AGP Executive Report

Caribbean Tourism Diplomacy: Anguilla’s Minister of Health, Tourism and Sports Cardigan Connor and Anguilla Tourist Board leaders are in New York for Caribbean Week 2026 (June 1–5) under “One Caribbean: Infinite Experiences,” joining regional ministers and industry partners to push connectivity, resilience, and deeper visitor experiences. Regional Fisheries Policy: The CRFM Ministerial Council met by teleconference to focus on aquaculture growth, food security, climate and disaster resilience (including insurance), and continued progress against illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. Aquaculture Planning: Ministers adopted 19 resolutions and approved a new aquaculture plan at the 20th council meeting, signaling a coordinated push to scale farmed seafood. Global Tech in Food: Japan announced world-first fully farmed eel sales, using a breakthrough approach to mass-produce eel larvae and reduce pressure on wild stocks. Aviation Watch: BermudAir (including AnguillAir) unveiled a set of new, unusual nonstop/one-stop US routes, raising questions about network fit and timing for a small carrier.

Regional Fisheries & Blue Economy: The CRFM Ministerial Council met by teleconference on 3 June, electing Antigua and Barbuda’s Hon. Randy Baltimore as Chair for 2026–2027, with ministers focused on boosting aquaculture, improving food security, building climate/disaster resilience via insurance, and pushing progress against IUU fishing. Caribbean Tourism in New York: Caribbean Week in New York 2026 (June 1–5) is drawing a record turnout of tourism ministers and officials under “One Caribbean: Infinite Experiences,” aiming to strengthen resilience, improve connectivity, and present a unified regional front as travel preferences shift toward cultural and regenerative experiences. Air Connectivity Watch: BermudAir (including AnguillAir) announced a set of new nonstop and “one-stop” US routes, raising questions about market fit and how services will work given its small fleet. Medical Education Pathways: New Anglia University is weighing whether a UK-plus-international clinical route can replace six straight years abroad for future doctors. Aquaculture Breakthrough: Japan says it has achieved fully farmed eel production and trial sales, aiming to reduce reliance on wild eel stocks.

Regional Fisheries & Blue Economy: CRFM ministers met by teleconference on 3 June, electing Antigua and Barbuda’s Randy Baltimore as Chair for 2026–2027, and focusing on aquaculture expansion, food security, climate/disaster resilience via insurance, and continued progress against illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. Caribbean Tourism in New York: Caribbean Week in New York 2026 (June 1–5) brought tourism ministers and officials from across the region, including Anguilla, together under “One Caribbean: Infinite Experiences” to boost market share, connectivity, and resilience amid shifting travel demand. Air Connectivity Watch: BermudAir (including AnguillAir) announced a set of new, unusual US routes, raising questions about how the small carrier will serve each market and whether the expansion is opportunity-driven or a bid to sustain growth. Aquaculture Tech Milestone: Japan moved toward full-cycle eel farming with commercial sales of fully farmed eels, aiming to cut reliance on wild juvenile eel supply. Governance & AI: Montserrat joined the 2026 Commons and Overseas Territories Speakers’ Conference in Cayman Islands, with sessions on using artificial intelligence in parliamentary operations and strengthening governance during emergencies.

Aviation & Connectivity: BermudAir (including AnguillAir) has announced a surprising jump in US routes, mixing new nonstop and one-stop services to airports like Baltimore/Washington, Boston, Newark, plus returns to Fort Lauderdale and Raleigh–Durham—raising questions about how a tiny fleet (E175/E190 aircraft) will actually serve the expanded network. Regional Tourism Strategy: Caribbean Week in New York 2026 is underway (June 1–5), with CTO-led talks bringing tourism ministers and officials from across the region—including Anguilla—together under “One Caribbean: Infinite Experiences” to boost resilience, connectivity, and market share. Deeper Travel & Culture: A new travel-show spotlight argues for moving beyond resort-only stays, using St. Lucia’s community-led access model (like Fond Gens Libres guiding hikes to the Pitons) as a blueprint for regenerative tourism. Medical Education Pathways: New Anglia University is weighing whether a structured UK study plus international clinical training route can be better than six straight years abroad for future doctors. Food Tech & Sustainability: Japan says it has reached world-first commercial sales of fully farmed eels, aiming to cut reliance on wild-caught juvenile eels through large-scale larva production. Governance & AI in Parliaments: Montserrat is sending its parliamentary leadership to a UK/Overseas Territories conference focused on keeping legislatures effective amid political, technological, and social change—explicitly including AI use in parliamentary operations.

