AGP Executive Report

Media Consolidation: A fresh FCC vote lifted a national TV ownership cap in a 2-1 decision, drawing backlash from media-diversity advocates who warn it could mean fewer local news jobs and less room for people of color in ownership. Hospitality Tech in Anguilla: dailypoint, a hospitality CRM and loyalty platform, expanded its Americas portfolio with two new hotel customers, including Carimar Beach Club in Anguilla—its first British Overseas Territory client—using centralized guest data for marketing, communications, and loyalty. Tourism Jobs & Regional Strategy: Anguilla’s Tourism Director Jameel Rochester urged young people to build careers in hospitality beyond entry roles, while calling on Caribbean destinations to collaborate since the real competition comes from outside the region. Luxury Travel Spotlight: Explora III continues to turn heads as a floating destination, with high-demand onboard experiences and a focus on space, wellness, and premium retail. Beach Tourism Rankings: Travel And Tour World released its 2026 Top 30 beach destinations list, placing Anguilla among the top Caribbean standouts.

Hospitality & Tourism Talent: Anguilla’s Tourism Director Jameel Rochester is urging young people to build careers in hospitality beyond entry roles, arguing tourism should put locals “at the helm” through his people–product–purpose strategy. Regional Tourism Strategy: Rochester also says Caribbean destinations should cooperate, not compete, pointing to global rivals like the Maldives, Seychelles and Dubai and calling for better connectivity across islands. Tourism Rankings: Travel And Tour World placed Anguilla among the top beach destinations in the Americas and Caribbean for 2026, ranking it 7th in its Top 30 list. Luxury Travel Demand: Explora III’s maiden journeys are drawing high-end attention, with passengers reportedly snapping up limited Rolex boutique appointments quickly. Real Estate & Conservation: Dog Island in Anguilla—about 510 acres and listed at $222 million—has been put on the market, with its wildlife and protected marine setting highlighted as key appeal. Arts & Culture: Nevis Pages congratulated Kairo, the TDC Senior Kaiso Monarch 2026, ahead of his Leeward Islands Calypso Monarch Competition performance in Anguilla on Aug. 8.

Hospitality & CRM Expansion: dailypoint, the hospitality CRM and loyalty platform, added two new Americas properties—Now Now NoHo in New York (solo-focused sleeper cabins) and Anguilla’s Carimar Beach Club—bringing unified guest data, targeted messaging, and loyalty tools to the island’s beachfront resort. Tourism Strategy & Workforce: Anguilla Tourism Director Jameel Rochester urged young people to build careers in hospitality beyond entry roles, stressing “people, product and purpose,” while also calling on Caribbean destinations to collaborate since the region’s real competition is global beach brands outside the Caribbean. Luxury Cruise Spotlight: Explora III continues to turn heads as a floating destination, with its LNG-powered design and high-demand onboard experiences—highlighting how premium travel is shaping expectations for service and retail. Creative Industries Investment: St. Kitts and Nevis officials showcased progress on the $50M Prime Creative Arts Centre, funded through the Citizenship by Investment “Public Benefit Option,” with a projected three-year build to create a major Eastern Caribbean hub for creatives. Real Estate Watch: Dog Island—about 510 acres off Anguilla’s northwest coast—has been listed for $222 million by Dream Dwell Realty, with its protected wildlife and marine setting positioning it as a rare, long-held private island sale. Tourism Rankings: Travel And Tour World ranked Anguilla among the top beach destinations in the Americas and Caribbean for 2026, placing it in the top tier alongside regional tourism leaders.

