AGP Executive Report

Visa Ease for Anguilla Travelers: A 2026 passport evaluation says Nigerian passport holders can apply for eVisas to 54 countries and territories, including Anguilla, plus Antigua and Barbuda, UAE, South Africa, Singapore and Qatar. Luxury Caribbean Sailings: Explora Journeys is rolling out its 2026–27 Caribbean season on two ships, with Explora I departing Miami Nov 17, 2026 and Explora II debuting from Québec City Oct 15, 2026, featuring stops that include Anguilla’s Little Bay. Cap Juluca Returns: Cap Juluca, A Belmond Hotel, reopens on Maundays Bay Oct 10, 2026 with new programming, including CAP RUM and a refreshed Cap Shack beach bar menu built around local seafood. Beach Cleanup Boost: Volunteers in Bermuda’s Cash Trash Bash collected 1,805.7 pounds of trash this year, aiming to top last year’s total and support ocean-focused charities. Regional Leadership in Bermuda: Anguilla’s Premier Cora Richardson-Hodge is among Caribbean Overseas Territories leaders meeting in Bermuda for an OT caucus. Cricket Tourism Link: Nevis will host the Luther Kelly Over-35 Cricket Cup Nov 7–8, 2026 with Anguilla among the teams.

Visa Access: A new global review says Nigerian passport holders can apply for eVisas to 54 countries and territories, including Anguilla, plus Antigua and Barbuda, UAE, South Africa, Singapore, Qatar, Malaysia, Mauritius, Rwanda and Thailand. Luxury Stays & Dining: Cap Juluca will reopen on Maundays Bay on October 10, 2026, bringing new beach-bar design, local seafood-led menus, and CAP RUM made exclusively for the resort in partnership with Topper’s Rhum. Cruise & Sail Travel: Explora Journeys is launching a 2026–27 Caribbean season across two ships (mid-October 2026 to March 2027), with stops including Anguilla’s Little Bay. Beach Cleanup: Volunteers’ Cash Trash Bash reports collecting about 1,805.7 pounds of trash in Bermuda this year, continuing its ocean-pollution push. Regional Tourism Links: A travel guide highlights easy island-hopping around the British Virgin Islands, with Tortola, Jost Van Dyke and more as a seven-day yacht-and-boat itinerary. Local Sports Tourism: Nevis will host the Luther Kelly Over-35 Cricket Cup Nov 7–8, with Anguilla among the teams. Governance & Travel Context: Anguilla’s Premier Cora Richardson-Hodge is attending the Caribbean Overseas Territories caucus in Bermuda this week.

Visa Access: A new 2026 passport evaluation says Nigerian passport holders can apply for eVisas to 54 countries and territories, including Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, UAE, South Africa, Singapore, Qatar, Malaysia, Mauritius, Thailand and more. Luxury Stays & Dining (Anguilla): Cap Juluca, A Belmond Hotel, returns to Maundays Bay on October 10, 2026 with new programming, including CAP RUM (a bespoke, small-batch rum made for the resort) and a refreshed Cap Shack beach bar menu led by Chef Primrose Ritchie-Gumbs featuring local seafood and regional flavors. Cruise & Island-Hopping: Explora Journeys will run a 2026–27 Caribbean season on two ships (Explora I from Miami Nov 17, 2026; Explora II from Québec City Oct 15, 2026), with stops including Anguilla’s Little Bay plus Virgin Gorda, Dominica, Grenada and more. Regional Leadership: Anguilla’s Premier Cora Richardson-Hodge is set to join Caribbean Overseas Territories leaders in Bermuda for the UKOTA Caribbean Caucus (Sept 8–12). Community & Sports: Nevis will host the 17th Luther Kelly Over-35 Cricket Cup Nov 7–8, with Anguilla among the four-team lineup.

