AGP Executive Report

Luxury Property: St. Barts recorded more than 70 home sales in 2025, averaging about €6 million. Six sales topped €30 million through July 2026, including a €45.5 million deal in Colombier, as limited supply attracts wealthy buyers. Missing Teen Alert: The joint Saint-Barthélemy–Saint-Martin Gendarmerie is seeking information on 17-year-old Maylen Murera Botia, missing since late September. Authorities say she was at a Baie Nettlé hotel from October 1 to 3. Call 17 with information. Regional Digital Ties: Saint-Barthélemy was approved as an associate member of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union at its October 5–9 ICT Week in French Guiana, expanding cooperation on digital infrastructure and cybersecurity.

Public Safety: Gendarmes are seeking information about 17-year-old Maylen Murera Botia, missing since late September. She was reportedly at a hotel in Baie Nettlé, Saint-Martin, from October 1–3; anyone with information is asked to call 17. Digital Cooperation: Saint-Barthélemy has been approved as an Associate Member of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union, expanding its role in regional work on digital infrastructure, cybersecurity and telecommunications. Property Market: More than 70 home sales were recorded in 2025, averaging about €6 million, as limited supply continued to attract wealthy buyers. Six sales topped €30 million in the year through July 2026, including a €45.5 million deal in Colombier. Hotels: Airelles has unveiled Le Guanahani, its first property outside Europe. The seven-hectare estate has 66 rooms and suites, two beaches and a protected nature setting. Cruises: Silversea’s 2028–29 Caribbean program includes St. Barth stops among 38 voyages across 34 destinations, with departures from Miami, Fort Lauderdale and San Juan.

Missing Person Alert: Gendarmes have asked the public for information about 17-year-old Maylen Murera Botia, missing since late September. Authorities say she was at a hotel in Baie Nettlé, Saint-Martin, from October 1 to 3. Anyone with information should call 17. Regional Digital Links: Saint-Barthélemy was approved as an associate member of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union at ICT Week in French Guiana, expanding its role in regional digital cooperation. Luxury Property: St. Barts recorded more than 70 home sales in 2025, averaging about €6 million. Six deals topped €30 million through July 2026, including a €45.5 million sale agreed in Colombier. Tourism: Airelles has unveiled Le Guanahani as its first property outside Europe. The seven-hectare resort has 66 rooms and suites, including 20 with private pools. Silversea’s 2028–29 Caribbean program also includes St. Barth stops among 38 voyages across the region.

Missing Person Alert: Gendarmes are seeking 17-year-old Maylen Murera Botia, missing since late September. She was reportedly at a Baie Nettlé hotel from October 1–3. Anyone with information should call 17 or 05 90 52 33 88. Regional Cooperation: Saint-Barthélemy has been approved as an associate member of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union, strengthening its role in regional digital cooperation. Luxury Market: St. Barts recorded more than 70 home sales in 2025, averaging about €6 million; six sales exceeded €30 million in the year through July 2026. Tourism: Airelles has opened its first property outside Europe at Le Guanahani, with 66 rooms and suites on a private peninsula. Silversea’s 2028–29 Caribbean season will include St. Barts stops among 38 voyages.

Missing-Person Alert: Gendarmes are seeking 17-year-old Maylen Murera Botia, missing since late September. She was reported at a Baie Nettlé hotel on Saint-Martin from October 1 to 3. Anyone with information should call 17 or 05 90 52 33 88. Luxury Property: Saint-Barthélemy recorded more than 70 home sales in 2025, averaging about €6 million. A €45.5 million Colombier deal highlights continued demand for scarce high-end homes. New Hotel: Airelles Le Guanahani is the group’s first property outside Europe. The seven-hectare resort on a private peninsula has 66 rooms and suites, including 20 with private pools. Digital Cooperation: Saint-Barthélemy has been approved as an associate member of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union, expanding its regional links on digital infrastructure and cybersecurity. Cruise Tourism: Silversea’s 2028–29 Caribbean season includes St. Barts among its stops, with 38 voyages planned across the region.