Hospitality Tech in Anguilla: dailypoint, the CRM and loyalty platform for hotels, says Carimar Beach Club on Meads Bay has signed on for CRM and email marketing—its first Anguilla customer—while the firm also adds two new Americas properties to its global portfolio. Tourism Jobs & Regional Strategy: Anguilla Tourism Director Jameel Rochester urged young people to build careers in hospitality beyond entry roles, arguing tourism should put locals “at the helm,” and he called on Caribbean islands to collaborate since the region’s real rivals are outside the Caribbean. Luxury Cruise Spotlight: Explora III is being marketed as a destination in its own right, with LNG-powered operations and high-end retail and dining drawing heavy demand from passengers. Real Estate Watch: Dog Island—about 510 acres off Anguilla’s northwest coast—has been listed for $222 million by Dream Dwell Realty, highlighting its protected wildlife and long-held private ownership. Creative Economy Push: St. Kitts and Nevis officials promoted the $50 million Prime Creative Arts Centre as a major Eastern Caribbean hub for creatives, funded through its CBI public benefit option. Beach Tourism Rankings: Travel And Tour World released its 2026 Top 30 beach destinations list, placing Anguilla among the top Caribbean standouts.

Hospitality Tech Expansion: dailypoint, the CRM and loyalty data platform for hotels, added two new Americas properties—Now Now NoHo in New York (solo-focused sleeper cabins) and Anguilla’s Carimar Beach Club—bringing centralized guest data, targeted messaging, and loyalty tools to the Meads Bay resort. Luxury Cruising: Explora III continues to turn heads as a “floating hotel,” with its maiden voyage underway and high-demand onboard retail moments like the Rolex boutique drawing early bookings. Tourism Strategy: Anguilla’s Tourism Director Jameel Rochester urged young people into hospitality leadership and said Caribbean destinations should collaborate, not compete, because the real rivals are global beach brands beyond the region. Regional Tourism Rankings: Travel And Tour World placed Anguilla among the Top 30 beach destinations in the Americas and Caribbean for 2026, ranking it high alongside major tourism markets. Property Spotlight: Dog Island, a rare 510-acre private island off Anguilla’s northwest coast, is now listed for $222 million by Dream Dwell Realty. Creative Economy Push: St. Kitts and Nevis officials highlighted progress on the $50 million Prime Creative Arts Centre, funded through its CBI public benefit option, with a projected three-year build to completion.

FDI Watch: A new UNCTAD-based ranking shows the U.S. as the world’s biggest source of foreign direct investment outflows in 2024, leading with $266 billion, with Japan, China, Luxembourg, Hong Kong and Canada making up over half of global outflows. Tourism & Skills: Anguilla’s tourism director, Jameel Rochester, is urging young people into hospitality careers and pushing a “people, product and purpose” approach, arguing Caribbean destinations should collaborate and that the region’s real competition is outside the Caribbean. Island Real Estate: Dog Island—about 510 acres off Anguilla’s northwest coast and listed at $222 million—has been brought to market by Dream Dwell Realty, with its protected wildlife and marine park setting highlighted as a rare, long-held private island opportunity. Cruise & Decarbonisation: EXPLORA III, described as a floating hotel and the fleet’s first LNG-powered ship, sets sail on inaugural journeys across Europe and the Atlantic, positioning itself around lower-impact marine operations. Beach Tourism Spotlight: Travel And Tour World ranks Anguilla among the top beach destinations in the Americas and Caribbean for 2026, placing it in the top tier alongside major regional tourism players. Regional Finance: Dominica’s Dr Irving McIntyre has taken over as Chairman of the ECCB Monetary Council, with renewable energy and climate resilience flagged as priorities.

Tourism & Jobs: Anguilla’s Tourism Director Jameel Rochester urged young people to build careers in hospitality and move into management, arguing the industry should keep locals “at the helm” and calling for Caribbean destinations to collaborate instead of competing. Private Island Market: Dog Island, a rare 510-acre privately held island off Anguilla’s northwest coast, has been listed for $222 million by Dream Dwell Realty, with the piece highlighting its wildlife, protected marine surroundings, and long-held family ownership. Sustainability in Travel: A summer travel guide pushes readers to look beyond airline eco-marketing and focus on real operational changes when booking flights or rentals. Creative Industries Investment: St. Kitts and Nevis officials showcased progress on the $50 million Prime Creative Arts Centre, funded through its Citizenship by Investment Public Benefit Option, positioning it as a regional hub for creatives and local economic impact. Regional Finance: Dominica’s Dr Irving McIntyre took over as Chair of the ECCB Monetary Council, stressing climate change as a key challenge for small island states and continued support for renewable energy rollout.

