AGP Executive Report

OECS Digital Skills: Applications for the OECS Advanced Digital Skills Scholarship Programme open Sept. 10 and close Sept. 20, with Cohort II offering advanced training across areas like AI, cybersecurity, cloud, data analytics, fintech, and UX/UI for eligible citizens across OECS member states including Anguilla. Regional Leadership in Bermuda: Anguilla’s Premier Cora Richardson-Hodge is in Bermuda for the Overseas Territories Caribbean Caucus (Sept. 8–12), where OT leaders will align priorities ahead of the UK Joint Ministerial Council, focusing on economic resilience, climate preparedness, regional cooperation, and health/social care. Anguilla Politics Pay Transparency: Official figures put Anguilla’s senior officeholder compensation at EC$386,478 for the Premier, with ministers at EC$322,065 and other parliamentary roles also listed, including notes on allowances and fuel arrangements. Tourism & Hospitality: Cap Juluca in Anguilla will reopen Oct. 10 with new Cap Shack updates and a bespoke CAP RUM, plus a Caribbean spa treatment and a chef residency. Community & Culture: Scouts and other regional community initiatives continue to roll out volunteer and youth-focused programming, while Anguilla-linked regional stories highlight ongoing civic engagement.

Regional Politics: Anguilla’s Premier Cora Richardson-Hodge is in Bermuda for the Overseas Territories Caribbean Caucus, where OT leaders are aligning positions ahead of the UK Joint Ministerial Council, with discussions covering economic resilience, climate preparedness, regional cooperation, health and social care, and financial services/trade. Education: The Ministry of Education and National Reconciliation released updated preliminary CSEC results after a review of grade reporting discrepancies, highlighting a serious mathematics challenge across the region. Digital Skills: OECS has opened applications for the 2026 Advanced Digital Skills Scholarship Programme (Cohort II), funded through the World Bank’s CARDTP and delivered by UWI Global Campus, with Anguilla included and subject areas ranging from AI and cybersecurity to cloud and digital marketing. Tourism & Hospitality: Cap Juluca will reopen on Maundays Bay on October 10 with new programming, including a bespoke CAP RUM and a refreshed Cap Shack menu focused on local seafood and regional flavors. Local Governance: Anguilla’s senior political compensation figures are now public, showing the Premier’s annual package at EC$386,478.

Tourism & Luxury: Cap Juluca, A Belmond Hotel, will reopen on Maundays Bay on October 10, 2026 with a reworked Cap Shack beach bar, a new CAP RUM rum made for the resort, and a Guerlain spa treatment billed as a Caribbean first, plus a December chef residency by Gregory Gourdet. Local Environment: Volunteers collected over 1,800 pounds of trash in Bermuda’s Cash Trash Bash effort, continuing a push to tackle ocean pollution. Education & Skills: OECS has opened applications for the 2026 Advanced Digital Skills Scholarship Programme (Cohort II) for citizens including Anguilla, with applications running September 10–20 and training across areas like AI, cybersecurity, cloud, and digital marketing. Regional Politics: Caribbean Overseas Territories leaders are meeting in Bermuda for an OT caucus ahead of the UK Joint Ministerial Council, with Anguilla’s Premier Cora Richardson-Hodge attending. Governance Watch: Anguilla’s top salaries were published, listing annual compensation for the Premier, ministers, and other senior officeholders. Sports: The Luther Kelly Over-35 Cricket Cup returns to Nevis on November 7–8, featuring Anguilla among the four-team lineup.

Tourism & Culture: Cap Juluca refreshed its Maundays Bay beach bar, unveiling a reimagined Cap Shack led by Chef Primrose Ritchie-Gumbs, with local seafood over open flame and a new Anguilla-made rum component, CAP RUM, in collaboration with Topper’s Rhum. Regional Politics: Anguilla’s Premier Cora Richardson-Hodge is in Bermuda for the Overseas Territories Caribbean Caucus, joining other OT leaders to align positions ahead of the UK Joint Ministerial Council, with talks spanning political, economic, climate and social priorities. Public Finance Watch: Anguilla’s senior political compensation has been published, showing the Premier at EC$386,478 annually, alongside ministers, the Opposition Leader and MPs, with notes on allowances and vehicle fuel arrangements. Community & Sports: Recovery Homecare Assistance expanded its summer camp from 11 to 60 seniors, including an Anguilla day trip and care-focused activities, while Nevis prepares to host the Luther Kelly Over-35 Cricket Cup with Anguilla among the teams. International Spotlight: A major US investor fraud case involving a Caribbean wedding on Anguilla is underway, with federal charges tied to alleged misuse of more than $13 million.

