AGP Executive Report

Digital Skills for Anguilla: The OECS Commission says applications for the 2026 OECS Advanced Digital Skills Scholarship Programme open Sept. 10 and close Sept. 20, delivered by UWI Global Campus under the World Bank-backed CARDTP, with training areas including AI, cybersecurity, cloud, data analytics, digital marketing, and more. Regional Leadership in Focus: Overseas Territories leaders are meeting in Bermuda for the OT Caribbean Caucus ahead of the UK Joint Ministerial Council, with Anguilla’s Premier Cora Richardson-Hodge among those attending discussions on economic resilience, climate preparedness, regional cooperation, and UK-OT relations. Anguilla Tourism Watch: Cap Juluca, A Belmond Hotel, will reopen on Maundays Bay on Oct. 10 with new programming, including CAP RUM and a refreshed Cap Shack menu built around local seafood. Caribbean Travel Plans: Explora Journeys is rolling out a 2026-27 Caribbean season across two ships from mid-October through March, with stops that include Anguilla’s Little Bay. Public Pay Spotlight: Anguilla’s senior political office compensation figures were published, showing the Premier’s annual package at EC$386,478.

Education Update: The Ministry of Education and National Reconciliation released updated preliminary CSEC results for May–June 2026, after a brief halt to public school data due to grade reporting discrepancies, with the wider regional picture showing a major Mathematics struggle. Regional Diplomacy: Premier André Ebanks is in Bermuda for the Overseas Territories Caribbean Caucus ahead of the UK Joint Ministerial Council, joining leaders from across the territories to align on health, climate, and financial services priorities. Tourism & Lifestyle: Cap Juluca will reopen on Maundays Bay on October 10 with new programming, including CAP RUM and a refreshed Cap Shack beach bar focused on local seafood and regional flavors. Digital Skills: OECS has opened applications for its Advanced Digital Skills Scholarship (Cohort II), running September 10–20, with training areas spanning AI, cybersecurity, cloud, and more for eligible OECS citizens including Anguilla. Community & Environment: Volunteers in Bermuda’s Cash Trash Bash collected 1,805.7 pounds of trash this year, aiming to top last year’s total and support ocean-focused charities.

Regional Digital Skills: The OECS has opened applications for its 2026 Advanced Digital Skills Scholarship Programme (Sept 10–20), backed by the World Bank’s Caribbean Digital Transformation Project and delivered by UWI Global Campus, with opportunities for citizens including Anguilla across areas like AI, cybersecurity, cloud, data analytics, fintech and UX/UI. Local Tourism & Culture: Cap Juluca reimagined its Maundays Bay beach bar, Cap Shack, with a new Caribbean-inspired look, a local seafood menu, and a new Anguilla-made rum component (CAP RUM). Community & Environment: Bermuda’s Cash Trash Bash says it has already collected 1,805.7 pounds of ocean and coastline trash this year, aiming to top last year’s total while donating $1 per pound to ocean-focused charities. Governance Watch: Anguilla’s senior political compensation has been published, listing annual packages from EC$158,553 (MP) up to EC$386,478 (Premier), with notes on allowances and vehicle fuel rules. Regional Politics: Anguilla Premier Cora Richardson-Hodge is in Bermuda for the Overseas Territories Caribbean Caucus ahead of the UK Joint Ministerial Council, where leaders will coordinate positions on health, climate, and financial services/trade.

Overseas Territories Diplomacy: Anguilla’s Premier Cora Richardson-Hodge is in Bermuda for the Overseas Territories Caribbean Caucus (Sept 8–12), joining leaders from the BVI, Cayman Islands, Montserrat and Turks & Caicos to align positions ahead of the UK Joint Ministerial Council, with talks spanning health and social care, climate resilience, and financial services/trade. Public Finance Spotlight: Anguilla’s senior political compensation is now public, with the Premier’s annual package reported at EC$386,478 and ministers at EC$322,065, alongside details on allowances and vehicle fuel arrangements. Regional Justice & Rehabilitation: Minister Nickolas DaCosta (Cayman Islands) highlighted regional offender rehabilitation and probation cooperation after the Caribbean Association of Probation and Parole conference in Turks and Caicos, focusing on safer communities and reintegration. Travel & Lifestyle: Explora Journeys announced its 2026–27 Caribbean season across two ships, while travel features continue to spotlight island-hopping and oceanfront escapes across the wider region. Sports: Nevis will host the 17th Luther Kelly Over-35 Cricket Cup Nov 7–8, with Anguilla and St. Maarten among the teams. Fraud Case (US): A California woman tied to a tax-compliance startup was arrested in Florida and charged in a $13.3m investor fraud scheme, with alleged misuse of funds including a Tesla, a home, and a Caribbean wedding on Anguilla.