Missing-person alert: Gendarmes are seeking 17-year-old Maylen Murera Botia, missing since late September. She was reportedly at a Baie Nettlé hotel from October 1 to 3. Anyone with information should call 17 or 05 90 52 33 88. Property market: St. Barts saw more than 70 home sales in 2025, averaging about €6 million. Six sales topped €30 million through July 2026, as scarce villa supply attracts wealthy international buyers. Regional ties: Saint-Barthélemy was approved as an associate member of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union, expanding its role in regional digital cooperation. Luxury tourism: Airelles has unveiled Le Guanahani as its first property outside Europe, with 66 rooms and suites on a seven-hectare peninsula. Silversea’s 2028–29 Caribbean program also features St. Barts stops among 38 planned voyages.

Regional Alert: Gendarmes are seeking 17-year-old Maylen Murera Botia, missing since late September. She was last reported at a Baie Nettlé hotel on Saint-Martin; anyone with information should call 17. Luxury Property: St. Barts logged more than 70 home sales in 2025, averaging about €6 million, according to a new market report. Six sales topped €30 million through July 2026, amid limited supply. Digital Links: Saint-Barthélemy has been approved as an associate member of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union, strengthening regional cooperation on digital infrastructure and cybersecurity. Tourism: Airelles has unveiled its first Caribbean property at Grand Cul-de-Sac, a seven-hectare resort with 66 rooms and suites. Silversea’s 2028–29 Caribbean program also includes St. Barts among its island stops.

Missing-person alert: Gendarmes are seeking 17-year-old Maylen Murera Botia, missing since late September. Authorities say she was at a hotel in Baie Nettlé, Saint-Martin, from October 1 to 3. Anyone with information should call 17. Luxury property: Saint-Barthélemy recorded more than 70 home sales in 2025, averaging about €6 million. Six sales topped €30 million through July 2026, including a €45.5 million Colombier deal, as limited supply attracts wealthy international buyers. Regional digital links: Saint-Barthélemy has been approved as an associate member of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union, expanding its regional cooperation on connectivity and digital development. Tourism: Airelles has unveiled its first Caribbean property at Le Guanahani, with 66 rooms and suites on a private peninsula. Silversea’s 2028–29 Caribbean program also includes St. Barth stops among 38 voyages across the region.

Luxury Property: St. Barts logged more than 70 home sales in 2025, averaging about €6 million. Six sales topped €30 million through July 2026, including a €45.5 million Colombier deal, as limited supply drew wealthy buyers from abroad. Digital Cooperation: Saint-Barthélemy has been approved as an Associate Member of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union, expanding its role in regional work on connectivity, cybersecurity and digital development. Hospitality: Airelles has unveiled Le Guanahani, its first Maison outside Europe: a 66-room-and-suite resort on a seven-hectare private peninsula between Grand Cul-de-Sac Lagoon and Maréchal Bay. Cruise Tourism: Silversea’s winter 2028–29 Caribbean program includes St. Barts among 34 destinations across 21 countries, with 38 voyages departing from Miami, Fort Lauderdale and San Juan.

Property: St. Barts logged more than 70 home sales in 2025, averaging about €6 million. Limited supply helped sustain demand, including six sales above €30 million through July 2026. Digital Links: Saint Barthélemy has been approved as an associate member of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union, expanding its role in regional cooperation on connectivity, cybersecurity and digital development. Cruise Tourism: Silversea’s 2028–29 Caribbean program includes St. Barth stops among 38 voyages across 34 destinations. Luxury Stays: Airelles has unveiled Le Guanahani as its first property outside Europe, with 66 rooms and suites on a seven-hectare peninsula between Grand Cul-de-Sac Lagoon and Maréchal Bay.

Digital Cooperation: Saint Barthélemy has been approved as an associate member of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union, expanding its regional role in digital policy. The decision recognizes the territory’s ties to the group through the Caribbean Internet Exchange and Saint-Barth Internet Exchange. Luxury Tourism: Airelles has unveiled Le Guanahani as its first property outside Europe. The seven-hectare resort on a private peninsula has 66 rooms and suites, including 20 with private pools. Cruise Tourism: Silversea’s 2028–29 Caribbean program includes calls in St. Barth, with sailings from San Juan, Miami and Fort Lauderdale among 38 voyages planned for the region.