Luxury Stays & Sailings: Explora Journeys is rolling out a Caribbean season across two ships from mid-October 2026 through March 2027, with Explora I departing Miami Nov 17 and Explora II debuting Oct 15 from Québec City, sailing to San Juan by Nov 1; stops include Anguilla’s Little Bay plus Virgin Gorda’s The Baths, whale watching in Samana, Dominica waterfalls, Grenada boating, and the Underwater Sculpture Park. Resort Reopening: Cap Juluca will reopen on Maundays Bay on Oct 10, 2026, bringing new beach-bar design and local seafood-focused Cap Shack updates, plus CAP RUM (made for the resort with Topper’s Rhum) and a December chef residency by Gregory Gourdet. Beach & Community Clean-Up: Volunteers collected over 1,800 pounds of trash in Bermuda’s Cash Trash Bash, continuing its ocean-pollution push. Regional Tourism Ideas: A guide to island-hopping in the British Virgin Islands highlights Tortola, Jost Van Dyke, and classic rum-and-snorkel stops—an easy add-on for travelers already planning Anguilla. Local Leadership (OT Focus): Anguilla’s Premier Cora Richardson-Hodge is among Caribbean Overseas Territories leaders meeting in Bermuda this week for the OT Caribbean Caucus.

Cap Juluca (Belmond) Reopens Oct 10: Cap Juluca on Maundays Bay will welcome guests again on October 10, 2026, kicking off its 40th-anniversary season with new dining and spa programming plus a December chef residency by James Beard winner Gregory Gourdet. New Beach Bar + Rum: The resort has reimagined Cap Shack with a fresh Caribbean-inspired look and a menu built around local seafood, including grilled spiny lobster and a Sandy Ground lobster roll, and it’s adding CAP RUM—an Anguilla-made, small-batch barrel-aged rum created exclusively for Cap Juluca with Topper’s Rhum. Ocean Cleanup Volunteers: Volunteers in Bermuda’s Cash Trash Bash collected about 1,805.7 pounds of trash from oceans, beaches and coastlines this year, aiming to top last year’s total and raise more donations for ocean-focused charities. Regional Travel Planning (BVI): A new guide highlights island-hopping around the British Virgin Islands, pairing Tortola, Jost Van Dyke and snorkelling stops with a simple yacht-charter itinerary. Caribbean Leaders in Bermuda: Anguilla’s Premier Cora Richardson-Hodge is among Caribbean Overseas Territories leaders meeting in Bermuda this week for the UKOTA Caribbean Caucus. Cricket in Nevis: The Luther Kelly Over-35 Cricket Cup returns to Brown Hill Cricket Ground in Nevis on Nov 7–8, 2026, with Anguilla among the teams.

Cap Juluca, A Belmond Hotel: The luxury resort on Maundays Bay will reopen on October 10, 2026, with new beach-bar upgrades at Cap Shack, a bespoke CAP RUM rum made for the property, and a Guerlain spa treatment plus a December chef residency by James Beard winner Gregory Gourdet. Beach Bar Refresh: Cap Shack’s reimagined look and menu spotlight local seafood and regional flavors, including grilled Caribbean spiny lobster and an Anguilla rum-led cocktail program. Community Clean-Up: Volunteers in Bermuda’s Cash Trash Bash collected 1,805.7 pounds of trash from oceans, beaches and coastlines this year, aiming to top last year’s total and raise more for ocean-focused charities. Regional Travel Inspiration: A new guide highlights how to island-hop around the British Virgin Islands, pairing Tortola, Jost Van Dyke and sailing days with rum tastings and snorkelling. Caribbean Voyages: Explora Journeys unveiled its 2026–27 Caribbean season across two ships, with itineraries spanning Saint Barthélemy, Saint Lucia and the British Virgin Islands. Anguilla Connection: Recovery Homecare Assistance’s summer camp expanded to 60 participants and included an Anguilla day trip with tours and beach lunch. Sports & Tourism: Nevis will host the Luther Kelly Over-35 Cricket Cup (Nov 7–8, 2026) featuring Anguilla among the teams. Policy & Governance: Anguilla Premier Cora Richardson-Hodge is among Caribbean Overseas Territories leaders meeting in Bermuda this week for the UKOTA caucus.