Anguilla Public Pay Spotlight: Anguilla’s senior political compensation is now in the public spotlight, with the Premier reported at EC$386,478 annually, alongside EC$322,065 for ministers, EC$268,387 for the Speaker, EC$223,656 for parliamentary secretaries, and EC$190,263 for the Opposition Leader. Regional Diplomacy: Anguilla’s Premier Cora Richardson-Hodge is in Bermuda for the Overseas Territories Caribbean Caucus (Sept 8–12), joining other OT leaders ahead of the UK Joint Ministerial Council, with talks expected to cover climate, health and social care, and financial services. Parliament & AI Push: St. Maarten’s Parliament ratified a regional responsible AI outcome statement, building on an Anguilla-hosted workshop, as legislatures across the region move toward digital transformation and stronger governance. Sports (Leewards): Anguilla will face Nevis, St. Kitts and St. Maarten at the Luther Kelly Over-35 Cricket Cup in Nevis on Nov 7–8. Community & Care: Recovery Homecare Assistance’s summer camp in St. Maarten grew from 11 to 60 seniors, including an Anguilla day trip and a closing dinner and dance.

Overseas Territories diplomacy: Anguilla’s Premier Cora Richardson-Hodge is in Bermuda this week for the Overseas Territories Caribbean Caucus (Sept 8–12), joining leaders from the BVI, Cayman Islands, Montserrat and Turks & Caicos ahead of the UK Joint Ministerial Council in November, with talks set to cover health and social care, climate impacts, and financial services and trade. Parliament and AI: St. Maarten’s Parliament is moving toward a more digital, paperless setup and has backed a responsible AI framework, while Parliament chair Sarah Wescot-Williams says adopted laws have “stranded” at government and calls for stronger independence and oversight. Anguilla public pay spotlight: Anguilla’s senior political compensation has been published, with the Premier listed at EC$386,478 annually (plus allowances), alongside ministers, the Opposition Leader, and MPs. Community and culture: SKNYPA unveiled its Silver Jubilee mural “A World We Make” on Upper Market Street, featuring young parliamentarians, the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, and St. Kitts and Nevis at the centre. Sports: Nevis will host the 17th Luther Kelly Over-35 Cricket Cup on Nov 7–8 at Brown Hill, with Anguilla among the four-team lineup.

Overseas Territories diplomacy: Anguilla’s Premier Cora Richardson-Hodge is in Bermuda for the Overseas Territories Caribbean Caucus (Sept 8–12), joining leaders from the BVI, Cayman Islands, Montserrat and Turks & Caicos to align positions ahead of the UK Joint Ministerial Council. Local governance spotlight: Anguilla’s senior political compensation has been published, with the Premier listed at EC$386,478 annually, alongside figures for ministers, the Speaker, Opposition Leader and MPs. AI and Parliament: St. Maarten’s Parliament ratified a regional responsible AI outcome statement, building on an Anguilla-hosted workshop, while Parliament’s chair in the region pushed for stronger independence, research and scrutiny. Sports & community: Nevis will host the 17th Luther Kelly Over-35 Cricket Cup Nov 7–8, with Anguilla among the four teams. Business & travel: BermudAir marks its third anniversary with a 30% fare discount and is adding new routes, including renewed Anguilla service and expanded Turks & Caicos links.

Overseas Territories diplomacy: Anguilla’s Premier Cora Richardson-Hodge is in Bermuda this week for the Overseas Territories Caribbean Caucus, hosted by Bermuda Premier David Burt, as leaders line up common positions ahead of the UK Joint Ministerial Council. Discussions include UK–OT relations, economic and financial services resilience, climate and disaster preparedness, regional cooperation, and citizen wellbeing. Local governance transparency: Anguilla’s senior political compensation has been published, with the Premier listed at EC$386,478 annually, alongside figures for ministers, the Speaker, the Opposition Leader and MPs—plus notes on allowances and vehicle fuel arrangements. AI and Parliament: St. Maarten’s Parliament has advanced a responsible AI framework and set up a Digital Transformation and AI Workgroup, pushing for a more open, digitally equipped legislature with stronger cybersecurity and public involvement. Sports in the region: Nevis will host the 17th Luther Kelly Over-35 Cricket Cup on November 7–8, with Anguilla among the four-team lineup. Community and care: Recovery Homecare Assistance’s summer camp in St. Maarten grew from 11 to 60 seniors, including an Anguilla day trip, grooming services, and a closing dinner and dance.

