AGP Executive Report

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.

Regional Parliament & Youth: Nevis is sending Assembly President Michelle Slack-Clarke to the 48th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association conference in Jamaica, where she’ll speak on keeping parliamentary decorum in the digital age, with Nevis youth parliamentarians Shevonne Daniel and KJel Smithen joining a virtual youth session focused on AI. Aviation & Travel: BermudAir marks its third anniversary with a 30% discount on base fares, and is also adding new nonstop service—its New York-area flights to South Caicos begin December 20. Sports & Community: England over-40s captain Darren Stevens looks ahead to the IMC Over-40s World Cup in Guyana, while Anguilla is listed among places able to stream Tottenham vs Newcastle. Health & Awareness: St. Maarten launches its “Man UP, Check UP” prostate cancer campaign with free PSA screenings for men 40+ on September 5, 12 and 19. Local Youth Study: Governor Julia Crouch hosted five students headed to Birmingham for studies ranging from engineering and project management to baking.

Aviation & Tourism: BermudAir is celebrating its third anniversary with a 30% discount on published base fares across all routes, using promo code BIRTHDAY3 for travel Sept. 15–Nov. 15 (sale runs Sept. 3–5). The airline also highlights strong demand, including a 77.1% passenger load factor in August. New Routes for the Region: BermudAir says it will cut travel time to South Caicos with the New York area’s first nonstop service—twice-weekly flights from Newark starting Dec. 20 from $347 one way—while noting its Anguilla service returns with added capacity. Local Governance & Youth: Nevis Assembly President Michelle Slack-Clarke and youth parliamentarians are taking part in the 48th CPA Regional Conference in Jamaica, focused on strengthening parliaments in the digital age. Education & Exams: CXC reports a 72.18% regional pass rate for CSEC and 93.52% for CAPE, with CSEC Mathematics rising to 42% and a modular pilot reaching 88%. Health: St. Maarten’s “Man UP, Check UP” campaign launches with free PSA screenings for men 40+ on Sept. 5, 12, 19.

Travel & Connectivity: BermudAir is launching the New York area’s first nonstop service to South Caicos, cutting the trip to about three-and-a-half hours, with twice-weekly Newark–South Caicos flights from Dec. 20 to Apr. 25 (fares from $347 one way). Music & Culture: Dancehall single “Property Tax” by Armanii and producer Weekday is climbing charts across the Caribbean and beyond, including Anguilla. Education: CXC released May–June 2026 results in Anguilla, showing a 72.18% regional pass rate for CSEC and 93.52% for CAPE, with CSEC Mathematics improving to 42% and a modular pilot reaching 88%. Health: St. Maarten’s “Man UP, Check UP” prostate cancer campaign kicks off in September with free PSA screenings for men 40+ on Sept. 5, 12 and 19. Governance & Youth: Anguilla Governor Julia Crouch hosted five students heading to Birmingham for studies in engineering, project management and baking. Sports: England captain Darren Stevens looks ahead to the IMC Over-40s World Cup in Guyana.

Education & Youth: Dominica wrapped its June 2026 CXC exams across 17 centres over six weeks, with 66% of staff serving as invigilators; e-testing was used at 12 centres for Paper One and for selected subjects elsewhere, while two breaches led to cancelled results. Education Reform: CXC also officially launched CTEC, a modular targeted education certificate, after a mathematics pilot delivered an 88% pass rate. Health: St. Maarten’s “Man UP, Check UP” campaign kicks off with free PSA screenings for men 40+ on Sept. 5, 12 and 19, with vouchers for uninsured participants. Tourism & Business: Anguilla’s Tourist Board says it ranked No. 1 in the Caribbean for festive travel in new Virtuoso data after meetings with luxury advisors in Las Vegas. Sports: England’s Darren Stevens looks ahead to the IMC Over-40s World Cup in Guyana, while regional football action is set to return with Six Nations League return games in the Turks and Caicos. Weather Watch: Tropical Storm Dolly has formed in the Atlantic, and travellers are urged to monitor its forecast as September typically brings peak activity.

