AGP Executive Report

Public Health (WHO): Anguilla is among the territories recognized by the World Health Assembly for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV, HBV and syphilis, as the Assembly also continues talks on the WHO Pandemic Agreement’s Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing annex. Regional Finance (ECCB): The ECCB says its agency offices across member states are key for currency operations, regulatory oversight, and public education—while Grenada’s PM flags a shift in EC banknotes from 2027, featuring Caribbean figures like Olympic medalist Kirani James. Emergency Readiness (Port Health): St. Kitts and Nevis’ airport Port Health Unit received a Scherber First Responder Backpack donated by Anguilla Trading and Development Company, boosting emergency response gear. Regional Governance (OECS): OECS marks 45 years, highlighting achievements in regional integration, the Economic Union, and the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union. Health Systems (HEARTS): Guyana’s HEARTS workshop underscores efforts to strengthen cardiovascular care and improve blood pressure control across the Caribbean. Sports & Culture (St. Eustatius): The Alliance – Hoops & Heritage FIBA 3x3 Lite Quest 2026 brought teams from across the region, including Anguilla, into a sports tourism and heritage spotlight.

Regional Integration & Governance: OECS marks 45 years since the Treaty of Basseterre (June 18, 1981), highlighting practical wins like the OECS Economic Union (2011) and the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union’s stability—an example of deeper cooperation across member states that includes Anguilla. Central Banking & Currency Policy: The ECCB says its Agency Offices are the “presence on the ground” for regulatory oversight and public education (not retail banking), while Grenada’s PM Dickon Mitchell confirms new EC banknotes will shift from Queen Elizabeth II imagery to Caribbean figures—starting with Kirani James on the $5 note from 2027. Public Service Cooperation: Bermuda hosted an Overseas Territories summit for deputy governors and heads of public service, focusing on workforce shortages, public service reform, leadership development, and how AI is being integrated into administration. Health Systems (Regional): Guyana ran a HEARTS quality improvement workshop with PAHO/WHO to strengthen cardiovascular care, expanding hypertension-focused, evidence-based primary care across hundreds of facilities. Anguilla-Linked Emergency Preparedness: Anguilla Trading and Development Company donated a Scherber First Responder Backpack to St. Kitts and Nevis’ Port Health Unit to boost airport emergency response capacity. Local/Regional Research Procurement: UK CEFAS tendered £180,000 for lab processing of Beyond the Reef survey samples, including metabarcoding work tied to fish and marine life around Anguilla.

Airport Emergency Readiness: Anguilla Trading and Development Company (TDC Group) donated a fully equipped Scherber First Responder Backpack to the Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport Port Health Unit in St. Kitts and Nevis, boosting EMT/EMS, trauma, and oxygen response capacity. Central Banking & Public Outreach: The ECCB says its Agency Offices across member states are key for currency operations support, regulatory oversight, and public education—while stressing they are not commercial banks. Currency Design Update: ECCU members are set to move beyond Queen Elizabeth II imagery on EC banknotes, with Grenada’s Kirani James slated for the $5 note from 2027. Regional Governance: Bermuda hosted an Overseas Territories summit for deputy governors and heads of public service, focusing on workforce shortages, public service reform, leadership development, and AI in administration. Procurement & Research: A UK tender seeks analysis services for “Beyond the Reef” samples, using metabarcoding to map fish and marine life around Anguilla and other territories.

Airport Emergency Readiness: Anguilla Trading and Development Company (TDC Group) donated a fully equipped Scherber First Responder Backpack to the Port Health Unit at St. Kitts and Nevis’ Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport, boosting EMT/EMS, trauma, and oxygen response capacity. Regional Central Banking: The ECCB says its Agency Offices across member states are key for currency operations, regulatory oversight, and public education—while stressing they are not commercial banks. Currency Design Shift: ECCU countries are set to move away from Queen Elizabeth II imagery on new banknotes, with Grenada’s Kirani James slated for the $5 note from 2027. Public Service Cooperation: Bermuda hosted an Overseas Territories summit focused on workforce shortages, public service reform, leadership development, and using emerging tech like AI in government. Medical Training Pressure: New Anglia University is promoting an MD pathway for UK applicants amid intense competition for medical school places. Political Court Watch: A local opposition-linked lawsuit over “Horseman” and “two horses” is being framed as a potential election issue by the NNP. Regional Travel Links: BermudAir plans expanded winter routes, including new Toronto–Providenciales service that also connects onward to Anguilla.

