Regional Air Connectivity: Anguilla is set for a stronger winter travel season as BermudAir’s AnguillAir expands service from Canada and adds more flights from key U.S. markets, including weekly Saturday Toronto service starting Dec. 19 (through May 1, 2027) plus increased frequencies from Boston, Newark, Baltimore-Washington and Tampa/St. Petersburg—boosting access to the island’s tourism and hospitality economy. OECS Airline Push: Antigua and Barbuda PM Gaston Browne renewed calls for an OECS airline, pointing to costly delays and cancellations that strand regional travellers and disrupt official travel. CARICOM Integration: Martinique and French Guiana officially joined CARICOM as associate members, raising the associate roster to eight and aiming to deepen regional ties across French- and English-speaking islands. Tourism & Industry Events: Nevis wrapped its 2026 Mango Festival with food, music and island spirit, while Anguilla tourism leaders also took part in regional CTO governance work. Finance & Policy: The ECCB Monetary Council met in Dominica, reaffirming EC dollar stability and resilience-focused regional policy. Tech & Governance: Turks and Caicos innovation minister E. Jay Saunders highlighted regional AI readiness and ethical governance at a workshop in Anguilla. Hospitality Tech: Apaleo appointed Connor Neeson as UK & Ireland country lead to support hospitality operators’ digital transformation. Legal/Institutional: Grenada’s Jimmy Bristol won a major court victory after a Court of Appeal appointment was ruled unconstitutional.