Anguilla Politics & Pay Transparency: Anguilla’s senior political compensation is now public, with the Premier earning EC$386,478 annually, Ministers EC$322,065, the Opposition Leader EC$190,263, and MPs EC$158,553—figures described as total compensation including allowances, with officials noting ministers must buy their own fuel. Regional Governance & AI: Sint Maarten’s Parliament ratified a responsible AI framework after an Anguilla-hosted workshop, urging ethical governance, data privacy, and information integrity so the territory isn’t left behind. Caribbean Leadership Meeting: Anguilla Premier Cora Richardson-Hodge is set to join an Overseas Territories Caribbean Caucus in Bermuda (Sept. 8–12), bringing regional leaders together for plenary discussions. Local Community Spotlight: St. James’ Parish in Nevis is celebrating “Unsung Hero” Wendel A. Wallace for decades of sports leadership, including grassroots cricket development and a cricket academy. Travel & Connectivity: BermudAir marks its third anniversary with a 30% fare discount and is expanding routes, including new nonstop service to South Caicos—good news for regional travel options.

AI Governance: Sint Maarten’s Parliament has ratified a regional responsible AI outcome statement, urging ethical governance, data privacy, information integrity and human oversight as AI expands. The statement was shaped at a June workshop in Anguilla and approved Monday without a formal vote. Regional Parliament in the Digital Age: Nevis is sending Assembly President Michelle Slack-Clarke to the CPA conference in Jamaica, where she’ll speak on maintaining parliamentary decorum in the digital era, alongside youth parliamentarians discussing AI’s impact on the Caribbean. Community & Care: Recovery Homecare Assistance’s second annual summer camp in St. Maarten grew from 11 to 60 seniors, with island tours, an Anguilla day trip, grooming services, and a closing dinner and dance. Health Campaign: St. Maarten’s “Man UP, Check UP” prostate awareness drive offers free PSA screenings for men 40+ on Sept. 5, 12 and 19 at NAPA Auto Parts locations.

Regional Heritage & Reconciliation: St. Kitts’ Department of Cultural Heritage marked the 400th anniversary of the Kalinago Massacre and the arrival of the first enslaved Africans on Liamigua with “Ancestral Echoes,” held Aug. 28 at Challengers Football Field by the Bloody River, featuring drumming, spiritual healing, and calls for enduring justice. Local Care & Seniors: Recovery Home care Assistance’s second annual summer camp in St. Maarten grew from 11 to 60 participants, with island tours, an Anguilla day trip, grooming services, and a closing dinner and dance (US$100 fee). Nevis Governance in Focus: Nevis Island Assembly President Michelle Slack-Clarke is in Jamaica for the 48th CPA conference on “Strengthening Parliaments in the Digital Age,” presenting on maintaining decorum online, with Nevis youth parliamentarians Shevonne Daniel and KJel Smithen set for a virtual AI-themed session Sept. 3. Health Access: St. Maarten’s “Man UP, Check UP” campaign offers free PSA screenings for men 40+ on Sept. 5, 12, and 19 at NAPA Auto Parts locations (9am–1pm). Aviation & Travel Deals: BermudAir’s third anniversary promo runs Sept. 3–5 for 30% off published base fares on travel Sept. 15–Nov. 15 (code BIRTHDAY3).

Cultural Heritage & Reconciliation: Saint Kitts’ Department of Cultural Heritage marked the 400th anniversary of the Kalinago Massacre and the arrival of the first enslaved Africans on Liamigua with “Ancestral Echoes” at Challengers Football Field by the Bloody River, featuring libations, drumming, spiritual healing, and calls for enduring justice. Community Care: Recovery Homecare Assistance’s second annual summer camp in St. Maarten grew from 11 to 60 seniors, with island tours, an Anguilla day trip, grooming services, visits to WYCCF, and a closing dinner and dance (US$100 fee). Regional Governance: Nevis Island Assembly President Michelle Slack-Clarke represented Nevis at the CPA conference in Jamaica, presenting on maintaining parliamentary decorum in the digital age, with Nevis youth parliamentarians Shevonne Daniel and KJel Smithen set for a virtual AI-themed session. Health Campaign: St. Maarten’s “Man UP, Check UP” prostate cancer month runs in September with free PSA screenings for men 40+ on Sept. 5, 12 and 19. Travel & Connectivity: BermudAir marked its third anniversary with a 30% fare discount (promo code BIRTHDAY3) and announced new nonstop service from Newark to South Caicos starting Dec. 20.