ECCU Banknotes Update: The Eastern Caribbean Currency Union says new EC bank notes will replace Queen Elizabeth II’s image with Caribbean heroes, with Grenada’s Olympic medalist Kirani James set to appear on the $5 note from 2027—expected to enter circulation that year across ECCU members including Anguilla. Regional Public Service Cooperation: Bermuda wrapped up an Overseas Territories summit (June 11–12) bringing together deputy governors and heads of public service from across the region to tackle workforce shortages, public service reform, leadership development, and how to integrate emerging tech like AI. UK Overseas Territories Marine Research Tender: The UK’s Blue Belt Programme is moving ahead with “Beyond the Reef” work, seeking an open-procedure supplier (valued at £180,000) to process Anguilla and other territory samples for DNA metabarcoding and publishable sequence data. Medical Education Pressure in the UK: New Anglia University is promoting its UK-aligned Doctor of Medicine pathway as UK medical school competition intensifies, citing a widening gap between applications and funded places. Anguilla Legal Politics: A local political dispute is being framed around “The Horseman” lawsuit, with the opposition New National Party reportedly trying to turn the case into a campaign issue against Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell’s ruling party. Caribbean Connectivity: BermudAir announced expanded winter air service from Toronto to Turks and Caicos starting Dec. 19, 2026, with weekly Saturday flights and onward connections that also include Anguilla.

Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU) Banknotes: The ECCU says new EC banknotes will swap Queen Elizabeth II’s image for Caribbean figures, with Grenada’s Olympic medalist Kirani James set to appear on the $5 note from 2027—expected to enter circulation that year across ECCU members including Anguilla and Montserrat. Regional Governance & Public Service: Bermuda hosted the Overseas Territories Deputy Governors and Heads of Public Service Annual Summit, focusing on workforce shortages, talent retention, public service reform, leadership development, and how emerging tech (including AI) is being integrated into administration. Anguilla-Linked Procurement for Marine Research: A UK Blue Belt Programme tender (CEFAS26-87) seeks an open-procedure supplier to process “Beyond the Reef” survey samples from Anguilla and other territories, using metabarcoding to publish transparent lab results. Caribbean Legal/Political Tension: A St. Kitts and Nevis “Horseman” lawsuit is being framed as a political tool by the opposition New National Party against PM Dickon Mitchell’s ruling party, with local lawyers’ involvement questioned. Air Access Updates for the Region: BermudAir announced new seasonal routes connecting North America to the Caribbean, including direct Boston–Anguilla service (Dec. 18, 2026–May 3, 2027) and Toronto–Providenciales flights that also connect onward to Anguilla.

Anguilla Opposition Court Fight: A local political dispute tied to “The Horseman” is being framed by the New National Party as an attack on the ruling National Democratic Congress, with commentary suggesting the lawsuit could be politically motivated ahead of the next general election. Overseas Territories Public Service: Bermuda wrapped up a two-day Deputy Governors and Heads of Public Service summit with Anguilla and other territories, focusing on workforce shortages, public service reform, leadership development, and using emerging tech like AI. UK Blue Belt Marine Work for Anguilla: A UK tender worth £180,000 seeks a supplier to process “Beyond the Reef” samples via DNA metabarcoding, supporting marine conservation research around Anguilla and other territories. Caribbean Air Connectivity: BermudAir announced expanded winter routes, including new service to Anguilla from Boston and additional links via Turks and Caicos, while American Airlines added routes from Miami including returns to Haiti and more Venezuela service. Environment & Heritage: A community cleanup at Spooner’s Cotton Ginnery in the twin islands was held as part of Environment Month 2026, aimed at preserving historic landmarks and supporting tourism.

Overseas Territories Governance: Bermuda wrapped up its Overseas Territories Deputy Governors and Heads of Public Service Annual Summit (June 11–12), bringing Anguilla and other territories together on workforce shortages, public service reform, leadership development, and how to integrate emerging tech like AI into government operations. Regional Security & Justice: A UK-linked review into the long-running Maxi II disappearance in St. Kitts and Nevis (32 years on) revisits the case after the vessel vanished in 1994 with six people aboard, including prominent attorney Dr. William Herbert and eight-year-old Tristan Blake. Public Administration Procurement: The UK Blue Belt Programme tender (valued at £180,000) seeks a supplier to process “Beyond the Reef” marine samples from Anguilla and other territories, including lab work for metabarcoding and transparent lab procedures. Anguilla Legal Politics: Local commentary continues to swirl around “The Horseman” lawsuit, with the opposition New National Party portrayed as trying to use it against the ruling NDC ahead of a possible general election. Environment & Heritage: Anguilla’s Environment Month cleanup included work at Spooner’s Cotton Ginnery in Cayon, framed as protecting heritage sites and supporting tourism. Travel & Connectivity: BermudAir announced expanded winter routes, including new service to Anguilla and Turks and Caicos, plus additional Caribbean links from Boston and Toronto—moves that could reshape regional travel patterns.

