AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoECCB Monetary Council Update: ECCB Governor Timothy N.J. Antoine will present the “From Stability to Resilience” report at the 113th Monetary Council meeting in Dominica on 9 July, covering ECCU economic priorities and global impacts, plus progress under The Big Push Agenda—including Energy Resilience, Digital Transformation, Financial Inclusion, Tourism, and Trade Logistics—and updates on the CARICOM Payments and Settlement System (CAPSS) Pilot and the Fast Payment System. Aviation & Tourism Infrastructure: Nevis has broken ground on the multi-million-dollar expansion of the Vance W. Amory International Airport, with plans to extend the runway by 2,000 feet and add upgrades including a modern terminal, fire hall, fuel farm, customs hall, and expanded parking for executive jets—aimed at boosting air traffic and tourism growth. Anguilla Connectivity & Air Access: Trans Anguilla Airways marks a major step with GDS integration, improving visibility for travellers and strengthening regional mobility that supports Anguilla’s tourism and business travel goals. Travel Industry Payments Modernisation: Rocco Forte Hotels partners with Sion to speed up travel advisor commission payments (24–48 hours, sometimes faster) and reduce manual delays—an operational win for the advisor channel. Community-Based Tourism Push: OECS is training member states on Community-Based Tourism (CBT) policy and action planning in Saint Lucia, backed by the 11th EDF, to keep tourism benefits within communities and link tourism with agriculture, culture, heritage, and entrepreneurship. Anguilla Events Calendar: Wet Fete 2026 returns on 31 July at the Landsome Bowl Cultural Centre, bringing buoyon and soca with regional acts from Dominica, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Martin, and the U.S. Virgin Islands plus local talent.
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