AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPublic Service Hiring Crunch: Bermuda hosted an Overseas Territories summit where deputy governors and heads of public service said civil service recruitment is getting harder as populations age, people migrate outward, and the private sector competes for talent—Anguilla was among the territories represented. Blue Belt Marine Push: Montserrat officially joined the UK’s Blue Belt Programme, committing to protect at least 20% of its maritime zone and gaining support for marine protected areas, fisheries management, and updated marine laws; the programme now spans Anguilla, Turks and Caicos, Cayman, and more UK territories. Regional Governance Exchange: The Cayman Islands successfully hosted the 5th Commons and Overseas Territories Speakers’ Conference, focusing on strengthening legislatures, governance reform, democratic accountability, and how AI may affect parliamentary work. Environment Month Partnership: St. Kitts and Nevis launched Environment Month with a “Climate Action” theme, tying stewardship to economic development and naming the National Bank as an official sustainability partner. Decolonisation Pressure at the UN: BVI and other territories urged the UN decolonisation committee to use “good offices” and visiting missions to advance self-government options for the remaining Non-Self-Governing Territories. Caribbean Airlift Watch: BermudAir announced winter direct Toronto service to Turks and Caicos, with onward connectivity to Anguilla—aimed at boosting access for Canadian visitors.
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