Overseas Territories Public Service Summit: Bermuda wrapped up its annual Deputy Governors and Heads of Public Service summit with Anguilla and other UK territories, focusing on workforce shortages, talent retention, public service reform, leadership development, and how emerging tech like AI is being integrated into government operations. Blue Belt Marine Research Tender: The UK’s Blue Belt Programme is seeking a supplier to process “Beyond the Reef” survey samples from Anguilla and other territories, using metabarcoding to generate publishable raw sequence data for marine life mapping. Anguilla in the UK Medical Pipeline: New Anglia University is pitching a UK-aligned Doctor of Medicine pathway as UK medical school competition intensifies, highlighting the widening gap between applications and funded places. Opposition “Horseman” Lawsuit Talk: Local commentary says the “Horseman” case is being framed by the NNP against the ruling NDC, with claims it could be tied to opposition political strategy ahead of the next general election. Environment Month Heritage Cleanup: Anguilla’s Parks and Beaches Division led a community cleanup at Spooner’s Cotton Ginnery in Cayon, linking heritage preservation to tourism and culture. Regional Air Connectivity Boost: BermudAir announced new seasonal routes that include direct service to Anguilla from Boston and expanded links across the Caribbean, with additional winter service planned via Toronto to Turks and Caicos and onward connectivity to Anguilla.

Overseas Territories Public Service Summit: Bermuda hosted a June 11–12 summit for deputy governors and heads of public service from Anguilla, the BVI, Cayman, Montserrat and Turks & Caicos, focusing on civil service reform, workforce shortages, talent retention, leadership development and how to integrate emerging tech like AI into government. Blue Belt Marine Conservation: Montserrat joined the UK’s Blue Belt Programme on World Oceans Day, joining Anguilla, Turks & Caicos and the Cayman Islands, with a goal to protect at least 20% of its maritime zone. Anguilla in UK marine research procurement: A UK tender worth £180,000 seeks a supplier to process “Beyond the Reef” samples from Anguilla and other territories using metabarcoding, with raw sequence data for publication. Medical training pressure in the UK: New Anglia University is pitching its UK-aligned MD pathway to Anguillans and others as UK medical school places remain far behind demand. Local politics—“Horseman” lawsuit: A commentary piece argues the “Horseman” legal case is being used by the opposition NNP against the ruling NDC, linking it to Opposition Leader Emmalin Pierre and raising questions about who benefits if the case succeeds. Tourism and connectivity: BermudAir announced new seasonal routes—direct Boston-to-Anguilla service starting Dec. 18, 2026, plus expanded Toronto links to Turks & Caicos that also connect onward to Anguilla.

Public Service Reform: Bermuda hosted an Overseas Territories summit for deputy governors and heads of public service, with Anguilla among the participants, focusing on civil service recruitment and retention, workforce shortages, public service reform, leadership development, and how territories are planning to use emerging tech like AI to keep critical services running. Blue Belt Marine Work: Montserrat joined the UK’s Blue Belt Programme, joining Anguilla, Turks and Caicos, and the Cayman Islands, with a commitment to protect at least 20% of its maritime zone—while a UK tender seeks lab processing of “Beyond the Reef” samples using metabarcoding. Anguilla Legal Politics: A St. Kitts-linked “Horseman” lawsuit is being framed by the opposition New National Party as a political weapon against the ruling NDC, with local lawyers and opposition leader ties raised in commentary. Regional Connectivity: BermudAir announced new seasonal routes that include direct service to Anguilla and expanded links to Turks and Caicos from North America, boosting winter travel options. Local Heritage & Environment: Anguilla’s Environment Month coverage highlights community cleanup efforts at Spooner’s Cotton Ginnery, tying heritage preservation to tourism and environmental stewardship.

Blue Belt marine research procurement: The UK’s Blue Belt Programme is buying £180,000 of lab analysis services to process Anguilla and Turks & Caicos samples from the “Beyond the Reef” survey, using a metabarcoding workflow and requiring transparent lab procedures. Public service staffing pressure across OTs: An international summit of Overseas Territories’ deputy governors and heads of public service highlighted recruitment struggles driven by ageing populations, outward migration, and private-sector competition, with Anguilla among those represented. Blue Belt expands in the region: Montserrat has joined the UK Blue Belt Programme, committing to protect at least 20% of its maritime zone and gaining scientific support. Local governance and legal politics: Opposition figures are trying to frame “The Horseman” lawsuit as a political weapon against the ruling NDC, with commentary suggesting links to NNP leadership and election strategy. Environment and heritage cleanup: Environment Month 2026 included a community cleanup at Spooner’s Cotton Ginnery in Cayon, led by the Parks and Beaches Division, tying heritage protection to tourism. Regional air connectivity for Anguilla: BermudAir is adding winter routes that include direct service to Anguilla from Boston and new Toronto links that also connect onward to Anguilla via Providenciales.

