AGP Executive Report

Anguilla Tourism & Boats: Anguilla is finalising draft legislation to tighten rules for “party boats” entering from St Martin and St Maarten, aiming for better control (not a ban) after complaints from coastal tourism businesses. Regional Sports Spotlight: Antigua and Barbuda thrashed Anguilla 5-0 in Concacaf Nations League action, with fans stunned by two red cards for hair-pulling incidents involving Anguilla midfielder Aedan Scipio. Football Infrastructure: FIFA President Gianni Infantino backed a plan for a new 5,000-seat football stadium in Antigua and Barbuda, after meetings with local football leaders. Reality TV & Tourism: Love Link Caribbean—an inter-regional dating reality series—debuts Sept. 30 on YouTube, filmed across Antigua and Barbuda and featuring singles from across the region. Arts/People Story: A profile highlights Anguillian Captain Carl “Avery” Thomas and the long journey from hardship to a decades-long aviation career. Tech/Domain Buzz (Global): Anguilla’s .ai domain revenue success is compared with other small-nation domain booms, while Slovenia’s .si surged after Trump’s “superintelligence” remarks.

Anguilla Tourism & Boats: Anguilla is finalising draft rules to better control “party boats” entering from St Martin and St Maarten, aiming to protect coastal tourism businesses while still allowing visits ahead of the tourism season. Caribbean Screen & Romance: Love Link Caribbean, an inter-regional reality dating show produced by Love Link TV with ABTA, debuts on YouTube Sept. 30 and follows ten singles from across the region as they date in Antigua and Barbuda. Football (Anguilla in Focus): Antigua and Barbuda thrashed Anguilla 5-0 in Concacaf Nations League action, with a bizarre hair-pulling incident leading to two red cards for the hosts. Sports TV Listings: A full slate of TV and radio sports coverage is set for Sept. 29, including football, baseball, tennis, and more. Regional Sports Results: Montserrat, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Antigua and Barbuda all secured League C wins 3-0 or better in their respective matches. Arts & Inspiration (Profile): A spotlight on Kelley alum Rishi Patel traces how he built a global career in event design and high-profile creative experiences.

Tourism Policy: Anguilla is tightening rules for “party boats” coming in from St Martin and St Maarten, with draft legislation aimed at giving authorities more control while protecting local coastal tourism businesses ahead of the next season. Regional Sports Buzz: Concacaf Nations League action had Antigua and Barbuda beat Anguilla 5-0, with a wild moment where two players were sent off for pulling an opponent’s long hair—plus Montserrat and the U.S. Virgin Islands also secured 3-0 and 2-0 League C wins. Arts & Entertainment: Love Link Caribbean, a new inter-regional reality dating show produced in Antigua, premieres on YouTube Sept. 30 and follows ten singles from across the region as the series doubles as destination marketing. Local Human Interest: A profile highlights Anguillian Captain Carl “Avery” Thomas—“41 years is not 41 days”—tracing his aviation dream from early hardship to a lifelong career. Global Watch: Canada’s wildlife trade enforcement gaps are letting illegal protected species slip in, while Trump’s “superintelligence” remarks sparked a surge in Slovenia’s .si domain registrations.

Tourism & Culture: Anguilla is riding a record wave, welcoming nearly 82,000 stayover visitors in the first half of 2026—up 19.9% year over year—while June alone hit a monthly high of 11,067 stayovers. Local Policy: The Anguilla government is finalising draft rules to better control “party boats” entering from St Martin and St Maarten, aiming to protect local coastal tourism while still allowing visiting vessels. Regional Entertainment: Love Link Caribbean, an inter-regional reality dating show produced in Antigua, debuts on YouTube Sept. 30 and follows ten singles across seven Caribbean destinations, with Antigua and Barbuda as the backdrop. Sports Spotlight: Antigua and Barbuda beat Anguilla 5-0 in Concacaf Nations League action, with fans stunned by two red cards after hair-pulling incidents involving Anguilla’s Aedan Scipio. Global Tech Buzz (for media watchers): A Trump UN speech about renaming “artificial intelligence” to “superintelligence” sparked a surge in Slovenia’s .si domain registrations, with growth topping 15% in September.