Anguilla Dining & Spirits: Cap Juluca has reimagined its Maundays Bay beach bar, Cap Shack, with a fresh Caribbean-inspired look and a menu built around local seafood cooked over open flame, plus a new Anguilla-made rum component—CAP RUM—made exclusively for the resort with Topper’s Rhum. Island-Hopping Ideas: A new guide spotlights how to build a luxury sailing escape in the British Virgin Islands, pairing multi-centre yacht charters with stops like Tortola, Jost Van Dyke and snorkelling spots. Caribbean Cruise Travel Watch: US prosecutors say an Inglewood tax startup founder was arrested at a Florida cruise port in a $13M+ investor fraud case involving alleged fake credentials and revenue, with proceeds tied to a Caribbean wedding on Anguilla. Regional Travel Planning: Explora Journeys is rolling out its 2026–27 Caribbean season across two ships, with sailings from Miami and a second ship debuting after a transatlantic route, featuring stops including Saint Barthélemy, Saint Lucia and the British Virgin Islands. Community & Sport (Regional): Nevis will host the 17th Luther Kelly Over-35 Cricket Cup in November, with Anguilla among the four-team lineup. Travel Deals (Nearby): BermudAir marks its third anniversary with a 30% fare discount on published base fares for select travel dates.

Caribbean Travel Spotlight: A fresh travel feature puts the spotlight on Grand Case, Saint Martin—easy French Caribbean vibes, walkable beach-and-lolo dining, and the Grand Case Beach Club as a go-to base for beach days and legendary food. Ocean Reset Picks: Another piece highlights two oceanfront escapes for stress-free recovery, tying beach time to the calming “blue mind” feeling and simple shoreline pleasures. Anguilla in the Regional Mix: Anguilla’s Premier Cora Richardson-Hodge is set to join Caribbean Overseas Territories leaders in Bermuda for the UKOTA Political Council caucus, with talks covering economic resilience, climate preparedness, and citizen wellbeing. Sports & Tourism: Nevis will host the 17th Luther Kelly Over-35 Cricket Cup on Nov 7–8, with Anguilla among the four-team lineup—good news for Leeward Island visitors planning a sports-focused trip. Community Travel Link: Recovery Homecare Assistance’s summer camp expanded to 60 seniors and included an Anguilla day trip, plus a closing event at Tropix Grand Case. Travel Deals: BermudAir marks its third anniversary with a 30% discount on published base fares for travel from Sept 15 to Nov 15, using promo code BIRTHDAY3. AI Governance: Sint Maarten’s parliament ratified a responsible AI outcome statement tied to a workshop hosted in Anguilla in June, focusing on ethics, privacy, and keeping territories from being left behind.

Caribbean Tourism & Travel Diplomacy: Anguilla’s Premier Cora Richardson-Hodge is set to join other Caribbean Overseas Territories leaders in Bermuda for the UKOTA Political Council’s Overseas Territories Caribbean Caucus, running Sept 8–12 in Hamilton, with talks on UK–OT relations, economic resilience, climate and disaster preparedness, regional cooperation, and citizen wellbeing. Aviation & Visitor Access: BermudAir is marking its third anniversary with a 30% discount on published base fares (sale Sept 3–5; travel Sept 15–Nov 15, promo code BIRTHDAY3), and the airline is also adding new nonstop service to South Caicos from Newark starting Dec 20. Sports Tourism: Nevis will host the 17th Luther Kelly Over-35 Cricket Cup Nov 7–8 at Brown Hill Cricket Ground, with Anguilla among the four-team lineup. Community & Youth: Recovery Homecare Assistance’s summer camp in St. Maarten grew from 11 to 60 participants, including an Anguilla day trip and activities for seniors. Travel Reads: A popular “vacay must reads” beach-book tradition story highlights swapping used books at island rentals and resorts.