Anguilla Politics & Pay Transparency: Anguilla’s senior office compensation is now in the spotlight, with the Premier’s annual package reported at EC$386,478, alongside figures for ministers, the Speaker, and the Opposition Leader—plus notes that ministers don’t get a separate fuel allowance. Regional Diplomacy: 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 discussions spanning governance, finance, climate resilience, and citizen wellbeing. Parliament & Digital Governance: St Maarten’s Parliament is pushing ahead with digitalisation and AI readiness, including a new Digital Transformation and AI Workgroup and a responsible AI framework aimed at keeping public trust and oversight as tech advances. Community & Culture: SKNYPA unveiled its Silver Jubilee mural “A World We Make,” centering young parliamentarians and linking global goals to St Kitts and Nevis identity. Sports: Nevis will host the Luther Kelly Over-35 Cricket Cup Nov 7–8, with Anguilla among the four-team lineup. Tourism Lifestyle (Regional): Travel features highlight oceanfront stays and beach towns across the wider Caribbean, including Saint Martin’s Grand Case.

Overseas Territories diplomacy: Anguilla’s Premier Cora Richardson-Hodge is in Bermuda this week for the Overseas Territories Caribbean Caucus, joining other OT leaders ahead of the UK Joint Ministerial Council in November, with talks covering shared political priorities, economic and financial services resilience, climate and disaster preparedness, and citizen wellbeing. Parliament & governance: St. Maarten’s Parliament chair Sarah Wescot-Williams says adopted laws have “stranded” at government and is pushing stronger parliamentary independence, while Parliament also moved forward on a responsible AI framework and digital transformation plans. Public pay spotlight (Anguilla): Anguilla’s senior officeholder compensation has been published, including a reported EC$386,478 annual package for the Premier, alongside figures for ministers, the Speaker, and opposition leadership. Community & 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 (region): Nevis will host the 17th Luther Kelly Over-35 Cricket Cup on November 7–8, with Anguilla among the four-team lineup. Travel & lifestyle: A travel feature highlights St. Martin as a dual-nation island with easy access and car-friendly touring.

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 to align positions ahead of the UK Joint Ministerial Council in London. Parliament and AI push: St. Maarten’s Parliament closed its year by setting up a Digital Transformation and AI Workgroup, backing a responsible AI framework and stressing Parliament’s need to act independently and stay cyber-secure. Local governance spotlight: Anguilla’s top political salaries were published, with the Premier’s annual compensation reported at EC$386,478, alongside figures for ministers, the Speaker and opposition leadership. Sports community: Nevis will host the 17th Luther Kelly Over-35 Cricket Cup Nov 7–8 at Brown Hill, with Anguilla among the four-team lineup. Business & travel: BermudAir marks its third anniversary with a 30% fare discount (promo code BIRTHDAY3) and new nonstop service plans expanding into hard-to-reach Caribbean routes.

Territorial Row: Anguilla’s Premier Cora Richardson-Hodge is among Caribbean Overseas Territories leaders heading to Bermuda for the UKOTA Caribbean Caucus, with talks on the UK–OT relationship, economic resilience, climate preparedness, regional cooperation and citizen wellbeing. Regional Diplomacy: Bermuda Premier David Burt is hosting the caucus in Hamilton (Sept 8–12), ahead of the UK Joint Ministerial Council, with leaders also meeting UK Overseas Territories Minister Uma Kumaran in London (Sept 10–12). Local Governance & Transparency: Anguilla’s senior political pay has been published, showing the Premier at EC$386,478 annually, plus figures for ministers, the Speaker, Opposition Leader and MPs. Sports (Nevis): Nevis will host the 17th Luther Kelly Over-35 Cricket Cup at Brown Hill on Nov 7–8, with Anguilla among the four-team field. Digital Policy (St Maarten): Parliament chair Sarah Wescot-Williams says laws and AI planning must not be left to the executive, as a Digital Transformation and AI workgroup pushes for a more open, paperless legislature. International Noise: Donald Trump’s Truth Social map of an “expanded” US drew sharp backlash, including from Iceland’s prime minister, with the map reportedly including Anguilla as a British Overseas Territory.