Cultural Heritage & Reconciliation: Saint Kitts marked the 400th anniversary of the Kalinago Massacre and the near-simultaneous arrival of the first enslaved Africans on Liamigua with “Ancestral Echoes” at Challengers Football Field near Bloody River, featuring libations, drumming, spiritual healing, and calls for enduring justice. Regional Governance: Nevis is taking part in the 48th CPA conference in Jamaica on “Strengthening Parliaments in the Digital Age,” with Assembly President Michelle Slack-Clarke presenting on maintaining parliamentary decorum, and Nevis youth parliamentarians set to join a virtual youth session on AI. Community Health: St. Maarten’s “Man UP, Check UP” campaign launches its free PSA screening drive for men 40+ on Sept. 5, 12 and 19, with tests at NAPA Auto Parts locations and vouchers for uninsured participants. Aviation & Travel: BermudAir marks its third anniversary with 30% off base fares (promo code BIRTHDAY3) and is expanding routes, including new nonstop service to South Caicos from Dec. 20. Local Youth & Education: Anguilla Governor Julia Crouch hosted five students heading to Birmingham for studies ranging from engineering and project management to baking. Sports & Entertainment: England captain Darren Stevens looks ahead to the IMC Over-40s World Cup in Guyana, while St. Kitts-Nevis media Freedom FM 106.5 celebrates 16 years of broadcasting.

Cultural Heritage & Reconciliation: Saint Kitts marked the 400th anniversary of the Kalinago Massacre and the near-simultaneous arrival of the first enslaved Africans on Liamigua with “Ancestral Echoes” at Challengers Football Field near Bloody River, featuring libations, drumming, spiritual healing, and calls for enduring justice. Regional Governance: Nevis is sending Assembly President Michelle Slack-Clarke to the CPA conference in Jamaica on “Strengthening Parliaments in the Digital Age,” with youth parliamentarians Shevonne Daniel and KJel Smithen set for a virtual session on AI and youth leadership. Community Health: St. Maarten launched its “Man UP, Check UP” prostate cancer awareness push, offering free PSA screenings for men 40+ on Sept. 5, 12 and 19 at NAPA Auto Parts locations. Local Tourism & Travel: BermudAir’s third anniversary promo runs Sept. 3–5 (BIRTHDAY3) for 30% off base fares, and it’s also adding new nonstop service including twice-weekly Newark–South Caicos from Dec. 20. Education: Dominica’s CXC June 2026 exams ran across 17 centres, with e-testing limited by devices and internet, and support enabling students to sit exams in Anguilla, Barbados, BVI and St. Kitts & Nevis.

Health & Community: Recovery Home care Assistance’s second annual summer camp in St. Peters grew from 11 to 60 seniors, with island tours, an Anguilla day trip, grooming services, and a closing dinner and dance. Regional Governance: Nevis Island Assembly President Michelle Slack-Clarke is in Jamaica for the CPA conference on “Strengthening Parliaments in the Digital Age,” presenting on keeping parliamentary decorum as technology changes how legislatures work; Nevis also sent youth parliamentarians Shevonne Daniel and KJel Smithen for a virtual AI-themed session. Air Travel & Connectivity: BermudAir marks its third anniversary with a 30% fare discount (promo code BIRTHDAY3) and is adding new nonstop service—plus a return of its Anguilla route with added capacity. Local Youth & Education: Governor Julia Crouch hosted five Anguilla students heading to Birmingham for studies ranging from engineering and project management to baking. Business/Legal Watch: Alibaba has won .ai domain transfers in a Czech arbitration case, adding to a growing trend of big tech fighting over AI-related web addresses.

Aviation & Tourism: BermudAir marks its third anniversary with a 30% discount on published base fares across all routes, running Sept. 3–5 for travel Sept. 15–Nov. 15 (promo code BIRTHDAY3), with the airline citing strong August demand and customer satisfaction. New Routes: BermudAir also plans a New York–South Caicos nonstop starting Dec. 20 (twice weekly from Newark, fares from $347), cutting a multi-stop trip to about 3.5 hours, and notes its Anguilla service is returning with added capacity. Regional Governance: Nevis is sending Assembly President Michelle Slack-Clarke to the CPA conference in Jamaica under “Strengthening Parliaments in the Digital Age,” with Youth Parliament representation focused on AI’s impact on the Caribbean. Tech & IP: Alibaba has won key .ai domain transfers in a Czech arbitration case, adding to a growing brand-protection push by major tech firms as AI product names become valuable online assets. Health & Community: St. Maarten launches its “Man UP, Check UP” prostate cancer awareness push with free PSA screenings for men 40+ on Sept. 5, 12 and 19.