ECCB Monetary Council: The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank’s 113th Monetary Council meeting reaffirmed the EC dollar as a stable anchor while pushing policies aimed at resilience, competitiveness and shared prosperity across the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union. Sovereign Wealth Fund Update: Anguilla’s Premier Cora Richardson Hodge says an IMF-supported technical team is shaping the Sovereign Wealth Fund’s institutional design and legislative framework, expected to be finalised by end of the quarter, with plans to convert strong revenues (including .ai-related income) into long-term prosperity; she also flagged cost-of-living relief measures and reported public debt of EC$278 million at end-June. Winter Airlift Boost: BermudAir’s AnguillAir expansion adds more North American access for Anguilla’s winter season, including a new Toronto Pearson route (weekly Saturdays from Dec. 19 to May 1, 2027 via Providenciales) plus increased service from key U.S. cities. Fleet Growth Plan: BermudAir also confirmed it will take 10 Airbus A220-300s to support the next growth phase across the Caribbean and Atlantic region, with deliveries expected to begin in Q4 2027. Aviation Hydrogen Progress: The UK Civil Aviation Authority published findings from its Hydrogen Challenge and a hydrogen roadmap, outlining steps toward safely scaling hydrogen operations for small aircraft by 2035. Regional Business Push: St. Maarten’s COCI drew 240+ attendees to its “Island Roots to Global Routes” pre-mission assembly, preparing firms for a U.S. expansion mission and expo in Miami in November 2026.