CXC Education & Youth: Dominica wrapped a six-week CXC exam sitting across 17 centres, with 66% of staff serving as invigilators; e-testing was used at 12 centres for Paper One, while other sites relied on limited e-testing due to device and internet gaps, and two breaches led to cancelled results. Local Opportunity for Anguilla Students: CXC’s regional network again enabled students to sit CSEC and CAPE exams in Anguilla and other nearby territories. Tourism & Economy: Anguilla’s Tourist Board boosted luxury travel ties at Virtuoso Travel Week in Las Vegas, touting new Virtuoso data ranking Anguilla No. 1 in the Caribbean for festive travel and No. 3 worldwide. Sports & Community: England Over-40s captain Darren Stevens is gearing up for the IMC Over-40s World Cup in Guyana, with Group B matches starting against the USA at Bourda. Health Awareness: St. Maarten launched its “Man UP, Check UP” prostate cancer campaign with free PSA screenings for men 40+ on Sept. 5, 12 and 19.

Sports: Anguilla fans get a wider Caribbean football pulse as Providenciales hosts the Concacaf Nations League return, with Turks and Caicos taking on Montserrat and the British Virgin Islands twice each at the TCIFA National Academy (Sept. 23–Oct. 6), all matches kicking off at 3 p.m. Health: In the region, St. Maarten’s “Man UP, Check UP” campaign launches its eighth annual push for free prostate PSA screenings for men 40+ on Sept. 5, 12 and 19 (9 a.m.–1 p.m.) at NAPA Auto Parts locations in Cole Bay and Philipsburg. Education: CXC rolled out its Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC) after a modular mathematics pilot delivered an 88% pass rate, with May–June 2026 results also showing a 72.18% overall CSEC pass rate and steady gains in Mathematics. Tourism & business: Anguilla’s Tourist Board says Virtuoso data ranked the island No. 1 in the Caribbean for festive travel and No. 3 worldwide, as it met luxury advisors in Las Vegas. Regional public health: PAHO/WHO named Dr. Eva Jané Llopis its representative for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, with Anguilla included in her portfolio.

Education & Skills: CXC released May–June 2026 regional exam results in Anguilla, showing a 72.18% pass rate for CSEC and a strong 93.52% pass rate for CAPE, with CSEC Mathematics rising to 42% and a modular Mathematics pilot hitting 88%—and CXC has now officially launched the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC) to build on that targeted approach. Public Health: St. Maarten’s “Man UP, Check UP” campaign kicks off in September with free PSA screenings for men 40+ on Sept. 5, 12 and 19, plus vouchers for uninsured men and coverage support for insured participants. Local Government: Governor Julia Crouch hosted five Anguilla students heading to Birmingham for studies ranging from engineering and project management to baking, offering guidance on city life and public transport. Tourism & Economy: Anguilla’s Tourist Board says Virtuoso Travel Week data ranked the island No. 1 in the Caribbean for festive travel and No. 3 worldwide, as tourism officials met luxury travel advisors in Las Vegas. Sports: Stern John has been appointed head coach of Grenada’s senior men’s team, with a first match set for Sept. 25.

Health & Community: St. Maarten’s “Man UP, Check UP” campaign kicks off its eighth year with free PSA blood screenings for men 40+ on Sept. 5, 12 and 19 (9am–1pm) at NAPA Auto Parts in Cole Bay and Philipsburg, with 100 vouchers for uninsured men and coverage for insured men via SZV or participating private plans. Education & Skills: CXC released May–June 2026 regional results in Anguilla, showing a 72.18% CSEC pass rate and a rise in CSEC Mathematics to 42%, alongside an 88% success rate from a modular Mathematics pilot; CXC also officially launched the Caribbean Targetted Education Certificate (CTEC). Anguilla Tourism Spotlight: Anguilla’s Tourist Board and destination earned eight nominations at the 33rd World Travel Awards, with top property nods including Four Seasons, Zemi Beach House and Aurora. Regional Health Leadership: PAHO/WHO named Dr. Eva Jané Llopis as its representative for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Countries, covering Anguilla among other territories. Sports & Officiating: Stern John was appointed Grenada’s senior men’s head coach, and Sar Smith earned an international referee break after officiating in the Caribbean Football Union Under-14 Challenge Series.

