AGP Executive Report

Luxury Tourism: The Anguilla Tourist Board boosted ties with top luxury travel advisors during Virtuoso Travel Week 2026 in Las Vegas, with Virtuoso ranking Anguilla No. 1 in the Caribbean and No. 3 worldwide for festive travel based on 2026 booking data. Education & Exams: CXC’s 2026 May-June results ceremony in Anguilla highlighted a regional CSEC pass rate of 72.18% and CAPE acceptable grades at 93.52%, but also raised alarms over absenteeism—3,534 CAPE and 32,403 CSEC candidates missed exams. New Pathway for Students: CXC officially launched the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC), starting with a successful mathematics pilot where 88% passed Module 1, and CXC says the modular approach will expand beyond maths. Exam Integrity: CXC reported rising irregularities, including unauthorised devices, collusion, and its first recorded AI misuse cases. Local Spotlight: Anguilla’s exam results release also drew attention to top regional performers, including Juanita Jardine as VI’s top CSEC student.

Education & Exams: CXC released the 2026 May-June results in Anguilla, showing a 72.18% regional CSEC pass rate and 93.52% acceptable grades for CAPE, with CSEC Mathematics up to 42% (still a weak spot). CXC also flagged a major problem behind the numbers: 35,000+ candidates missed exams—3,534 for CAPE and 32,403 for CSEC—urging students to attend even if they feel unprepared. Assessment Reform: CXC officially launched the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC), a modular pathway after a successful maths pilot where 88% of module-one candidates achieved acceptable grades; CXC says the approach will expand beyond maths next year. Tourism & Luxury Travel: Anguilla’s Tourist Board strengthened luxury travel ties at Virtuoso Travel Week 2026 in Las Vegas, while CHTA opened nominations for the 2026 CHIEF Awards. Regional Spotlight: CXC also reported its first AI misuse cases in exams, alongside irregularities like unauthorised devices and collusion.

Education & Exams: CXC says the region’s 2026 May-June results show gains but also serious gaps: 93.52% of CAPE candidates earned acceptable grades, while CSEC sits at 72.18%—with Mathematics still the weak spot at a 42% pass rate. Exam Integrity: CXC reported 128 irregularities across CAPE and CSEC, with unauthorised devices and collusion among the top issues, plus the first recorded cases of AI misuse. Attendance Pressure: More than 35,000 students missed exams—3,534 for CAPE and 32,403 for CSEC—prompting CXC to urge candidates to show up even if they feel unprepared. New Pathway: CXC officially launched the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC), a modular route that produced an 88% pass rate in CTEC Mathematics Module 1. Tourism & Business: Anguilla’s Tourist Board highlighted fresh luxury travel links at Virtuoso Travel Week, while CHTA opened nominations for the 2026 CHIEF Awards. Local Governance: Egbert J. Doran blasted government over execution failures, citing GEBE bills, road conditions and cost-of-living pressures.

CXC Results & Education Reform: CXC’s 2026 May-June exam release in Anguilla brought a mixed but improving picture: CAPE acceptable grades hit 93.52%, while CSEC acceptable grades rose to 72.18%—with Information Technology leading at 83% and Mathematics still lagging at 42% (up four points). CTEC Launch: CXC officially rolled out the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC), a modular, stackable pathway designed to help students master subjects step by step; the CTEC Mathematics Module 1 pilot posted an 88% pass rate. Exam Attendance Concern: CXC also flagged absenteeism, with 3,534 CAPE and 32,403 CSEC candidates not showing up, warning that missed components mean no grades. Integrity & New Misuse: Irregularities rose, including unauthorised devices, collusion, and CXC’s first recorded AI misuse in exams. Tourism & Luxury Travel: Anguilla’s Tourist Board strengthened luxury travel ties at Virtuoso Travel Week, while Virtuoso ranked Anguilla No. 1 in the Caribbean and No. 3 worldwide for festive travel. Sports: Anguilla’s regional football spotlight continues as youth squads compete across the CFU U14 Challenge Series.