Anguilla Politics & Pay Transparency: Anguilla’s senior office compensation is now public, with the Premier listed at EC$386,478 annually, Ministers at EC$322,065, the Opposition Leader at EC$190,263, and MPs at EC$158,553—figures described as total annual compensation including allowances. Digital Government & AI: In St. Maarten, Parliament has advanced plans for digitalisation and paperless operations, with a Digital Transformation and AI Workgroup guiding work toward an “Open Parliament,” alongside a regional push for responsible AI governance. Regional Parliamentary Tech Talk: Nevis is sending leaders to the CPA conference in Jamaica on “Strengthening Parliaments in the Digital Age,” including a presentation on maintaining parliamentary decorum in the digital era and youth participation on AI. Community & Care: Recovery Homecare Assistance’s summer camp for seniors in St. Peters grew from 11 to 60 participants, featuring tours, an Anguilla day trip, grooming services, and a closing dinner and dance. Travel & Connectivity: Bermuda’s BermudAir marked its third anniversary with a 30% fare discount, and is also adding new routes including a nonstop to South Caicos from Newark starting December 20.

Parliament Independence Push: Parliament chair Sarah A. Wescot-Williams says adopted laws are “stranded” at Government and urges the legislature to set its own agenda, research independently, and hold ministers accountable—citing stalled measures like the plastic-bag ban and timeshare ordinances. Responsible AI Governance: Parliament also ratified a regional responsible AI outcome statement from an Anguilla-hosted workshop, backing ethical AI, data privacy, and information integrity, with warnings that St Maarten must not be left behind. Community & Health: Recovery Homecare Assistance’s summer camp in St Maarten grew from 11 to 60 seniors, including island trips and care visits. Regional Parliamentary Digital Age: Nevis is represented at the CPA conference in Jamaica, with a focus on maintaining parliamentary decorum in the digital age and youth participation in AI-themed sessions. Anguilla Youth Spotlight: Governor Julia Crouch hosted local students heading to Birmingham for studies in areas like engineering and project management.

Community Care: Recovery Homecare 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 at Tropix Grand Case. Regional Governance: Nevis Island Assembly President Michelle Slack-Clarke is in Jamaica for the 48th CPA conference, presenting on keeping parliamentary decorum in the digital age, while Nevis youth parliamentarians Shevonne Daniel and KJel Smithen join a virtual youth session on AI. Aviation & Tourism: BermudAir marks its third anniversary with 30% off published base fares (promo code BIRTHDAY3) and is adding new nonstop service to South Caicos from Newark starting Dec. 20, with fares from $347 one way. Education & Youth: Anguilla Governor Julia Crouch hosted five students heading to Birmingham for studies ranging from engineering and project management to baking. Health: St. Maarten’s “Man UP, Check UP” campaign offers free PSA screenings for men 40+ on Sept. 5, 12 and 19.

Regional History & 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,” featuring libations, drumming, spiritual healing, and calls for enduring justice. Local Health & Community Care: Recovery Home care Assistance’s St. Maarten summer camp for seniors jumped from 11 to 60 participants, with island tours, an Anguilla day trip, grooming services, and a closing dinner and dance. Aviation & Travel Deals: BermudAir celebrates its third anniversary with 30% off published base fares (promo code BIRTHDAY3) and highlights growing Caribbean connectivity, including a new Newark–South Caicos nonstop service launching Dec. 20. Governance in the Digital Age: Nevis is represented at the CPA conference in Jamaica, with Assembly President Michelle Slack-Clarke presenting on maintaining parliamentary decorum as legislatures adapt to new technology, alongside a virtual youth parliament session on AI. Sports & Entertainment: Anguilla-linked coverage also includes Caribbean music momentum for “Property Tax” by Armanii and Weekday, plus regional exam support where students sit CXC exams in Anguilla and other islands.