CXC Education: CXC released May–June 2026 regional exam results from Anguilla, showing a 72.18% regional pass rate for CSEC and a stronger 93.52% for CAPE, with CSEC Mathematics improving to 42% (up from 39% last year) and an experimental modular Mathematics pilot hitting 88%. Tourism & Recognition: Anguilla’s Tourist Board says the island earned nominations in eight categories at the 33rd World Travel Awards, including Caribbean’s Leading Destination, Luxury Island, Nature, Beach, Culinary, Dive, Tourist Board and Most Romantic, plus major property nominations for Aurora, Zemi Beach House and Four Seasons. Health Leadership: PAHO/WHO named Dr. Eva Jané Llopis as its Representative for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Countries, covering Anguilla and other territories, with a focus on strengthening resilient, equitable health systems. Sports & Community: Anguilla’s referee pathway got a boost as Sar Smith earned an international officiating break in the Caribbean Football Union Under-14 Challenge Series, including matches featuring Anguilla. Travel Trade: Anguilla Tourist Board highlighted Virtuoso Travel Week results, citing Virtuoso data that ranked Anguilla No. 1 in the Caribbean for festive travel and No. 3 worldwide.

Anguilla Tourism & Luxury Travel: The Anguilla Tourist Board is leaning hard into high-end demand, using Virtuoso Travel Week in Las Vegas to tout new data showing Anguilla ranked No. 1 in the Caribbean and No. 3 worldwide for festive travel, with West End also placing among top individual festive destinations. World Travel Awards: Anguilla has earned nominations across eight categories in the 33rd annual World Travel Awards, including leading beach, culinary, dive, luxury, nature and romantic destination, plus major resort and hotel property nods. Education Reform (CXC): CXC officially launched the Caribbean Targetted Education Certificate (CTEC) after a modular mathematics pilot delivered an 88% pass rate, aiming to tackle subject underperformance with step-by-step, credentialed modules. Regional Health Leadership: Dr. Eva Jané Llopis assumed duties as PAHO/WHO Representative for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Countries, overseeing technical cooperation across the region including Anguilla. Sports (Anguilla ties): Trinidad and Tobago striker Stern John was appointed Grenada’s senior men’s coach, with past coaching experience that included a spell with Anguilla. Business & Travel Logistics: Island Bookings BV launched an affiliate program to let travel publishers and agencies access live island ferry and island-hopping booking systems. Weather Watch: Tropical Storm Dolly has formed in the Atlantic, with Caribbean-bound travelers urged to monitor forecasts as the season remains capable of ramping up later. Governance Spotlight (St. Kitts/Christophe Harbour): A fresh sovereignty-focused debate is resurfacing around the Christophe Harbour deal, centering on whether the State can effectively tax, regulate and recover public money under the contract’s far-reaching concessions and expedited approvals.

Education & Skills: CXC released May–June 2026 regional exam results in Anguilla, showing a 72.18% pass rate for CSEC candidates and 93.52% for advanced CAPE students, with CSEC Mathematics improving to 42% (up from 39% last year) and a modular Mathematics pilot hitting 88%—and CXC has now officially launched the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC) to keep that targeted approach going. Tourism & Recognition: Anguilla’s luxury push is getting major lift: the Anguilla Tourist Board says Virtuoso Travel Week data ranked the island No. 1 in the Caribbean for festive travel (No. 3 worldwide), and Anguilla has earned nominations in eight categories at the 33rd World Travel Awards, with top resort and hotel properties also recognized. Public Health Leadership: Dr. Eva Jané Llopis assumed duties as PAHO/WHO Representative for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Countries, overseeing technical cooperation across the region including Anguilla. Sports & Community: Stern John, who previously coached Anguilla, has been appointed Grenada’s senior men’s head coach, while Anguilla’s referee Sar Smith earned his first international officiating break at the CFU Under-14 Challenge Series in the Dominican Republic. Business & Expansion: St. Croix-based Flamboyant Water secured a $1.3 million investment to expand Caribbean-inspired products across the region and beyond, including a planned premium rum-based RTD line.