Local Maritime Policy: Anguilla is finalising draft legislation to tighten rules for “party boats” entering from St Martin and St Maarten, aiming for better control while protecting coastal tourism businesses ahead of the tourism season. Regional Sports Buzz: Concacaf Nations League action kept fans talking—Antigua & Barbuda beat Anguilla 5-0, with two red cards after players pulled dreadlocks down to the ankles; meanwhile Montserrat, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Antigua & Barbuda all notched League C wins. Tourism & Media: Love Link Caribbean, an inter-regional reality dating show produced by Love Link TV with ABTA, is set to premiere on YouTube Sept. 30, filmed across Antigua and Barbuda and featuring singles from across the region. Anguilla Tourism Numbers: Anguilla reported record tourism momentum in the first half of 2026, with stayover arrivals up 19.9% to 81,907 and total arrivals up 34.9% to 171,143. Arts/Profiles: A feature highlights Captain Carl “Avery” Thomas’s aviation journey—“41 years is not 41 days”—as an Anguilla inspiration story.

Caribbean Reality TV & Tourism: Love Link Caribbean, an inter-regional dating show produced by Love Link TV with the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority, drops on YouTube Sept. 30 at 8 p.m. AST, with ten singles from across the region filmed around Antigua and Barbuda. Anguilla Spotlight in Sports: Concacaf Nations League action had Antigua and Barbuda hammer Anguilla 5-0, with two red cards after players pulled hair during a heated moment involving Anguilla midfielder Aedan Scipio. Football Infrastructure: FIFA President Gianni Infantino backed Antigua and Barbuda’s plan for a new 5,000-seat football stadium, after meetings with local football leaders. Anguilla Tourism Numbers: Anguilla hit record momentum in 2026, welcoming nearly 82,000 stayover visitors in the first half—up 19.9% year over year—with the U.S. as the dominant source market. Caribbean Travel Ideas: A guide to cruise itineraries highlights how smaller ships can reach hidden harbours and quieter anchorages. Regional Business & Culture: DDL expands in St Kitts to act as a hub for distributing more Guyanese-made products across smaller Caribbean markets.

Reality TV & Tourism: Love Link Caribbean, an inter-regional dating series produced by Love Link TV with the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority, drops on YouTube Sept. 30 at 8 p.m. AST, with ten singles from across the region filmed around Antigua’s beaches and landmarks. Sports on TV (Anguilla audience watchlist): Tuesday’s listings include MLB Wild Card games, NHL matchups, and CONCACAF Nations League action featuring Aruba vs. Anguilla (plus plenty of international soccer). Regional Football Shock: Antigua and Barbuda beat Anguilla 5-0 in Concacaf Nations League, but the headlines went to two red cards after hair-pulling incidents involving Anguilla’s dreadlocks. Local Sports Context: Concacaf League C also saw Montserrat, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Antigua and Barbuda secure big wins in their groups. Anguilla Tourism Numbers: Anguilla logged nearly 82,000 stayover visitors in the first half of 2026, up 19.9%, with the U.S. driving most arrivals.

Concacaf Nations League: Antigua and Barbuda bounced back in style, beating Anguilla 5-0, while Montserrat and the U.S. Virgin Islands also grabbed 3-0 and 2-0 League C wins respectively. Red-card drama: Fans were left reeling as Antigua and Barbuda players were sent off for yanking an opponent’s long hair, with Anguilla’s Aedan Scipio becoming the center of the chaos after coming on late. Sports infrastructure: FIFA President Gianni Infantino backed Antigua and Barbuda’s plan for a new 5,000-seat football stadium, with land already earmarked and a push to strengthen local football. Dating tourism: Antigua and Barbuda is leaning into reality TV with Love Link Caribbean, premiering Sept. 30 on YouTube, filmed across the islands as a fresh destination-marketing angle. Anguilla tourism boost: Anguilla hit record momentum in 2026, welcoming nearly 82,000 stayover visitors in the first half—up 19.9% year over year—with the U.S. still the dominant source market.