Caribbean Tourism, Beyond the Resort: A new St. Lucia–based travel show spotlights how village-led access to sites like Gros Piton can protect culture and livelihoods, pushing back on “all-inclusive” mass tourism impacts. Caribbean Week in New York 2026: Tourism ministers and commissioners from across the region (including Anguilla) are meeting in Manhattan under “One Caribbean: Infinite Experiences” to boost connectivity, resilience, and a unified regional pitch amid tougher global competition. Eel Farming Breakthrough (Japan): Japan reports world-first fully farmed eel commercial sales, aiming to cut reliance on wild-caught juvenile eels and stabilize supply under growing scrutiny. Medical Education Pathways (UK/Caribbean link): New Anglia University weighs whether a structured mix of UK study, focused international training, and NHS experience can be better than six straight years abroad for future doctors. Overseas Territories Governance (Montserrat): Montserrat’s parliamentary leadership is attending the Commons and Overseas Territories Speakers’ Conference, with sessions on using AI in parliamentary operations and keeping legislatures resilient during emergencies.

Medical Education Pathways: New Anglia University is questioning whether six straight years studying medicine abroad is still the best route into the profession, weighing academic maturity, student wellbeing, and readiness for NHS clinical life. Sustainable Aquaculture: Japan says it has reached a world-first milestone with fully farmed eel production and trial sales, aiming to cut pressure on wild juvenile “glass eels” and stabilize supply under growing scrutiny. Caribbean Tourism Strategy: Caribbean Week in New York 2026 is underway, with a record turnout of tourism ministers and commissioners from across the region (including Anguilla) using the June 1–5 summit to boost connectivity, resilience, and competitiveness. Parliament & Governance Tech: Anguilla is among delegations attending the Commons and Overseas Territories Speakers’ Conference in the Cayman Islands, where leaders are focusing on how parliaments should adapt to rapid political, technological, and social change— including AI use in parliamentary operations. Regional Health Procurement: PAHO/WHO and OECS-PPS are running a planning workshop in Saint Lucia to improve access to safe, effective medicines and health technologies, including better procurement, supply chains, and pooled purchasing across OECS states.

Caribbean Tourism in the Spotlight: Caribbean Week in New York 2026 kicked off June 1 at InterContinental New York Times Square, with a record post-pandemic turnout of tourism ministers and commissioners from across the region—including Anguilla—pushing for stronger connectivity, resilience, and a unified Caribbean voice amid tougher global competition. Airline Leadership: United Airlines’ Christine Valls is set to keynote the Caribbean Women in Tourism Leadership Dinner & Awards during the event. Parliament Meets Tech Change: In the British Overseas Territories circuit, Montserrat’s Speaker Marjorie Smith and Clerk Dr. Judith Baker are attending the 2026 Commons and Overseas Territories Speakers’ Conference in the Cayman Islands, where delegates focus on governance reform and the use of artificial intelligence in parliamentary operations. Health Tech & Medicines Access: PAHO/WHO and OECS-PPS are running a joint planning workshop in Saint Lucia (May 28–29) to improve access to safe, effective, quality-assured medicines and health technologies, including launching a regional technical working group to strengthen procurement and supply chains.

Caribbean Tourism in Focus: Caribbean Week in New York 2026 is drawing a record post-pandemic crowd of tourism ministers and commissioners to Manhattan (June 1–5) under the theme “One Caribbean: Infinite Experiences,” with Anguilla among the confirmed delegations as leaders push for stronger connectivity, resilience, and a unified regional voice amid tougher global competition. Regional Tech & Health Access: PAHO/WHO and OECS-PPS are convening a two-day workshop in Saint Lucia (May 28–29) to improve access to safe, effective, quality-assured medicines and health technologies across Eastern Caribbean states, including a formal launch of a PAHO/WHO–OECS Technical Working Group to strengthen procurement, supply chains, forecasting, and pooled purchasing. Parliamentary Governance Meets AI: Montserrat’s Speaker and Clerk are attending the 2026 Commons and Overseas Territories Speakers’ Conference in the Cayman Islands, where delegates discuss governance reform and the use of artificial intelligence in parliamentary operations, plus legislative continuity during emergencies. UK Overseas Territories Policy Watch: A UK House of Commons briefing highlights how separation of powers works across Overseas Territories, noting key differences in governor lawmaking powers and voting rights of appointed members—details that include Anguilla’s parliamentary setup.