Caribbean OT diplomacy: Anguilla’s Premier Cora Richardson-Hodge is in Bermuda this week for the Overseas Territories Caribbean Caucus, hosted by Bermuda Premier David Burt (Sept 8–12) with leaders from the BVI, Cayman Islands, Montserrat and Turks & Caicos. Discussions cover the UK–OT relationship, economic and financial services resilience, climate/disaster preparedness, regional cooperation and citizen wellbeing. Travel & tourism spotlight: A travel coach’s pick for a “lesser-visited” Caribbean return trip puts St Martin/Sint Maarten on the radar, praising easy car travel, good roads and big-view stops like Sentry Hill. Sports tourism: Nevis will host the 17th Luther Kelly Over-35 Cricket Cup Nov 7–8 at Brown Hill, with Anguilla among the four-team lineup. AI governance (regional): Sint Maarten’s parliament ratified a responsible AI outcome statement from an Anguilla-hosted workshop, urging ethical governance, data privacy and responsible use. Community travel tie-in: Recovery Homecare Assistance’s summer camp expanded to 60 seniors, including an Anguilla day trip.

Caribbean Overseas Territories diplomacy: Anguilla’s Premier Cora Richardson-Hodge is among the leaders heading to Bermuda this week for the Overseas Territories Caribbean Caucus, hosted by Bermuda Premier David Burt in Hamilton from Sept. 8–10, with talks expected to cover UK–OT relations, economic and financial services resilience, climate and disaster preparedness, regional cooperation, and citizen wellbeing. Regional sport tourism: Nevis will host the 17th Luther Kelly Over-35 Cricket Cup at Brown Hill Cricket Ground on Nov. 7–8, featuring Anguilla, St. Kitts, and St. Maarten alongside the host, promising a two-day T20 festival for veteran players and visiting fans. AI governance for the region: Sint Maarten’s Parliament has ratified a responsible AI outcome statement tied to a June workshop hosted in Anguilla, focusing on ethical governance, data privacy, information integrity, and keeping territories from being left behind as AI expands. Travel deals and routes: BermudAir marks its third anniversary with 30% off published base fares (sale Sept. 3–5; travel Sept. 15–Nov. 15 using code BIRTHDAY3) and is adding new nonstop service to South Caicos from Newark starting Dec. 20.

Community Spotlight: St. James’ Parish in Anguilla is celebrating its “Unsung Hero,” Mr. Wendel A. Wallace, a long-time sports figure who played football and cricket locally, coached youth teams, and has spent 15+ years supporting young cricketers through the Cricket Grassroots Programme, including running the Wendel A. Wallace Cricket Academy (opened Aug. 24, 2024). Travel Reading Culture: A travel writer highlights the island tradition of leaving used books in vacation rentals and resort lobbies—sharing how Anguilla features among the Caribbean stops where this “leave a book, take a book” habit keeps trips feeling personal. Regional Tourism & Flights: BermudAir marks its third anniversary with a 30% discount on published base fares (sale Sept. 3–5; travel Sept. 15–Nov. 15, promo code BIRTHDAY3), and is adding new nonstop service to South Caicos from Newark starting Dec. 20 (twice weekly; fares from $347), with the airline also expanding its winter network and noting its year-old Anguilla service. Caribbean Leadership Visit: Anguilla’s Premier Cora Richardson-Hodge will join other Caribbean Overseas Territories leaders in Bermuda for an OT Caribbean Caucus (Sept. 8–12), bringing regional political engagement to the travel calendar. Youth & Care Camp: Recovery Homecare Assistance’s summer camp in St. Maarten grew from 11 to 60 participants, including an Anguilla day trip, island tours, and a week of activities for seniors.