Anguilla Tourism Surge: Anguilla logged a record first half of 2026, with stayover arrivals hitting 81,907 (up 19.9%) and total arrivals reaching 171,143 (up 34.9%), driven mainly by the U.S. market and a big jump in June day-trippers. Football & Community Spotlight: FIFA President Gianni Infantino backed Antigua and Barbuda’s plan for a new 5,000-seat football stadium, with talks also involving the local football association and a visit that included a match against Anguilla at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. New Reality-Show Tourism Angle: Antigua and Barbuda is leaning into “dating tourism” with Love Link Caribbean, a YouTube reality series premiering Sept. 30 and filmed across the destination, blending romance entertainment with destination marketing. Caribbean Culture Picks: October’s Italian sagra season is packed with harvest festivals—food, music, and local tastings—offering a fun arts-and-food travel inspiration for the month. Regional Sports Preview: Bahamas vs Saint Martin kicks off their CONCACAF Nations League Group C campaign, with both sides aiming to make an early statement. Business With a Side of Lifestyle: CentFX is set to appear as a Diamond Sponsor at Forex Expo Dubai 2026, signaling continued regional industry expansion.

Anguilla Tourism Boom: Anguilla welcomed nearly 82,000 stayover visitors in the first half of 2026, up 19.9% year over year, with June hitting a monthly record (11,067 stayovers). The U.S. remains the top source market (73.8% of stayovers in H1), while day-trippers surged too, lifting total arrivals to 171,143 (+34.9%). Dating Tourism Spotlight: Antigua and Barbuda is betting on a new angle for travel marketing: Love Link Caribbean, a reality dating series premiering Sept. 30 on YouTube, filmed across Antigua locations with support from the tourism authority. Caribbean Cruise Notes: A guide highlights how smaller ships can reach “hidden” Caribbean harbors with shallow-draft access, changing the whole feel of a cruise. Regional Business with Island Impact: DDL is expanding in St Kitts and Nevis, adding bottling and positioning the island as a hub to supply smaller Caribbean markets with Guyanese-made beverages. Sports Preview: Bahamas vs Saint Martin kicks off their 2026-27 Concacaf Nations League C campaign, with both sides aiming to make an early group statement. Food & Travel Culture: October’s Italian sagra festivals are spotlighted, celebrating harvest foods with fairs, tastings, and local traditions.

Dating Tourism Spotlight: Love Link Caribbean is set to premiere on YouTube on Sept 30, turning a reality dating series into destination marketing for Antigua and Barbuda, with filming across Ffryes Beach, Laviscount Island and Dow’s Hill. Anguilla Tourism Boom: Anguilla logged nearly 82,000 stayover visitors in the first half of 2026—up 19.9%—with the US as the top source market and June hitting a monthly record. Cruise & Hidden Harbours: A travel guide highlights how smaller ships can reach quieter Caribbean anchorages, changing the whole feel of a cruise. Regional Business Expansion: DDL broke ground on a US$10m expansion in St Kitts and Nevis to build a regional hub for bottling and wider Guyanese product distribution. Sports Preview (Caribbean): Bahamas vs Saint Martin kicks off their CONCACAF Nations League C campaign, with both sides aiming to make an early mark. Food & Festival Picks: October sagra season in Italy gets a roundup for food lovers. Travel Deals: Kayak data points to fall trips where $1,000 can cover flights plus hotel stays in select cities, including Caribbean options.

Anguilla Tourism Boom: Anguilla welcomed nearly 82,000 stayover visitors in the first half of 2026, up 19.9% year over year, with June hitting a monthly record (11,067 stayovers). Caribbean Cruise Reality Check: A guide explains why “hidden” harbours need smaller ships with shallower drafts, and how switching from mega-liners to boutique cruising changes what you can reach. Regional Business & Drinks: DDL (Demerara Distillers Limited) broke ground on a US$10m St Kitts and Nevis expansion to add bottling and use St Kitts as a hub for supplying smaller islands across the Caribbean. Food & Festivals: Italy’s October sagra season is packed with harvest fairs and ingredient-focused celebrations, from chestnut and truffle festivals to wine events. Sports on the Screen: Bahamas vs Saint Martin kicks off their 2026-27 Concacaf Nations League campaign, with both sides aiming for an early Group C statement. Travel Deals: New Kayak data highlights fall destinations where $1,000 can cover round-trip flights plus hotel stays, including Guadalajara and Calgary. Match Listings: Newcastle United vs Hull City is listed with Anguilla coverage on Disney+ Premium Caribbean.