Caribbean Heritage Commemoration: Anguilla readers can look to the wider region’s solemn 400th anniversary observances, with St. Kitts and regional indigenous delegations marking the Kalinago Massacre and the arrival of the first enslaved Africans on Liamigua through “Ancestral Echoes,” featuring drumming, spiritual healing, and calls for lasting justice. Regional Governance & Youth: Nevis is taking part in the 48th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association conference in Jamaica, focusing on “Strengthening Parliaments in the Digital Age,” with President Michelle Slack-Clarke speaking on maintaining decorum as technology reshapes legislatures; Nevis youth parliamentarians also join a virtual session on AI’s impact. Aviation & Travel Deals: BermudAir marks its third anniversary with a 30% discount on published base fares (promo code BIRTHDAY3) and is expanding winter routes, including new nonstop service to South Caicos from Newark. Community & Care: Recovery Homecare Assistance’s summer camp in St. Maarten grew from 11 to 60 participants, including an Anguilla day trip and activities for seniors. Health Campaign: St. Maarten’s “Man UP, Check UP” prostate screening drive offers free PSA tests for men 40+ on set Saturdays in September.

Cultural Heritage & Reconciliation: Anguilla readers can look to the wider Leeward Islands for a powerful regional moment: Saint Kitts marked the 400th Anniversary of the Kalinago Massacre and the arrival of the first enslaved Africans on Liamigua with “Ancestral Echoes,” featuring libations, drumming, spiritual healing, and calls for enduring justice at Bloody River. Community & Care: St. Maarten’s Recovery Homecare Assistance expanded its second annual summer camp from 11 to 60 seniors, including island tours, an Anguilla day trip, grooming services, and a closing dinner and dance. Regional Governance: Nevis Island Assembly leaders are in Jamaica for the 48th CPA conference on “Strengthening Parliaments in the Digital Age,” with a youth parliament session focused on AI. Health Campaigns: St. Maarten launched its “Man UP, Check UP” prostate screening drive with free PSA tests for men 40+ on Sept. 5, 12 and 19. Travel & Air Links: BermudAir marked its third anniversary with a 30% fare discount and is adding new Caribbean routes, including nonstop service to South Caicos from December. Sports & Local Interest: England’s Over-40s captain Darren Stevens is set for the IMC World Cup in Guyana, with matches across Berbice and beyond.

Anguilla in the spotlight (sports & streaming): Anguilla viewers can catch Newcastle United vs Bournemouth with local-friendly global TV listings, including Disney+ Premium Caribbean among the options. Community & youth (local education): Governor Julia Crouch welcomed five Anguilla students heading to Birmingham for studies ranging from engineering and project management to baking, offering advice on city life and public transport. Health (regional men’s screening): St. Maarten’s “Man UP, Check UP” campaign kicks off with free PSA screenings for men 40+ on Sept. 5, 12 and 19, with test sites at NAPA Auto Parts locations. Regional governance (Nevis): Nevis Island Assembly President Michelle Slack-Clarke is in Jamaica for the CPA conference, presenting on maintaining parliamentary decorum in the digital age, alongside youth parliament participation. Tourism & travel (air access): BermudAir marks its third anniversary with a 30% fare discount and is adding new routes, including new nonstop service to South Caicos and a return of its Anguilla service with added capacity. Arts & culture (music): Dancehall single “Property Tax” by Armanii and Weekday continues to chart across multiple Caribbean territories, including Anguilla.

Community & Care: Recovery Home care Assistance’s second annual summer camp in St. Maarten has grown from 11 to 60 seniors, with island tours, an Anguilla day trip, makeover services, a visit to the White and Yellow Cross Care Foundation, and a closing dinner and dance (US$100 fee). Regional Governance: Nevis is sending Assembly President Michelle Slack-Clarke to the 48th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association conference in Jamaica, focusing on “Maintaining Parliamentary Decorum in the Digital Age,” with Nevis youth parliamentarians Shevonne Daniel and KJel Smithen set for a virtual session on AI. Aviation & Travel Deals: BermudAir marks its third anniversary with a 30% discount on published base fares (sale Sept. 3–5; travel Sept. 15–Nov. 15, promo code BIRTHDAY3) and is adding new nonstop service to South Caicos from Dec. 20. Health: St. Maarten’s “Man UP, Check UP” prostate screening campaign continues with free PSA tests for men 40+ on Sept. 5, 12 and 19.