Aviation & Tourism Boost (Nevis): Nevis has officially started work on the multi-million-dollar expansion of Vance W. Amory International Airport, with completion expected in about 18 months; the runway will be extended by 2,000 feet to 6,000 feet total, alongside a new fire hall, fuel farm, expanded terminal, customs hall, and more parking capacity for up to 50 executive jets. Caribbean Travel Momentum (Regional): New Caribbean Tourism Organization figures show Anguilla leading the region’s growth in Q1 2026, up 24.6% year-on-year to 46,691 stayover visitors, supported by strong luxury demand and improved connectivity via St. Maarten. Air Connectivity (BermudAir): BermudAir is rolling out more winter routes, including expanded service to Anguilla (twice weekly from BWI), plus new and expanded links across Turks & Caicos, Belize, and Guatemala. Tourism Marketing (Montserrat): Montserrat’s Tourism Authority says SMART 2026 helped strengthen trade ties, with the delegation booking dozens of business meetings with operators and partners across key markets. Community-Based Tourism (OECS): OECS member states are pushing community-based tourism as a growth engine, training officials on CBT policy and action planning with support from the European Development Fund. Local Events (Anguilla): Wet Fete 2026 returns July 31 at Landsome Bowl Cultural Centre with regional soca and bouyon acts. Hospitality Development (ÀNI): ÀNI Private Resorts announced the January 2027 opening of ÀNI Shoal Bay, a 15-suite exclusive-use retreat in Anguilla. Education & Skills (UWI): The UWI confirmed its 4th OneUWI Postgraduate Student Conference for Nov 18–21, 2026, after recognizing 14 top presentations from the prior staging.