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8 of the best things to do on the island of Anguilla
With its secluded coves, offshore cayes and sweet snorkel spots, Anguilla’s beaches are arguably some of the most stunning in the world. But even if you’re not the white-sand beach type, this teeny Caribbean island, located just a short sail away...

Anguilla’s .ai Domain Boom Yields $39M Revenue in 2024
In the sun-drenched Caribbean, where turquoise waters meet pristine beaches, the tiny British overseas territory of Anguilla has quietly transformed into an unlikely powerhouse in the artificial intelligence economy. This shift stems not from...

A CARIBBEAN ISLAND’S UNEXPECTED DIGITAL GOLDMINE
Anguilla, a Caribbean island famed for palm-lined beaches and turquoise waters, has traditionally drawn tourists seeking sun-kissed tranquility. However, in 2025, this diminutive British Overseas Territory, home to a mere 16,000 residents, is...

Airport runway remains closed while US crew oversees WestJet removal operation
Cu1a Airport firefighters near the right engine that scraped along the runway at Princess Juliana International Airport. Cu3b Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina (second left) speaking to the flight crew of WestJet 2276. Standing on the far left of...

How Anguilla’s .ai Domain Became the Caribbean’s Hottest Export
Born in the dial-up era, Anguilla’s .ai internet domain now generates more revenue than some of the island’s tropical resorts. Riding the artificial intelligence wave, this two-letter code is reshaping a small island’s future—powering hospitals,...
Tech founder Dharmesh Shah paid Anguilla $700,000 to use the .ai domain
Anguilla hit the jackpot with its national website domain. Although US residents are likely used to visiting sites with .com, .org, and .edu, it's common for other countries to use domains that reflect their names, like .uk in the United Kingdom...

What led to collapse of the company that was named third most innovative AI company, after Google and OpenAI, in a booming AI industry
The collapse of Builder.ai, according to Bloomberg, is a stark reminder of the ambiguity surrounding the term "artificial intelligence". The tech world is in a frenzy, and attaching the AI label to a startup is a common, and sometimes deceptive,...

Caribbean on One Stage – Anguilla, Grenada, Martinique
The cultural fabric of the Caribbean is as diverse as it is dynamic, and this was beautifully reflected when Anguilla, Grenada, and Martinique came together on one stage. Each country brought not only its music and artistry, but also its soul,...

The Energy Report: Make Trade, Not War
The Wall Street Journal reports that Trump now plans to urge Putin to agree to a Ukraine cease-fire at their upcoming summit. If Putin consents, Trump will bring President Zelensky into talks—possibly in Alaska—to discuss long-term peace,...

Hotel Review: Aurora Anguilla Resort & Golf Club
I am generally not a fan of resorts—they’re too-big, impersonal and generic-feeling for this seasoned traveler. Except, that is, in Anguilla. Because in fabulous Anguilla—the flat shrub of a Caribbean island that epitomizes barefoot chic and is...
AZA Group Management and BlaCon Media Announce Strategic Partnership with the Caribbean Media Corporation (CMC)
AZA Group Management specializes in broadcast engineering, IT, and productions serving Sports, Media, Politics, Education, Entertainment, Corporate and the Faith- based Industries. ATLANTA, GEORGIA, September 2025 — AZA Group Management LLC and...

‘It makes no sense’: Ryanair’s strange new route into the world’s oldest conflict zone
The Irish carrier is flying into the heart of a troubled but fascinating place (Picture: Getty Images) Ryanair is no stranger to controversy, but a recent move has drawn it into the crossfire of one of the world’s oldest conflicts. Earlier this...

Global Firm Expands Anchorage Retail Footprint
Mark Filipenko, broker at Bond Filipenko Commercial Properties, represented the seller in the transaction. TEI was represented in-house by Ziff, Jonathan Kim, Grant Scott, and Eli Smith. Ziff adds that Anchorage’s position as a strategic hub in...
BermudAir CEO: investment benefits multiple sectors
Complex times: the Right Reverend Lloyd Duncan, Bishop of the Greater Smith’s Hill New Testament Church of God (Photograph supplied) BermudAir has made an economic investment of almost $100 million in added economic benefits to the island,...
U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, July 2025
Explanatory Notes Goods (Census basis) Data for goods on a Census basis are compiled from the documents collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and reflect the movement of goods between foreign countries and the 50 states, the...

Expect the unexpected in Martin Superville’s Twilight Zone
Features Corey Connelly 2 Hrs Ago Martin Superville Owner of The Art Gallery, Lowlands, Tobago. - HAVE you ever watched a sunset or given a deep sigh at home after a hard day’s work? In his latest exhibition, Twilight Zone: Tovaco et Iere 11,...

FREEDOM FM TURNS 15: CELEBRATING A DECADE AND A HALF OF WORLD-CLASS BROADCASTING
BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, August 30, 2025 – Freedom FM is celebrating a major milestone today: 15 years of transforming the radio landscape of St. Kitts and Nevis. Since its first broadcast on August 30, 2010, the station has risen to become the...

The tiny Caribbean island making millions thanks to AI web address
A small island in the Caribbean is enjoying a windfall thanks to AI – but not through large language models or the latest buzz surrounding Nvidia. Anguilla, an overseas British Territory with a population of about 16000, is cashing in on something...

MPE CARIBBEAN REPORT NEWSLETTER – September 1, 2025
September 1, 2025 Celebrating Caribbean contributions on Labor Day Labor Day honors the tireless contributions of workers across the United States and the Caribbean Diaspora. Caribbean people, in particular, have long played a vital role in...

With an all-diaspora team, Haiti gets key chance in 50 years to clinch World Cup spot | Analysis
Overview: Haiti’s men’s national team kicks off a six-match run to lock in a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, starting with a match against Honduras in Curaçao on Friday, Sept. 5. Reaching the series breaks a 50-year drought for Haiti, whose team...