AGP Executive Report

Beach Spotlight: Anguilla’s Mounday’s Bay ranked second among the world’s best beaches in Condé Nast Traveller’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards, scoring 94.71. Youth Football: Anguilla’s U15 girls are set to face the British Virgin Islands in Aruba on October 13, as part of an international invitational running through October 17. Music: Dancehall artist Malie Donn’s debut album, The Golden Child, reached No. 2 on Apple Music’s Reggae Albums chart in Anguilla and several other Caribbean markets. Youth Basketball: Anguilla finished third at the Paradise Showdown U15 tournament in Sint Maarten, beating St. Eustatius 77–28 in the placement game.

Youth Basketball: Anguilla’s under-15 team took third place at the Paradise Showdown, beating St. Eustatius 77–28; two Anguilla players also made the All-Star teams. Sports Tourism: Anguilla will host the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s first Sports Tourism Summit on August 12–14, 2027. Tourism Minister Cardigan Connor hopes it will help launch a regional cancer foundation, bringing sport and fundraising together. Regional Golf: Aurora International Golf Club is hosting the Eastern Caribbean Golf Association Championships, with Saint Lucia sending a nine-player team to compete.

Youth Basketball: Anguilla took third place at the Paradise Showdown U15 tournament in Sint Maarten, crushing St. Eustatius 77–28. Anguilla’s Collani Joseph and Tahjae Conner also earned spots on the First Team All-Stars. Golf in Anguilla: Aurora International Golf Club is hosting this weekend’s Eastern Caribbean Golf Association Championships, with nine golfers representing Saint Lucia.

Regional Golf: Anguilla’s Aurora International Golf Club hosts this weekend’s Eastern Caribbean Golf Association Championships, bringing nine golfers from Saint Lucia to compete. Youth Basketball: Anguilla finished third at the Paradise Showdown U15 tournament, beating St. Eustatius 77–28; Collani Joseph and Tahjae Conner earned All-Star honors.

Youth Basketball: Anguilla finished third at the Paradise Showdown U15 tournament, routing St. Eustatius 77–28. Collani Joseph and Tahjae Conner earned First Team All-Star honours. Canouan’s Carnival Call: Silversea’s 2028–29 Caribbean cruises will bring guests to Canouan for a Carnival-style welcome with local dancers and a steel band, followed by a beachside celebration with live music. Football: Antigua and Barbuda beat Anguilla 3–0 in the CONCACAF Nations League, with D’Andre Bishop scoring twice. Antigua’s results against Anguilla and Aruba secured a Gold Cup play-in against Trinidad and Tobago.

Youth Basketball: Anguilla took third place at the Paradise Showdown U15 tournament, beating St. Eustatius 77–28. Collani Joseph and Tahjae Conner earned First Team All-Star honors. BVI Tortola won the title with an 85–83 victory over host Sint Maarten. Football: Anguilla fell 3–0 to Antigua and Barbuda in CONCACAF Nations League play.

Caribbean Cruise Culture: Silversea’s 2028–29 plans include a Canouan beach celebration with local dancers, steel-band music and live entertainment; bookings open October 8. Anguilla Events: St. Kitts and Nevis’ cadet corps took first place at the regional drill competition hosted in Anguilla, also winning Best Turnout and Discipline. Anguilla Football: Antigua and Barbuda beat Anguilla 3–0 in the CONCACAF Nations League, with D’Andre Bishop scoring twice.

Regional Spotlight: Anguilla hosted the Captain Vernon Fleming Regional Drill Competition, where the St. Kitts-Nevis Defence Force Cadet Corps took overall first place and earned honors for turnout, discipline and drill squad. Anguilla Football: Anguilla fell 3-0 to Antigua and Barbuda in the CONCACAF Nations League, with D’Andre Bishop scoring twice. Island Escapes: Anguilla is featured among Caribbean travel picks, named a top choice for couples seeking a quiet-luxury getaway; a family travel adviser also recommends the island’s ÀNI private resort.

