise Showdown (Oct 3–7) is set to bring 90+ players to St. Maarten, including Anguilla teams.

Regional Aviation & Tourism: Anguilla is pushing harder on Eastern Caribbean airlift after Trans Anguilla Airways opened a dedicated office and local team at Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport in St. Kitts, with Acting Prime Minister Dr Geoffrey Hanley at the ribbon-cutting and Anguilla’s tourism leadership calling connectivity an “economic lifeline.” Tourism Growth & Access: Anguilla’s tourism team is also in Monaco at the Yacht Show, seeking luxury-yachting partnerships and feedback to improve arrival procedures and the port-of-entry experience ahead of the season. Sports & Youth Development: The 3rd Annual U15 Paradise Showdown tips off Oct. 3–7 in St. Maarten, bringing regional teams including Anguilla for competition, training, and a new option for top players to train in Tampa. Local Governance & Law: Anguilla is finalising draft rules to restrict “party boats” entering from St. Martin and St. Maarten, aiming for tighter control while protecting coastal tourism businesses. International Tech Curiosity: Trump’s AI-to-“SI” rebrand has sparked a surge in Slovenia’s .si domain registrations, while Anguilla’s .ai domain continues to be cited as a major revenue driver.