Caribbean Tourism Strategy: Tourism ministers and commissioners from across the region, including Anguilla, are set to gather in New York for Caribbean Week 2026, aiming to strengthen economic resilience and align on market strategy under the theme “One Caribbean: Infinite Experiences.” Parliament Tech & Governance: Anguilla is among the delegations attending the UK and Overseas Territories Speakers’ Conference in the Cayman Islands, where officials will focus on governance reform and how parliaments can use AI while staying resilient during emergencies. Health Tech Access: PAHO/WHO and OECS-PPS will hold a regional workshop in Saint Lucia to improve access to safe, effective medicines and health technologies, including better procurement, supply chains, demand forecasting, and pooled purchasing. Wellness Tech (Regional Tourism): Orient Express Corinthian and Guerlain are launching “Ocean Rebirth,” a 14-day Lisbon-to-Bridgetown retreat featuring personalized wellness plans and a Guerlain device using LED, plasma, and radiofrequency. Separation of Powers: A UK House of Commons briefing highlights how separation of powers works across Overseas Territories, noting that in only a few places governors can’t make laws and that voting rights for appointed members vary—specifically calling out Anguilla and Montserrat.

Caribbean Week in New York: Tourism ministers and commissioners from across the region—including Anguilla—are set to gather in Manhattan for the opening of Caribbean Week in New York 2026, organized by the Caribbean Tourism Organization under the theme “One Caribbean: Infinite Experiences,” as leaders look to strengthen economic resilience and market strategy amid shifting global conditions. Parliamentary Tech & Governance: Anguilla is among delegations attending the 2026 Commons and Overseas Territories Speakers’ Conference in the Cayman Islands, where officials will discuss governance reform and the growing role of artificial intelligence in parliamentary operations. Health Tech Access: PAHO/WHO and the OECS Pharmaceutical Procurement Service will run a regional workshop in Saint Lucia to improve access to safe, effective medicines and health technologies, focusing on procurement, supply chains, quality assurance, and pooled purchasing. Local Governance Watch: A UK House of Commons briefing highlights how separation of powers works across Overseas Territories, noting that in Anguilla and Montserrat, appointed executive members have voting rights.

Parliamentary Tech & Governance: Anguilla is among the Overseas Territories sending delegations to the 2026 Commons and Overseas Territories Speakers’ Conference in the Cayman Islands, where sessions will tackle AI use in parliamentary operations, governance reform, constitutional development, and keeping legislatures running during emergencies. Regional Health Tech Access: PAHO/WHO and OECS-PPS are convening a two-day workshop in Saint Lucia (May 28–29) to improve access to safe, effective, quality-assured medicines and health technologies across the Eastern Caribbean, including pooled procurement, supply chain strengthening, and better demand forecasting. Local Governance Spotlight: A UK House of Commons briefing highlights how separation of powers works across Overseas Territories, noting differences in when governors can make laws and how voting rights for appointed members vary—specifically calling out Anguilla and Montserrat. Wellness Tourism Tech: Orient Express Sailing Yachts and Guerlain are launching “Ocean Rebirth,” a 14-day Lisbon-to-Bridgetown wellness retreat in October 2026 with onboard specialist-led programs and a Guerlain device using LED, plasma, and radiofrequency. Conservation Watch: Countries are pushing new protections for the Amazon’s migratory catfish as dams and other pressures threaten long-distance freshwater migrations.

Regional Parliament Tech & Governance: Anguilla is among delegations attending the 2026 Commons and Overseas Territories Speakers’ Conference in the Cayman Islands, where Speakers and Clerks are tackling how legislatures stay resilient amid rapid political, technological and social change—sessions include AI in parliamentary operations, governance reform, constitutional development, and keeping legislative work going during emergencies. Health Tech Access: PAHO/WHO and OECS-PPS are running a two-day regional workshop in Saint Lucia (28–29 May) to improve access to safe, effective medicines and health technologies across the Eastern Caribbean, with a new PAHO/WHO–OECS Technical Working Group set to guide pooled procurement, supply chain strengthening, quality assurance, and better demand forecasting. UK Overseas Territories Power Watch: A UK House of Commons briefing highlights separation-of-powers differences across Overseas Territories, including how governors can affect lawmaking and how voting rights of appointed members vary—details that matter for Anguilla’s parliamentary scrutiny and governance. Conservation Science: Countries are pushing new protections for the Amazon’s migratory catfish, focusing on restoring connected river routes threatened by dams and overfishing.