CXC Education Update: The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) released May–June 2026 regional results in Anguilla, showing a 93.52% pass rate for advanced CAPE students and a 72.18% pass rate for CSEC candidates, with CSEC Mathematics improving to a 42% pass rate (up from 39% last year). CTEC Launch: CXC also officially rolled out the Caribbean Targetted Education Certificate (CTEC), built from modular learning after a mathematics pilot delivered an 88% success rate. Tourism & Luxury Travel: Anguilla’s Tourist Board used Virtuoso Travel Week in Las Vegas to deepen luxury travel ties, citing Virtuoso booking data that ranked Anguilla No. 1 in the Caribbean and No. 3 worldwide for festive travel. World Travel Awards: Anguilla earned nominations in eight categories at the 33rd annual World Travel Awards, including Leading Beach, Culinary, Dive, Luxury Island and Nature, plus top property nods for Aurora, Zemi Beach House and Four Seasons. Public Health Leadership: Dr. Eva Jané Llopis assumed her PAHO/WHO role for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Countries, with her portfolio explicitly including Anguilla. Sports Spotlight: Stern John was appointed Grenada’s senior men’s coach, and referee Sar Smith earned an international break officiating in the Caribbean Football Union Under-14 Challenge Series.

CXC Education: The Caribbean Examinations Council released May–June 2026 results, showing a 72.18% regional pass rate for CSEC (Grades I–III) and 93.52% for advanced CAPE (Grades I–V), with CSEC Mathematics edging up to 42% from 39% last year and 36% in 2024. CTEC Launch: CXC also officially rolled out the Caribbean Targetted Education Certificate (CTEC), built around modular learning, after a modular Mathematics pilot delivered an 88% success rate—aimed at boosting performance in key subjects. Luxury Tourism: Anguilla’s Tourist Board used Virtuoso Travel Week in Las Vegas to deepen ties with luxury advisors, backed by Virtuoso data ranking Anguilla No. 1 in the Caribbean and No. 3 worldwide for festive travel. World Travel Awards: Anguilla earned nominations in eight World Travel Awards categories, including Leading Beach, Culinary, Luxury Island, Nature, Dive and Tourist Board, plus multiple property nominations. Health Leadership: Dr. Eva Jané Llopis assumed duties as PAHO/WHO Representative for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Countries, with Anguilla included in her portfolio.

Education & Exams: CXC released May–June 2026 results in Anguilla, showing a 72.18% regional pass rate for CSEC (Grades I–III) and a 93.52% pass rate for CAPE (Grades I–V), with CSEC Mathematics improving to 42% (up from 39% last year). New Learning Model: CXC also officially launched the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC), built from modular steps after a mathematics pilot delivered an 88% success rate. Tourism & Luxury Travel: Anguilla’s Tourist Board used Virtuoso Travel Week in Las Vegas to deepen ties with luxury advisors, citing Virtuoso data ranking Anguilla No. 1 in the Caribbean and No. 3 worldwide for festive travel, with West End also placing among top individual destinations. Public Health Leadership: Dr. Eva Jané Llopis assumed her PAHO/WHO role for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, covering Anguilla among other territories, with a focus on stronger, more equitable health systems. Sports & Officiating: Sar Smith earned his first international referee assignment at the Caribbean Football Union Under-14 Challenge Series in the Dominican Republic, including officiating Anguilla vs Montserrat. Travel Tech Partnerships: Island Bookings BV launched an affiliate program opening live island ferry and island-hopping booking systems to travel publishers and agencies worldwide.

Education & Exams: CXC released May–June 2026 regional results in Anguilla, showing a 72.18% pass rate for CSEC (Grades I–III) and a 93.52% pass rate for advanced CAPE (Grades I–V), with CSEC Mathematics improving to 42% from 39% last year; an experimental modular Mathematics pilot hit 88%. New Learning Model: CXC also officially launched its Caribbean Targetted Education Certificate (CTEC), built around modular, step-by-step mastery using the same subjects and standards as traditional exams. Tourism & Luxury Travel: Anguilla’s Tourist Board says Virtuoso Travel Week 2026 in Las Vegas delivered a boost after Virtuoso data ranked Anguilla No. 1 in the Caribbean for festive travel (No. 3 worldwide), with West End also placing among top festive destinations. Global Health Leadership: Dr. Eva Jané Llopis assumed duties as PAHO/WHO Representative for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Countries, covering Anguilla and other ECC territories. Sports Pathways: Young referee Sar Smith earned an international break officiating at the Caribbean Football Union Under-14 Challenge Series in the Dominican Republic, including a match featuring Anguilla.