Cruise Tourism: Silversea’s 2028–29 collection brings 103 sailings across 219 destinations, including Caribbean cruises with St. Barts stops and departures from San Juan. Luxury Hospitality: Airelles has unveiled Le Guanahani, its first property outside Europe: a 66-room resort on a seven-hectare peninsula with two beaches. Regional Economy: Saint-Martin’s tourism growth is supporting the economy, but high prices and continued needs in housing, energy and waste management remain concerns.

Tourism & Infrastructure: IEDOM’s 2025 regional overview describes exceptional tourism activity in Saint-Barthélemy alongside mounting pressure on essential services. In neighboring Saint-Martin, high prices and needs in housing, energy and waste management remain challenges. New Hotel: Airelles has unveiled Le Guanahani, its first property outside Europe, on a seven-hectare private peninsula in Saint-Barthélemy. The resort has 66 rooms and suites, two beaches and lagoon views. Cruise News: Silversea’s winter 2028–29 Caribbean program includes St. Barth stops among 38 voyages across 34 destinations. The line says bookings open October 8, 2026. Overseas Territories: European Parliament development lawmakers called for more EU funding and stronger local consultation for overseas territories, including on critical raw materials.

Cruise Tourism: Silversea’s winter 2028–29 Caribbean program includes St. Barth stops, with departures from San Juan and 38 voyages across 34 destinations. The line also plans a beach celebration on Canouan; bookings open October 8. Luxury Hotels: Airelles Le Guanahani has unveiled its first property outside Europe on a seven-hectare peninsula in St. Barth. The resort has 66 rooms and suites, including 20 with private pools. Overseas Territories: European Parliament lawmakers are calling for more funding and stronger local consultation for the EU’s overseas territories, a group that includes St. Barthélemy.

Luxury Travel: Silversea has unveiled winter 2028-2029 Caribbean and Central America sailings, including 38 voyages from Nov. 2028 to March 2029 with stops across 21 countries and a new La Romana call; the standout is a full-day Canouan “Destination Experience” with local dancers, a steel band and a private beach celebration. More Luxury Travel: Silversea’s wider 2028-2029 “Voyage Collection” totals 103 voyages and 219 destinations, with general reservations opening Oct. 8, 2026 and a focus on cultural moments plus new S.A.L.T. Culinary Voyages. Tech & Business (Global): FXT was named an official nominee across seven Finance Magnates Awards 2026 categories, including Broker of the Year and Best Overall Broker. Hospitality (St Barts): Airelles Le Guanahani, Saint-Barthélemy opens as the brand’s first Maison outside Europe, set on a private peninsula with 66 keys, lagoon-facing terraces and a new dining concept. Industry Leadership: SITE appoints Rebecca Wright as Interim CEO while it searches for a permanent replacement. Connectivity (Caribbean): EllaLink launched the EllaLink Caribbean Gateway initiative, aiming for service by end-2029 with a carrier-neutral fibre route linking French Guiana to Martinique and Guadeloupe, and branches for Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire.

Airelles Le Guanahani Opening: Airelles has unveiled its first Maison outside Europe in Saint-Barthélemy, a seven-hectare seaside estate on a private peninsula with 66 keys, lagoon-facing terraces, and two beaches in a protected nature reserve. Tourism & Business Leadership: SITE has appointed Rebecca Wright as Interim CEO, taking over from Annette Gregg while a search for a permanent CEO gets underway. Caribbean Connectivity Push: EllaLink officially launched the EllaLink Caribbean Gateway, a new fibre-optic submarine cable linking Cayenne to Martinique and Guadeloupe, with a western segment for Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire, targeting service by end-2029. EU Overseas Territories Watch: EU development MEPs backed stronger funding and oversight for Overseas Countries and Territories, including Greenland, as part of updates tied to the EU’s next long-term budget. Travel Roundup (St Barts angle): A guide highlights the Caribbean’s best islands, calling out St Barts for stylish boutiques and a laid-back welcome.