Tourism Boom: Anguilla logged nearly 82,000 stayover visitors in the first half of 2026, up 19.9% year-on-year, with June hitting a monthly record (11,067 stayovers). U.S. Push for Travel Advisors: Anguilla is putting travel advisors at the center of its latest U.S. tourism push, aiming to give agents more ways to sell the island’s luxury resorts, villas, and dining. Caribbean Cruise Reality Check: A look at why “hidden harbours” depend on ship draft—smaller vessels can reach shallow bays and anchor closer to shore for a more intimate experience. Regional Business Expansion: DDL broke ground on a US$10 million expansion in St Kitts and Nevis, adding bottling and using the island as a hub to supply smaller Caribbean markets. Streaming for Anguilla: iCloud+ now bundles Apple TV and Apple Arcade in Anguilla and 100+ countries, starting at $0.99/month. Sports Schedule Update: Dominica moved the start time of its friendly vs Anguilla to 11:00 AM on Monday, Sept. 21.

Tourism Boom: Anguilla logged nearly 82,000 stayover visitors in the first half of 2026, up 19.9% year over year, with June hitting a monthly record (11,067 stayovers). The U.S. stayed the top source market (73.8% of stayovers in H1), while day-trippers surged too, pushing total arrivals for the first six months to 171,143 (+34.9%). U.S. Travel Push: Anguilla is putting travel advisors at the center of its latest U.S. tourism push, leaning on 24/7 Caribbean travel trade coverage to help agents sell the island’s luxury stays and dining. Sports & Community: Dominica moved the start time of the senior men’s friendly vs Anguilla to 11:00 AM on Monday, Sept. 21, to fit logistics around Concacaf Nations League hosting. Streaming for Anguilla: Apple says iCloud+ now bundles Apple TV and Apple Arcade in Anguilla (and 100+ countries), starting at $0.99/month for the 50GB tier. Caribbean Cruise Tip: A travel guide highlights how smaller ships with shallow drafts can reach “hidden” Caribbean anchorages that mega-ships can’t.

Tourism Numbers: Anguilla just posted record-breaking momentum, welcoming nearly 82,000 stayover visitors in the first half of 2026—up 19.9% year over year—with June alone hitting a monthly high. Travel Trade Push: Anguilla is also putting travel advisors at the center of its latest U.S. tourism push, aiming to turn that beach-and-villas appeal into more bookings. Caribbean Cruise Guide: A new look at Caribbean cruising explains why choosing the right ship matters—smaller vessels can reach hidden bays and quieter ports that mega-ships can’t. Regional Business Spotlight: Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) is expanding in St Kitts and Nevis, building a hub to supply more Guyanese-made products across smaller Caribbean markets. Tech & Streaming for Anguilla: iCloud+ now bundles free Apple TV and Apple Arcade for Sri Lankans, with Anguilla listed among the countries getting the update. Sports & Schedules: Dominica moved the start time of its friendly vs Anguilla to 11:00 AM, and Bahamas vs Saint Martin kicks off their Nations League campaign with both sides chasing an early statement.

Tourism Boom: Anguilla logged record-breaking momentum in 2026, welcoming nearly 82,000 stayover visitors in the first half—up 19.9% year over year—while June alone hit a monthly high of 11,067 stayovers. U.S. Push for Travel Advisors: Anguilla is putting travel advisors at the center of its latest U.S. tourism push, aiming to give agents more ways to sell the island’s resorts, villas, and dining. Football Schedule Change: Dominica moved the start time of the senior men’s friendly against Anguilla to 11:00 AM on Monday, Sept. 21, citing logistics tied to upcoming Nations League matches. Streaming Upgrade: Apple TV and Apple Arcade are now included with iCloud+ for Sri Lankans, with Anguilla listed among the countries getting the bundle. Caribbean Travel Deals & Routes: Southwest Airlines expands its Caribbean nonstop map, while travel roundups highlight long-weekend escapes and value trips where flights plus hotels can land near $1,000. Local Culture for Youth: St. Maarten’s National Craft Lab kicked off with a seven-week program linking young participants to national symbols through hands-on traditional craft.