Regional Air Links: BermudAir is expanding winter routes, adding nonstop Boston–Anguilla service (Dec. 18, 2026–May 3, 2027) plus new links to Turks and Caicos and Belize, while also launching Toronto–Turks and Caicos (starting Dec. 19) with onward connections to Anguilla. Local Governance & Heritage: Anguilla’s Parks and Beaches Division led an Environment Month cleanup at Spooner’s Cotton Ginnery in Cayon, aiming to protect heritage sites and support tourism. Public Service Hiring: A summit of Overseas Territories deputy governors and heads of public service highlighted recruitment struggles across the region, including Anguilla, as governments compete with the private sector and face retirements. Environment Policy: Montserrat joined the UK Blue Belt marine conservation programme, joining Anguilla and other Caribbean Overseas Territories committed to protecting at least 20% of their maritime zones. Politics Watch: A St. Kitts–Nevis-linked “Horseman” lawsuit is framed as an opposition tool against Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell’s NDC, with local political figures named in commentary. Defense Commemoration: St. Kitts and Nevis Defence Force unveiled a new digital combat uniform marking June 10, 1967 and the defense of Camp Springfield.

Air Connectivity & Tourism: BermudAir keeps expanding its Caribbean reach, adding winter nonstop service from Boston’s Logan to Anguilla, Turks and Caicos, Belize and Guatemala City, while also launching Toronto–Providenciales flights that run Saturdays starting Dec. 19 and continue onward to Anguilla. Local Governance & Public Service: A regional summit of UK Overseas Territories’ public service leaders highlighted recruitment strain—ageing staff, outward migration and private-sector competition—prompting Bermuda to pitch a career expo as a way to make civil service jobs more attractive. Heritage & Environment: Anguilla’s regional neighbors marked Environment Month with on-the-ground action, including a cleanup at St. Kitts and Nevis’ Spooner’s Cotton Ginnery, framed as protecting heritage while supporting tourism. Marine Policy: Montserrat joined the UK’s Blue Belt marine conservation programme, joining Anguilla and other territories with a goal to protect at least 20% of maritime zones. Politics & Legal Fallout: In Anguilla-linked commentary, “The Horseman” case is portrayed as an opposition tool against the ruling NDC in St. Kitts and Nevis, with claims tying it to NNP political strategy.

Civil Service Hiring Pressure: An international summit of UK Overseas Territories’ deputy governors and heads of public service put recruitment woes front and center, citing ageing populations, outward migration, and private-sector competition—Anguilla among those represented—while Bermuda flagged retirements and a career expo aimed at making the civil service more attractive. Regional Marine Policy: Montserrat joined the UK’s Blue Belt marine conservation programme on World Oceans Day, joining Anguilla, Turks and Caicos, and the Cayman Islands, with a goal to protect at least 20% of its maritime zone and strengthen marine governance and fisheries. Caribbean Governance Links: The Cayman Islands hosted the 5th Commons and Overseas Territories Speakers’ Conference, focusing on good governance, democratic accountability, and how legislatures can respond to crises and emerging issues like AI. Anguilla-Adjacent Politics: A local report on “The Horseman” lawsuit frames it as an opposition tool in St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla politics, tying it to NNP leadership and election strategy. Environment Heritage Action: In St. Kitts and Nevis, Environment Month cleanup work targeted Spooner’s Cotton Ginnery, linking heritage preservation to tourism and community stewardship. Air Connectivity Boost: BermudAir announced new winter routes—Toronto to Turks and Caicos (and onward to Anguilla)—plus expanded service from Boston to Anguilla, Belize, and Turks and Caicos.

Air Connectivity & Tourism: BermudAir is expanding winter routes, adding new nonstop service from Toronto Pearson to Turks and Caicos (starting Dec. 19, weekly Saturdays) with onward connections to Anguilla, while also launching seasonal flights from Boston’s Logan to Anguilla, Turks and Caicos, Belize, and Guatemala City—moves that keep Anguilla plugged into regional travel demand. Sustainability in the Spotlight: Solar Sands is partnering with BermudAir to place 500 custom recycled-glass pieces onboard (starting in business class, expanding to economy), tying airline growth to coastal waste reduction. Local Governance & Public Service: A summit of British Overseas Territories highlighted civil service recruitment struggles—ageing populations, migration, and private-sector competition—while Bermuda discussed a career expo aimed at making government jobs more attractive. Environment & Heritage: Anguilla’s wider region marked Environment Month with a cleanup at Spooner’s Cotton Ginnery, linking parks and beaches work to preserving historic sites and supporting tourism. Regional Policy Watch: Montserrat has joined the UK’s Blue Belt marine conservation programme, committing to protect at least 20% of its maritime zone and strengthening marine governance.