Education & Exams: CXC released the 2026 May-June results in Anguilla, with CAPE acceptable grades rising to 93.52% and CSEC to 72.18%, but Math remains the weak spot at a 42% pass rate. CTEC Launch: CXC officially rolled out the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC), a modular path meant to help students master subjects in smaller steps; the CTEC Mathematics Module 1 pilot saw an 88% pass rate. Exam Attendance Warning: CXC also flagged absenteeism—about 35,000 candidates missed exams (3,534 CAPE and 32,403 CSEC), saying absentees lose the chance to be graded. Exam Integrity: CXC reported rising irregularities, including unauthorised devices, collusion, and the first recorded AI misuse cases, with grades cancelled or disqualification for offenders. Sports (Regional): In the CFU U14 Challenge Series, The Bahamas opened with wins over Anguilla and Montserrat but fell 1-0 to Guyana. Local/Regional Travel: St. Maarten’s Princess Juliana Airport has started work on a new curbside check-in facility to ease terminal congestion.

Education & Exams: CXC says exam absenteeism is a major worry after 3,534 CAPE candidates and 32,403 CSEC candidates failed to show up for the May-June 2026 sittings, meaning many missed out on grades entirely. Results & Reform: Still, performance is up overall: CAPE acceptable grades reached 93.52% and CSEC rose to 72.18%, with CXC launching the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC) to certify students in modular steps—CTEC Mathematics Module 1 posted an 88% pass rate. Integrity in the Classroom: CXC also reported rising irregularities, including unauthorised devices, collusion, unauthorised material, and its first recorded AI misuse cases, warning students not to upload personal data to AI tools. Local Angle (Anguilla): The regional results release and CTEC launch were hosted in Anguilla, with officials highlighting the new modular pathway and candidate performance.

Education & Exams: CXC’s 2026 May-June results ceremony in Anguilla highlighted a mixed but improving regional picture: CAPE acceptable grades rose to 93.52%, while CSEC acceptable grades edged up to 72.18%. Math Focus: Mathematics remains the weak spot, with CSEC Maths at 42% acceptable grades, though CXC says the modular CTEC approach is already showing results. CTEC Launch: CXC officially launched the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC), built around stackable modules; the pilot CTEC Mathematics Module 1 saw an 88% pass rate among 2,535 candidates. Exam Integrity & Absences: CXC also flagged rising irregularities and its first recorded AI misuse cases, alongside major absenteeism—32,403 CSEC no-shows and 3,534 CAPE absences—urging students to at least attempt exams. Sports (Regional Youth Football): In the CFU U14 Challenge Series in Punta Cana, Bahamas opened with a 3-0 win over Anguilla, while Guyana beat Montserrat 8-1 and set up another match against Anguilla.

Education & Exams: CXC’s 2026 May-June results ceremony in Anguilla highlighted a regional CAPE pass rate of 93% and a CSEC acceptable-grade rate of 72.18% (up from 71.42% last year), with IT leading at 83% and Math still low at 42%. CTEC Launch: CXC also officially rolled out the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC) after a math pilot showed 88% passing for CTEC Mathematics Module 1 (2,535 sat; 2,230 passed), with the modular approach designed to let students “stack” credentials toward full certification. Absenteeism & Integrity: CXC warned of exam disruption risks and rising misconduct, citing 32,403 CSEC no-shows and 3,534 CAPE absences, plus 128 irregularity cases overall, including unauthorised devices, collusion, unauthorised material, and first reported AI misuse. Anguilla in the Spotlight: The hybrid results event was set up with Anguilla’s education ministry and featured CXC leadership and local cultural performances. Sports (Youth Football): In the CFU U14 Challenge Series, Bahamas beat Anguilla 3-0 and Guyana routed Anguilla 8-1, underscoring a tough start for Anguilla’s young teams. Community Note: Obituary for Asheton “Woo” Toland, who spent years building community in Anguilla.

CXC Results in Anguilla: The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) says the 2026 May–June CSEC and CAPE results release is running smoothly after social media chatter about access problems, with Education Minister Dr Michael Dowlath and TTUTA president Crystal Ashe reporting no major system issues. Exam Performance: CAPE saw 93% of candidates earning acceptable grades, while CSEC’s regional acceptable-grade rate rose to 72.18% (up from 71.42% last year); CSEC IT led at 83%, and CSEC Mathematics improved to a 42% pass rate. Irregularities and AI Misuse: CXC flagged rising exam irregularities—128 cases total—and reported its first official instances of AI misuse, alongside unauthorised devices and collusion; affected candidates face cancelled grades or disqualification. New Learning Path: CXC launched the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC) modular framework after a math pilot, with 88% passing Mathematics Module 1, and said digital CTEC credentials will be awarded to CSEC math candidates. Anguilla Hosts Ceremony: The official hybrid results ceremony is set for Tuesday, Aug 18, at the Teachers’ Resource Centre in The Valley, with livestream access across the region.