Real Estate & Conservation: Anguilla’s Dog Island (about 510 acres off the northwest coast) is now listed for $222 million via Dream Dwell Realty, with the sale pitched around its rare scale, Important Bird Area status, seabird nesting, and a protected marine-park reef where turtles nest. Sustainable Travel Reality Check: A new look at “green” summer travel promotions urges people to separate real operational fuel cuts and emissions goals from marketing claims, citing airline fuel-routing changes and sustainable aviation fuel targets alongside rental-car offset programs. Creative Economy Push: St. Kitts and Nevis officials highlighted the $50 million Prime Creative Arts Centre as an economic pillar, saying construction is progressing with a projected three-year completion. Regional Tourism Rankings: Travel And Tour World released its 2026 Top 30 beach destinations list, placing Anguilla among the top Caribbean standouts based on coastal beauty, biodiversity, infrastructure, access, and sustainability. ECCB Monetary Leadership: Dominica’s Dr Irving McIntyre took over as Chairman of the ECCB Monetary Council, with renewable energy implementation and climate resilience flagged as priorities. Aviation & Industry Signals: Boeing marked a milestone on a new 787 paint hangar at its North Charleston campus, part of a broader $1 billion investment.

Private Island Watch: Dog Island, a rare 510-acre privately held island off Anguilla’s northwest coast, has been listed for $222 million by Dream Dwell Realty—its scale, Important Bird Area status, and protected marine-park reef make it the kind of property that rarely changes hands. Sustainable Travel Reality Check: As airlines and car-rental brands market greener summer plans, experts urge travellers to look for real operational changes (like fuel-saving routes or genuine sustainable fuel targets) rather than feel-good branding. Creative Economy Push: St. Kitts and Nevis officials highlighted the $50 million Prime Creative Arts Centre as an Eastern Caribbean economic pillar, with construction progress reviewed on-site and a projected three-year completion timeline. Beach Tourism Rankings: Travel And Tour World released its Top 30 beach destinations for 2026, placing Anguilla among the top Caribbean standouts for coastal beauty, biodiversity, and visitor access. Regional Finance Leadership: Dominica’s Dr Irving McIntyre took over chairmanship of the ECCB Monetary Council, pointing to renewable energy rollout as a key focus for climate resilience. OECS Africa Linkages: The OECS appointed Aisha Maina as Strategic Advisor for Africa-Caribbean cooperation, aiming to boost trade, investment, and policy frameworks.

Sustainable Travel Reality Check: Airlines and rental firms are pushing “green” claims this summer, but experts say travellers should look for real operational cuts (like fuel-saving routes or genuine sustainable fuel plans) rather than marketing offsets. Creative Economy Investment: St. Kitts and Nevis’ $50 million Prime Creative Arts Centre is progressing after its January 9, 2026 groundbreaking, with officials citing a three-year build-out and funding through the Citizenship by Investment Public Benefit Option. Anguilla in the Spotlight for Beach Tourism: Travel And Tour World ranks Anguilla among the top beach destinations in the Americas and Caribbean for 2026, placing it just behind major leaders like Mexico and the U.S., based on coastal value, access and sustainability. Regional Finance Leadership: Dominica’s Dr Irving McIntyre takes over as Chair of the ECCB Monetary Council, stressing renewable energy acceleration and climate resilience as the region’s key economic challenge. OECS Africa-Caribbean Link: OECS appoints Aisha Maina as Strategic Advisor for Africa-Caribbean Cooperation, aiming to boost trade, investment and policy collaboration across energy, agribusiness and ocean governance. Anguilla Waste Fire Update: Fire at the Corito Landfill site has been contained but is still burning, with crews cooling and exposing hot spots; only essential vehicles and waste contractors are allowed to deposit waste while monitoring continues.