Regional Competition: The SKNDF Cadet Corps took top honors at the Captain Vernon Fleming Regional Drill Competition, hosted in Anguilla. The team also won Best Turnout and Discipline, with Cadet Sergeant Gemani Gumbs leading its squad. Caribbean Culture: Silversea’s 2028–29 cruise plans include a Canouan stop with local dancers, a steel band and a beachside celebration. Anguilla Event Design: A profile of event designer Rishi Patel spotlights a three-day Anguilla celebration that required 42 shipping containers, part of his career creating major events for high-profile clients. Football: Anguilla fell 3–0 to Antigua and Barbuda in CONCACAF Nations League play, with D’Andre Bishop scoring twice.

Luxury Travel: Silversea unveiled its 2028-2029 Voyage Collection with 103 trips across 219 destinations in 56 countries, timed to big cultural moments like Venice and Rio Carnival, plus new S.A.L.T. Culinary Voyages built around Europe’s truffle season and Southeast Asia’s markets. Caribbean Focus: The same luxury line also spotlighted winter 2028-2029 Caribbean cruising, including a full day on Canouan with local dancers, steel band music, and a private beach celebration, plus new La Romana calls and reservations opening Oct. 8. Tech & Finance Buzz: FXT earned official nominee status at the Finance Magnates Awards 2026 across major categories including Broker of the Year and Most Trusted Broker. Local-Regional Watch: A court ordered GEBE to correct dangerous exposed cables at a Simpson Bay property and separately questioned a disconnection despite an undisputed credit balance. Internet Culture/Anguilla Echo: After Trump’s “Super Intelligence” push, Slovenia’s .si domain registrations surged—an AI-domain frenzy that echoes Anguilla’s earlier .ai windfall. Arts & Community: Sugarmas 55’s National Queen Pageant winner will receive EC$20,000 and a plot of land, with the event set for Dec. 22 at the Royal St. Kitts Event Dome.

Caribbean Tourism & Media: The Cayman Islands Department of Tourism is set as lead sponsor for the 2026 Caribbean Media Exchange (CMEx) Leadership Awards and Fundraiser on Dec. 6 in Miami, spotlighting leaders across tourism, aviation, hospitality, media, sustainability and community service. Anguilla & Sports: Antigua and Barbuda edged Anguilla 3-0 in the CONCACAF Nations League, with Sean Tomlinson scoring and D’Andre Bishop adding two at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. Anguilla Arts & Culture: The National Queen Pageant in St. Kitts and Nevis is upping the stakes for Sugarmas 55, with the winner set to receive EC$20,000 plus a plot of land, as organizers unveil a new venue and expanded prize package. Tech, Domains & the “.ai” Echo: A global rush is driving Slovenia’s .si domain registrations after Trump’s “super intelligence” rebrand, with September purchases jumping sharply—an internet hype wave that echoes Anguilla’s earlier .ai boom. Local Governance (Utilities): A court order directs GEBE to correct dangerous exposed cables at a Simpson Bay property and addresses questions around a disconnection despite an undisputed credit balance.

AI & Domains Boom: After Donald Trump pushed “super intelligence” (SI) as the official replacement for AI, Slovenia’s .si domain has exploded—44,000 registrations in September (up from under 2,000 in August) and about 11,000 new .si sites on Sept. 30, with demand still accelerating into early October. Local Justice & Power Safety: Anguilla’s regional court ordered GEBE to start fixing dangerous exposed cables at a Simpson Bay property within four weeks, and separately questioned a disconnection despite an undisputed credit balance. Streaming Picks: A roundup of what to watch tonight highlights dozens of new shows and movies added across Netflix, Paramount+, Hulu and more. Culture & Community: The National Queen Pageant in St. Kitts and Nevis is set for Dec. 22 with a bigger prize package—EC$20,000 plus land—and a new venue at the Royal St. Kitts Event Dome. Tourism Spotlight: CMEx will honor Caribbean tourism leader Josef Forstmayr at its 2026 Leadership Awards fundraiser in Miami on Dec. 6. Sports: Antigua and Barbuda beat Anguilla 3-0 in CONCACAF Nations League action. Anguilla Policy Watch: Anguilla is moving to restrict foreign charter “party boats” entering from St. Martin and St. Maarten.