Education & Youth: CXC has launched the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC), calling it a “game changer,” after a successful CTEC pilot in math during the May-June 2026 exams, with CXC also pointing to rising pass rates in CSEC Mathematics and English A. Local Education Ceremony: Anguilla will host the official release of the 2026 May-June CXC results today (Aug 18) at the Teachers’ Resource Centre in The Valley, in a hybrid format with a regional livestream, featuring Minister Shellya Rogers-Webster and CXC executives, including details from the CTEC pilot. Sports—CFU U14: At the CFU U14 Challenge Series in Punta Cana, Guyana beat Anguilla 4-1 in Group C, with Aaron Vasconcellos scoring twice early as the young Golden Jaguars pushed for momentum. Tourism Buzz: Anguilla is getting a major festive-travel boost, with Virtuoso ranking it No. 1 in the Caribbean and No. 3 worldwide for festive travel, while Shoal Bay East, Anguilla, also appears on a list of the world’s most underrated beaches. Weather Watch: A tropical disturbance is bringing storm-like conditions across parts of the Lesser Antilles, with heavy rain and gusty winds possible.

CXC Results Ceremony (Anguilla): The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) will officially release 2026 May-June results on Tuesday, 18 August, with a hybrid ceremony hosted in The Valley at the Teachers’ Resource Centre, Edison L. Hughes Education and Library Complex. Minister Shellya Rogers-Webster will deliver the feature address, while CXC executives will share key initiatives and candidate performance, with students able to access individual grade reports online shortly after. Youth Football (CFU U14): In Punta Cana, the Bahamas U14 Boys opened the CFU U14 Challenge Series with a 3-0 win over Anguilla, with goals from Dirk Simmons (50’, 60’) and Kingston Peel (90+’). Anguilla’s next CFU action is set against Guyana as the group stage continues. Regional Sports (ECVA Volleyball): At the ECVA Championships in Tortola, Bermuda swept Anguilla in both men’s and women’s matches, while Dominica’s men won bronze after a five-set thriller against Bermuda. Tourism Spotlight: Anguilla’s festive travel pull got a major boost, ranking No. 1 in the Caribbean and No. 3 worldwide for festive travel in Virtuoso’s latest data, with West End also placing No. 8 globally among individual destinations.

Education & Community: Anguilla will host the official CXC 2026 May-June results ceremony on Tuesday, August 18 at the Teachers’ Resource Centre in The Valley, with a hybrid format for in-person and livestream viewing; Minister Shellya Rogers-Webster will deliver the feature address, while CXC executives outline key initiatives and outcomes for CAPE, CSEC, CTEC and CCSLC. Sports: The CFU Boys’ U-14 Challenge Series continues today in Cap Cana, with Anguilla set to face Guyana in Tier II Group C; earlier, Guyana opened with an 8–1 win over Montserrat. Regional Youth Policy: The OECS, with UNICEF support, has launched a Regional Child Policy and Strategic Plan for 2026–2032, aiming for a whole-of-the-child approach to protect and empower children across the sub-region. Weather Watch: A tropical wave is bringing flash flood watches and alerts across parts of the Lesser Antilles, with heavy rain and gusty winds possible. Volleyball: Bermuda’s men and women both beat Anguilla 3-0 in ECVA action in Tortola, while the Bermuda women captured gold in the tournament. Tourism Spotlight: Anguilla has been ranked No. 1 in the Caribbean and No. 3 worldwide for festive travel by Virtuoso.