Eco Travel Reality Check: As airlines and rental firms market “green” upgrades this summer, experts say travellers should look for real operational changes (like fuel-saving routing and genuine sustainable aviation fuel plans) rather than feel-good offsets. Creative Economy Boost: St. Kitts officials highlighted the $50 million Prime Creative Arts Centre as a major Eastern Caribbean economic pillar, with construction now in a multi-year completion phase. Anguilla in the Spotlight: Travel And Tour World ranked Anguilla among the top beach destinations in the Americas and Caribbean for 2026, reinforcing the island’s tourism pull. Regional Finance Leadership: Dominica’s Dr Irving McIntyre took over as Chair of the ECCB Monetary Council, with renewed focus on resilience and accelerating renewable energy projects. OECS Africa Linkages: The OECS appointed Aisha Maina as Strategic Advisor for Africa-Caribbean cooperation, aiming to deepen trade, investment and cultural ties. Waste & Fire Response: Anguilla’s Corito Landfill fire is contained but still burning for days, with ongoing suppression, smoke advisories, and restricted waste deposits. Maritime Safety Watch: Guyana’s MV Barima ferry disaster remains the Caribbean’s deadliest in decades, with recovery continuing and missing passengers still unaccounted for.

Sustainable Travel Reality Check: A new report urges travellers to look beyond airline “green” marketing and focus on real operational changes, from fuel-saving routing to genuine sustainable aviation fuel targets. Creative Economy Investment: St. Kitts officials used a Prime Minister’s media tour to position the $50 million Prime Creative Arts Centre as a long-term Eastern Caribbean economic pillar, with a projected three-year buildout. Anguilla in the Spotlight for Beach Tourism: Travel And Tour World ranked Anguilla among the top beach destinations in the Americas and Caribbean for 2026, citing coastal beauty, biodiversity, access and sustainability. Regional Air Connectivity Push: Antigua and Barbuda’s PM Gaston Browne renewed calls for an OECS-owned regional airline, arguing delays and cancellations are hurting travel across the sub-region, including Anguilla. ECCB Monetary Council Leadership: Dominica’s Dr Irving McIntyre took over as Chairman of the ECCB Monetary Council, with climate resilience and renewable energy implementation highlighted as priorities. Anguilla Waste Fire Update: A major fire at the Corito Landfill site is contained but still burning for days, with crews cooling hot spots and the public warned to stay clear due to smoke and emergency operations. Maritime Safety Watch: Guyana’s MV Barima ferry disaster remains the Caribbean’s worst since 1970, with 73 confirmed dead and 30 missing as recovery continues. Marine Protection Warning: A Caribbean-focused analysis highlights the risks of chemical fishing, pointing to lasting reef damage and the need for tighter maritime monitoring.

Sustainable Travel Reality Check: Airlines and rental firms are pushing “green” summer offers, but experts say travellers should look for real operational cuts like fuel-saving routes and lighter aircraft—not just carbon offsets or marketing claims. Creative Economy Investment: St. Kitts’ $50m Prime Creative Arts Centre is being positioned as an Eastern Caribbean creative hub, with officials citing a roughly three-year build-out and funding through the Citizenship by Investment Public Benefit Option. Anguilla in the Spotlight for Beach Tourism: Travel And Tour World ranks Anguilla among the top beach destinations in the Americas and Caribbean for 2026, placing it just behind major leaders like Mexico and the U.S. Regional Air Connectivity Pressure: St. Kitts and Nevis PM Gaston Browne renewed calls for an OECS-owned regional airline, pointing to delays and cancellations that disrupt business and travel across the sub-region. Waste & Environment Watch: A major fire at Anguilla’s Corito Landfill site is contained but still burning for days, with crews cooling hot spots and the public urged to stay clear due to smoke and emergency operations. Maritime Safety Alert: Guyana’s MV Barima ferry disaster has become the Caribbean’s worst since 1970, with 73 confirmed dead and 30 missing as recovery continues. Ocean & Fisheries Risk: A Caribbean-focused analysis warns chemical fishing is hard to detect yet can devastate reefs and high-value lobster stocks, including in places like Anguilla.