Arts & Culture: Sugarmas 55’s National Queen Pageant is getting a major upgrade: the winner will take home EC$20,000 plus a plot of land, with organizers calling it “a new era.” The show lands at the Royal St. Kitts Event Dome on Dec. 22 under “Diamonds and Elegance,” and the St. Kitts Nevis Anguilla National Bank is named official title sponsor. Tourism & Hospitality: The Caribbean Media Exchange (CMEx) will honor veteran hotelier Josef Forstmayr as a 2026 leadership laureate at its Dec. 6 awards fundraiser in Miami. Local Policy (Boats): Anguilla is moving to restrict foreign “party boats,” drafting legislation to better control vessels entering from St Martin and St Maarten while protecting coastal tourism businesses. Sports: Antigua and Barbuda beat Anguilla 3-0 in the CONCACAF Nations League, with Sean Tomlinson scoring and D’Andre Bishop adding two. Global Tech/Domain Buzz (for Anguilla watchers): Trump’s “super intelligence” rebrand is driving a surge in Slovenia’s .si registrations—another reminder of how AI-related domain hype can spill over into small territories’ fortunes.

Local Sports: Antigua and Barbuda beat Anguilla 3-0 in the CONCACAF Nations League, with Sean Tomlinson scoring and D’Andre Bishop adding two as Anguilla struggled to match the early pressure. Maritime Policy: Anguilla is moving to restrict foreign charter boats, drafting new rules aimed at “party boats” coming in from St Martin and St Maarten to better protect coastal tourism businesses. Arts & Entertainment (Caribbean TV): Love Link Caribbean, an inter-regional reality dating show, is set to debut on YouTube Sept. 30, bringing singles from across the region to Antigua and Barbuda for weekly episodes. Travel & Lifestyle: A new guide highlights lesser-known Caribbean island escapes for families, including private-island style stays and Anguilla’s own ÀNI Private Resorts. Global Tech/Domain Buzz (with Anguilla tie-in): Trump’s “super intelligence” rebrand is driving a surge in Slovenia’s .si domain registrations, echoing the earlier .ai boom that benefited Anguilla. Tourism Marketing: Hawai‘i Tourism Authority reappointed its Europe team through 2029, targeting longer stays and higher visitor spend in the UK and Germany.

Anguilla Travel & Lifestyle: A fresh roundup of “island escapes” spotlights ÀNI’s exclusive-use estates in Anguilla, pitching private-villa freedom with resort-style service for families and milestone trips. Caribbean Entertainment: Love Link Caribbean, an inter-regional reality dating show, is set to debut Sept. 30 on YouTube, bringing singles from across the region to Antigua for weekly episodes. Sports (Anguilla in focus): Antigua and Barbuda beat Anguilla 3-0 in the CONCACAF Nations League, with another match report later noting a 5-0 result and two red cards tied to hair-pulling incidents. Local Governance & Tourism: Anguilla is moving to restrict foreign “party boats,” drafting new rules for vessels operating from St Martin and St Maarten to better protect coastal tourism businesses. Global Internet Buzz (with Anguilla tie-in): Trump’s “super intelligence” rebrand is driving a surge in Slovenia’s .si domain registrations, echoing the earlier .ai boom that brought major revenue to Anguilla.

Domain Boom: Trump’s “super intelligence” (SI) rebrand has sparked a rush for Slovenia’s .si web addresses, with September registrations hitting 46,066 and demand accelerating to 12,000+ per day after the executive order—echoing Anguilla’s earlier .ai windfall. Anguilla Sports: Antigua and Barbuda beat Anguilla 3-0 in the CONCACAF Nations League, with another match report noting a chaotic 5-0 loss that included two red cards for hair-pulling. Local Policy: Anguilla is moving to restrict foreign “party boats,” drafting new rules for charter vessels entering from St Martin and St Maarten amid tourism complaints. Entertainment Spotlight: Love Link Caribbean, a new inter-regional reality dating show, is set to debut Sept. 30 on YouTube, featuring singles from Anguilla and across the wider Caribbean. Travel Picks: A roundup of the Caribbean’s best islands highlights Anguilla’s “quiet luxury” as a top choice for couples.