Sports: Bermuda’s women’s volleyball team captured ECVA gold in Tortola, beating Antigua and Barbuda 3-1 to finish unbeaten, while Bermuda’s men also impressed with a strong run that included victories over St Lucia, Dominica and Anguilla. ECVA Volleyball (Anguilla): Earlier in the week, Bermuda swept Anguilla in straight sets in the ECVA Senior Championship, setting up more regional matchups for Anguilla. Regional Policy: The OECS, with UNICEF support, launched a Regional Child Policy and Strategic Plan 2026–2032, aiming for a whole-of-the-child approach to protect and empower every child across the sub-region. Weather Watch: A tropical disturbance is bringing storm-like conditions to parts of the Lesser Antilles, with heavy rain and gusty winds raising flood risk in several islands. Tourism & Travel: Anguilla is being highlighted in luxury travel data, ranking No. 1 in the Caribbean and No. 3 worldwide for festive travel by Virtuoso, while broader Caribbean travel demand is reported up heading into fall.

Regional Policy: OECS, with UNICEF support, has unveiled a new OECS Regional Child Policy and Strategic Plan 2026–2032, built on a “whole-of-the-child” approach and shaped by input from children, parents and stakeholders, aiming for every child to feel valued, safe, supported, loved and empowered by 2032. Weather Watch: A tropical disturbance moving through the Lesser Antilles is triggering flash flood watches and alerts across several islands, with heavy rain and gusty winds possible into Saturday. Sports (Volleyball): Bermuda swept Anguilla 3-0 in both men’s and women’s matches at the ECVA Senior Volleyball Championship in the VI, while Anguilla’s earlier ECVA opener against the VI men ended in a tight five-set loss. Tourism & Travel (Anguilla): Anguilla is ranked No. 1 in the Caribbean and No. 3 worldwide for festive travel by Virtuoso, and Anguilla Air Services has been named Official Air Carrier Partner for St Kitts’ Sugar Mas 55. Local Finance (SKNANB): SKNANB says joint-loan repayments must come from one designated account starting Sept. 1, 2026, raising questions for separated couples and changed business partnerships. Culture: Montserrat’s De Bear won the 2026 Leeward Islands Calypso Monarch in Anguilla, with Anguilla’s Queen Roxxy runner-up.

Regional Child Policy: The OECS Commission, with UNICEF support, has unveiled its OECS Regional Child Policy and Strategic Plan 2026–2032, built on a “whole-of-the-child” approach and shaped by input from children, parents and stakeholders, aiming for every child in the OECS to feel valued, safe, supported and empowered by 2032. Weather Watch: A tropical wave is bringing flash flood watches and alerts across parts of the Lesser Antilles, with heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds expected into Saturday. Sports—Volleyball: Bermuda swept Anguilla in both ECVA Senior Volleyball matches in Tortola, while Anguilla’s men also faced a tough start in the ECVA Senior Men opener against the VI. Tourism Spotlight: Anguilla is ranked No. 1 in the Caribbean and No. 3 worldwide for festive travel by Virtuoso, with West End also placing No. 8 among top individual festive destinations. Finance—Banking Rule: SKNANB says joint-loan repayments must come from one designated account starting Sept. 1, raising questions for separated couples and changed business partnerships. Culture & Youth Football: De Bear won the Leeward Islands Calypso Monarch 2026 in Anguilla, and regional youth football continues with Anguilla set to face in CFU U14 Challenge Series group play in Punta Cana.

Weather Watch: A tropical wave moving through the Lesser Antilles has triggered flash flood watches and alerts across several Eastern Caribbean islands, with heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds expected into Saturday; the US National Hurricane Center flags low development odds for AL92 but warns strong winds and downpours are still possible. Regional Policy: The OECS, with UNICEF support, has unveiled a Regional Child Policy and Strategic Plan 2026–2032, built on a whole-of-the-child approach and aimed at protecting and advancing children’s rights across the Eastern Caribbean. Anguilla Sports: Bermuda swept Anguilla in both ECVA volleyball matches in Tortola, winning 3-0 in the women’s and 3-0 in the men’s contests; Anguilla’s teams will face St Vincent and the Grenadines (men) and the British Virgin Islands (women) later today. Festive Travel Boost: Anguilla has been ranked No. 1 in the Caribbean and No. 3 worldwide for festive travel by Virtuoso, with West End also placing No. 8 among individual destinations. Local Business/Travel: Anguilla Air Services has been named Official Air Carrier Partner for St Kitts and Nevis’ Sugar Mas 55, aiming to strengthen regional connectivity and boost carnival tourism. Finance Notice: SKNANB says joint-loan repayments must come from one designated account starting September 1, raising questions for separated couples and changed business partnerships.