AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRegional Diplomacy in Focus: Anguilla’s Premier Cora Richardson-Hodge is in Bermuda this week for the Overseas Territories Caribbean Caucus, convened by Bermuda Premier E. David Burt ahead of the UK Joint Ministerial Council in November, with leaders coordinating positions on economic resilience, climate preparedness, regional cooperation, health and social care, and financial services/trade. Digital Skills Push: The OECS Advanced Digital Skills Scholarship Programme opens Sept. 10 and runs to Sept. 20, offering advanced training and industry-recognised certifications across areas like AI, cybersecurity, cloud computing, data analytics, fintech/blockchain, and UX/UI—available to eligible citizens including Anguilla. Public Pay Spotlight (Anguilla): Reported annual compensation figures put Anguilla’s Premier at EC$386,478, with ministers at EC$322,065 and other senior roles listed, alongside claims about how ministers handle fuel and benefits. AI Sovereignty Row: Coverage continues of Donald Trump’s expanded-US map post, drawing sharp criticism from leaders including Iceland’s prime minister over mockery of state sovereignty. Community & Heritage: A major “Ancestral Echoes” ceremony in St. Kitts marked the 400th anniversary of the Kalinago Massacre and the arrival of enslaved Africans, emphasizing truth-telling and resilience.
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