Banking & Credit: Republic Bank (EC) Limited has relaunched its 2026 Pick Your Rate campaign, running until September 30, to make financing more flexible across Anguilla and the wider Eastern Caribbean—covering Make It Happen Loans (personal, vehicle, mortgage, land), plus sustainable energy financing, credit cards and insurance. Hospitality Tech in Anguilla: dailypoint says it has expanded its hospitality CRM and loyalty portfolio, including Carimar Beach Club in Anguilla selecting its CRM and email marketing tools—its first customer in the British Overseas Territory. Tourism Jobs & Skills: Anguilla Tourism Director Jameel Rochester is urging young people into hospitality careers and pushing a “people, product and purpose” approach, arguing the Caribbean should collaborate more and compete less internally. Regional Tourism Strategy: Rochester also says the Caribbean’s real rivals are outside the region—pointing to destinations like the Maldives, Seychelles and Dubai—and calls for better connectivity and multi-island travel. Cruise Industry Buzz: Explora III continues to draw attention as a luxury, LNG-powered floating hotel, with demand for high-end retail moments like the Rolex boutique highlighted in recent coverage. Caribbean Digital Finance: Saint Kitts and Nevis is positioning its fintech growth around building digital financial infrastructure that connects beyond its small domestic market, aiming for a regional ecosystem. Media & Ownership: An FCC decision in the U.S. to lift a national TV ownership cap is drawing criticism from diversity advocates, who warn it could reduce local news and jobs. Private Island Market: Dog Island, a 510-acre privately held island off Anguilla’s northwest coast, is listed for $222 million—an unusual opportunity given how rarely large islands change hands.