Creative Economy & Infrastructure: St. Kitts and Nevis officials highlighted the $50 million Prime Creative Arts Centre as a major Eastern Caribbean jobs and culture engine, funded through the Citizenship by Investment Public Benefit Option, with a three-year build-out expected after foundation work began safely. Tourism & Travel Rankings: Travel And Tour World released its 2026 Top 30 beach destinations list for the Americas and Caribbean, placing Anguilla among the top entries alongside Mexico, the U.S., Brazil and regional peers. Regional Finance & Energy Resilience: Dominica’s Dr. Irving McIntyre took over as Chair of the ECCB Monetary Council, stressing climate risk and continued support for renewable energy rollouts across OECS members. OECS–Africa Cooperation: OECS appointed Aisha Maina as Strategic Advisor for Africa-Caribbean cooperation, aiming to boost trade, investment and people-to-people links. Public Safety: Anguilla’s Corito Landfill fire is contained but still burning for days, with crews cooling hot spots and residents urged to stay clear due to smoke and emergency activity. Maritime Risk: A Guyana ferry disaster continues with 73 confirmed dead and 30 missing, underscoring ongoing Caribbean transport safety concerns. Sustainable Seas & Illegal Fishing: A regional analysis warns chemical fishing harms reefs and targets high-value species like spiny lobster, calling for tighter maritime monitoring.

Regional Finance: Dominica’s Dr Irving McIntyre has taken over as Chair of the ECCB Monetary Council, with climate resilience and renewable energy implementation highlighted as priorities. Regional Air Connectivity: Antigua and Barbuda PM Gaston Browne renewed calls for an OECS-owned, privately managed regional airline after repeated delays and cancellations disrupt travel across the Eastern Caribbean. Anguilla Environment & Waste: A major fire at the Corito Landfill site that began July 25 is now contained but still burning, with crews working to cool and extinguish hot spots; only essential vehicles and waste contractors are allowed to deposit waste while the Environmental Health Unit monitors impacts. OECS–Cuba Cooperation: The OECS praised Cuba for sustained support despite the long-running US embargo, pointing to shared work in health, education, disaster resilience, agriculture and ocean governance. Marine Protection & Food Security: A new Caribbean focus on chemical fishing warns that precursor chemicals used for illegal catches often slip past enforcement, harming reefs and high-value fisheries like spiny lobster. Tourism Industry Watch: Grenada’s tourism sector faces internal shake-ups, with reports that CEO Stacey Liburd is set to part ways with the Grenada Tourism Authority after about a year. Nevis Culture: Nevis Culturama 52 crowned Adowah Groovy Soca Monarch (421 points) and Rass Brown & Rocco Dan Power Soca Monarch champions (470 points).

Regional Finance & Energy: Dominica’s Dr Irving McIntyre takes over as Chair of the ECCB Monetary Council, stressing climate change as the key threat to small islands while the Council continues backing renewable energy delivery. OECS Cooperation & Trade: OECS appoints Aisha Maina as Strategic Advisor for Africa-Caribbean cooperation, aiming to boost trade, investment and policy links. Caribbean Air Travel: Antigua and Barbuda’s PM Gaston Browne renews the push for an OECS-owned regional airline to cut delays and cancellations disrupting travel. Anguilla Environment & Waste: A major fire at Corito Landfill is still burning but contained, with crews working to cool and extinguish tyre piles; only essential vehicles and waste contractors are allowed to deposit waste. Marine Resources & Food Security: A Caribbean-wide look at chemical fishing warns how hard-to-detect precursor chemicals are damaging reefs and high-value fisheries like spiny lobster. Maritime Safety: Guyana’s MV Barima ferry disaster updates report 73 confirmed dead with 30 missing as recovery continues. Tourism & Governance: Grenada’s tourism authority faces internal shake-ups as CEO Stacey Liburd is reported to be exiting after one year. Culture & Local Industry: Nevis Culturama 52 crowns Adowah Groovy Soca Monarch and Rass Brown & Rocco Dan Power Soca Monarch champions.