Regional Governance & Tech in Parliaments: The Cayman Islands is hosting the 2026 Commons and Overseas Territories Speakers’ Conference (COTSC) from May 26–31, with sessions on using AI in parliamentary operations, governance reform, constitutional development, and keeping legislatures running during emergencies. Anguilla in the Room: Anguilla is listed among the delegations attending the three-day programme, alongside other Overseas Territories. Montserrat Leadership at COTSC: Montserrat’s Speaker Marjorie Smith and Clerk Dr. Judith Baker are attending, focusing on strengthening procedural standards and administrative capacity. Health Tech Access: PAHO/WHO and OECS-PPS are running a two-day regional workshop in Saint Lucia (May 28–29) to improve access to safe, effective medicines and health technologies, including pooled procurement and better supply-chain planning. Wellness Tech Tourism: Orient Express Sailing Yachts and Guerlain are launching “Ocean Rebirth,” a 14-day Lisbon-to-Bridgetown retreat in October 2026 featuring Guerlain’s LongeviSkin device and other recovery and wellness tech. Power & Oversight Watch: A UK House of Commons briefing reviews separation of powers across Overseas Territories, noting differences in how governors and appointed officials can shape legislative outcomes, including voting rights in Anguilla and Montserrat.

Regional Governance & Tech in Parliaments: The Cayman Islands is hosting the 2026 Commons and Overseas Territories Speakers’ Conference, with Anguilla among the delegations, as Speakers and Clerks focus on using AI in parliamentary operations, governance reform, constitutional development, and keeping legislatures running during emergencies. Local Parliamentary Capacity: Montserrat’s Speaker Marjorie Smith and Clerk Dr. Judith Baker are attending the same COTSC in Cayman, highlighting efforts to strengthen procedural standards and administrative capacity across the Overseas Territories. Health Tech Access: PAHO/WHO and OECS-PPS are running a two-day regional workshop in Saint Lucia (28–29 May) to improve access to safe, effective medicines and health technologies, including pooled procurement, supply chain upgrades, and quality assurance. Wellness Tech Tourism: Orient Express Sailing Yachts and Guerlain are launching “Ocean Rebirth,” a 14-day Lisbon-to-Bridgetown retreat in October 2026 featuring Guerlain’s LongeviSkin device and other recovery and wellness tech. Power & Oversight in OTs: A UK House of Commons briefing reviews separation of powers across Overseas Territories, noting differences in how governors and speakers can shape lawmaking and voting rights—an issue that directly touches Anguilla and Montserrat.

AI & Governance in OTs: The Cayman Islands is hosting the 2026 Commons and Overseas Territories Speakers’ Conference (26–31 May), with sessions on AI in parliaments, governance reform, constitutional reform, and how legislatures keep continuity during emergencies—delegations include Anguilla. Health Tech Access: PAHO/WHO and OECS-PPS are running a 28–29 May workshop in Saint Lucia to improve access to safe, effective medicines and health technologies, launching a regional Technical Working Group and focusing on procurement, supply chains, forecasting, inventory, quality assurance, and pooled purchasing. Wellness Tech on the Move: Orient Express Sailing Yachts and Guerlain will launch “Ocean Rebirth” in October 2026, a 14-day Lisbon-to-Bridgetown retreat featuring personalised wellness plans and device-led treatments like LongeviSkin (LED/plasma/radiofrequency) plus recovery and assessment tools. Constitutional Power Map: A UK House of Commons briefing reviews separation of powers across Overseas Territories, including how governors can limit lawmaking and how voting rights for appointed members vary—highlighting Anguilla’s role in parliamentary voting. Freshwater Conservation: A new conservation plan targets threatened migratory freshwater catfish in the Amazon, stressing river connectivity as dams and other pressures disrupt long migrations.

AI & Governance in Overseas Territories: The Cayman Islands is hosting the 2026 Commons and Overseas Territories Speakers’ Conference (26–31 May) with sessions on AI in parliaments, governance reform, constitutional reform, and legislative continuity during emergencies—delegations include Anguilla. Health Tech & Medicines Access: PAHO/WHO and OECS-PPS are running a 28–29 May workshop in Saint Lucia to improve access to safe, effective medicines and health technologies, launching a PAHO/WHO–OECS Technical Working Group and focusing on procurement, supply chains, forecasting, inventory, quality assurance, and pooled procurement. Overseas Territories Separation of Powers: A UK House of Commons briefing reviews how governors and speakers can shape lawmaking across territories, noting key differences that affect parliamentary scrutiny—highlighting that in only two territories do appointed members have voting rights, including Anguilla. Conservation Tech for Freshwater Fish: A new global plan targets threatened migratory Amazon catfish, stressing river connectivity as dams and other barriers disrupt long migrations. Wellness Tech Tourism: Orient Express Corinthian and Guerlain are launching “Ocean Rebirth,” a 14-day Lisbon-to-Bridgetown retreat (Oct 12–26, 2026) featuring wellness programming and devices like LongeviSkin.