AI & Governance: Sint Maarten’s Parliament ratified a regional responsible AI outcome statement from an Anguilla-hosted workshop, urging ethical governance, data privacy, information integrity, and human oversight as AI expands. Community & Care Tourism: Recovery Homecare Assistance’s second annual summer camp in St. Maarten grew from 11 to 60 seniors, including an Anguilla day trip, island tours, grooming services, and a closing dinner and dance. Air Access & Deals: BermudAir marked its third anniversary with a 30% discount on published base fares (promo code BIRTHDAY3, Sept. 3–5 for travel Sept. 15–Nov. 15) and highlighted strong August demand. New Routes to the Region: BermudAir is adding twice-weekly nonstop flights from Newark to South Caicos starting Dec. 20 through April 25, with fares from $347, as Turks and Caicos welcomes new luxury resort Salterra. Education Travel Link: Dominica’s CXC exams ran across 17 centres, with some e-testing, and noted support for students sitting exams in Anguilla and other regional islands. Luxury Travel Trends: Virtuoso points to 2027 growth in luxury travel, with more transformative experiences, especially cruising, plus “fall is the new summer” momentum.

Aviation & Access: BermudAir marks its third anniversary with a 30% discount on published base fares across all routes, running Sept. 3–5, 2026 for travel Sept. 15–Nov. 15 (promo code BIRTHDAY3). New Routes for Caribbean Travel: The airline is also adding twice-weekly nonstop service from Newark to South Caicos starting Dec. 20 through April 25, with fares from $347 one way—plus its year-old Anguilla service returns with added capacity. Luxury Stays & Tourism Buzz: South Caicos’ new Salterra resort (a 65-acre Luxury Collection property) is drawing attention as one of 2026’s standout openings, reinforcing the islands’ premium travel momentum. Community & Visitor-Friendly Activities: Recovery Homecare Assistance’s second annual summer camp in St. Maarten grew to 60 participants, including an Anguilla day trip, island tours, and a closing dinner and dance. Education & Regional Mobility: Dominica’s CXC exams were supported by a regional network that let students sit in Anguilla and other nearby islands. Travel Trends: Luxury travel advisors say 2027 will lean into bigger experiences, more cruising, and “fall is the new summer,” as demand from ultra-wealthy travelers keeps climbing.

Aviation & Deals: BermudAir is marking its third anniversary with a 30% discount on published base fares, using promo code BIRTHDAY3 for travel Sept. 15–Nov. 15, 2026 (sale runs Sept. 3–5). New Routes: The airline is also adding nonstop flights to South Caicos from Newark (EWR) starting Dec. 20 through Apr. 25, with fares from $347 one way—and it says its year-old Anguilla service returns with added capacity. Luxury Travel Buzz: A new luxury travel trend roundup points to continued growth in high-end travel heading into 2027, with “fall is the new summer” and more immersive experiences. Community & Tourism Links: Recovery Homecare Assistance expanded its summer camp from 11 to 60 participants, including an Anguilla day trip, plus tours, beauty services, and a closing event in Grand Case. Regional Education: Dominica’s CXC exams ran across 17 centres over six weeks, with some students able to sit exams in Anguilla and other islands through CXC’s regional network.

Aviation & Access: BermudAir is marking its third anniversary with a 30% discount on published base fares (promo code BIRTHDAY3) for travel Sept. 15–Nov. 15, 2026, with sale dates Sept. 3–5—a boost for Caribbean getaways that also underlines the airline’s growing demand. New Routes to Turks & Caicos: BermudAir adds New York–South Caicos nonstop service from Dec. 20, 2026 to Apr. 25, 2027, twice weekly from Newark (EWR), with fares starting at $347. Anguilla in the Mix: The same expansion notes BermudAir’s year-old Anguilla service returns with added capacity, keeping Anguilla on the radar for winter travellers. Community & Tourism Support: Recovery Homecare Assistance’s second annual summer camp in Philipsburg grew from 11 to 60 participants, including an Anguilla day trip and a week of activities and care visits. Education Travel Links: Dominica’s CXC results update highlights that students sat exams in Anguilla (alongside Barbados, BVI, and St. Kitts and Nevis), showing the island’s role as an regional study hub. Luxury Travel Demand: Virtuoso reports luxury travel momentum heading into 2027, with “fall is the new summer” and more high-end experiences driving bookings.