AGP Executive Report

Regional Indigenous & Heritage Commemoration: St. Kitts marked the 400th anniversary of the Kalinago Massacre and the arrival of the first enslaved Africans on Liamigua with “Ancestral Echoes,” featuring truth-telling, drumming, spiritual healing, and calls for justice. Health & Community Services: Recovery Homecare Assistance expanded its second annual summer camp from 11 to 60 seniors, including an Anguilla day trip, grooming services, and a visit to the White and Yellow Cross Care Foundation. Parliamentary Governance in the Digital Age: Nevis is sending Assembly President Michelle Slack-Clarke to the CPA conference in Jamaica, with a focus on maintaining decorum as legislatures go digital, plus a virtual Youth Parliament on AI. Local Government Support for Students: Anguilla Governor Julia Crouch hosted five students bound for Birmingham, advising them on study, city life, and public transport. Public Health Campaign: St. Maarten launched its “Man UP, Check UP” prostate cancer awareness push, offering free PSA screenings for men 40+ on set Saturdays. Governance & Accountability Watch: A renewed debate in St. Kitts over Christophe Harbour frames the issue as practical sovereignty—taxing, regulating, enforcing, and recovering public money amid major concessions and reported bank debt.

Cultural Heritage & Reconciliation: St. 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, and calls for enduring justice near Bloody River. Aging & Community Support: Recovery Homecare Assistance’s second annual summer camp in St. Maarten jumped from 11 to 60 seniors, including an Anguilla day trip, care visits, and a closing dinner/dance. Regional Parliamentary Governance: Nevis Island Assembly President Michelle Slack-Clarke is in Jamaica for the CPA conference on “Strengthening Parliaments in the Digital Age,” presenting on maintaining decorum as AI reshapes youth parliament discussions. Public Health (Regional): St. Maarten launched its “Man UP, Check UP” prostate cancer awareness drive with free PSA screenings for men 40+ on Sept. 5, 12, and 19. Local Leadership & Youth: Anguilla Governor Julia Crouch hosted five students headed to Birmingham for studies in engineering, project management, and baking. Governance & Accountability (Regional): A St. Kitts debate revisits the Christophe Harbour deal, arguing the core issue is practical sovereignty—taxing, regulating, and recovering public money amid major concessions and bank debt claims.

Health & Community: 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 makeovers, and a visit to the White and Yellow Cross Care Foundation, ending with a garden party and dinner dance. Regional Governance: Nevis is sending Assembly President Michelle Slack-Clarke to the 48th CPA conference in Jamaica, focusing on “Maintaining Parliamentary Decorum in the Digital Age,” while youth parliamentarians Shevonne Daniel and KJel Smithen join a virtual session on AI. Government & Procurement Milestone: OECS marked 40 years of its Pharmaceutical Procurement Service with staff consultation remarks highlighting how pooled procurement has sustained small-state capacity. Anguilla Leadership & Study: Governor Julia Crouch met five students heading to Birmingham for studies in engineering, project management, and baking, urging them to adapt to city life and public transport. Public Health Campaign (St. Maarten): “Man UP, Check UP” launches its eighth year with free PSA screenings for men 40+ on Sept. 5, 12, and 19, plus voucher support for uninsured participants. Tourism & Business (Regional): BermudAir marks its third anniversary with a 30% fare discount and adds new nonstop service to South Caicos, while also expanding its network.

Aviation & Travel Deals: 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). Regional Governance: Nevis is taking its parliamentary experience to the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association conference in Jamaica, with Assembly President Michelle Slack-Clarke speaking on maintaining decorum in the digital age, alongside Nevis youth parliamentarians joining a virtual youth session on AI. Legal & Tech Policy: Alibaba has won key .ai domain transfers in a Czech arbitration case, adding to a growing trend of big tech using legal action to protect brand and product names as AI-related domains become valuable. Local Government & Youth: Anguilla Governor Julia Crouch hosted five students headed to Birmingham for studies in areas including engineering and project management, offering guidance on life and public transport. Health Campaigns: St. Maarten’s “Man UP, Check UP” prostate cancer awareness drive kicks off with free PSA screenings for men 40+ on Sept. 5, 12 and 19.

Commonwealth Parliamentary Links: Nevis is sending Assembly President Michelle Slack-Clarke to the 48th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association conference in Jamaica, themed “Strengthening Parliaments in the Digital Age,” where she’ll speak on keeping parliamentary decorum as legislatures go digital. Youth Governance: Nevis will also be represented at the virtual 19th Regional Youth Parliament on Sept. 3, with Shevonne Daniel and KJel Smithen tackling “Youth Leadership in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.” Local Government & Education: Anguilla Governor Julia Crouch hosted five students headed to Birmingham for studies ranging from engineering and project management to baking, offering guidance on life, transport, and community. Health Campaigns: St. Maarten’s “Man UP, Check UP” prostate cancer awareness drive kicks off with free PSA screenings for men 40+ on Sept. 5, 12, and 19. Regional Business & Connectivity: BermudAir marks its third anniversary with a 30% fare sale (Sept. 3–5) and expands service, including new nonstop flights to South Caicos starting Dec. 20.

Regional Parliament & Youth Policy: Nevis Assembly President Michelle Slack-Clarke is representing Nevis at the 48th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association conference in Jamaica, focusing on keeping parliamentary decorum in the digital age, while Nevis youth parliamentarians Shevonne Daniel and KJel Smithen will take part in the virtual Youth Parliament on Sept. 3. Local Governance & Education: Governor Julia Crouch hosted five Anguilla students headed to Birmingham for studies spanning engineering, project management, and baking, offering guidance on city life and public transport. Education Reform: The Caribbean Examinations Council officially launched the CTEC, building on a modular mathematics pilot that produced an 88% pass rate, with the launch ceremony held in Anguilla on Aug. 18. Public Health Campaigns: St. Maarten’s “Man UP, Check UP” prostate cancer awareness drive begins with free PSA screenings on Sept. 5, 12, and 19 for men 40+ at NAPA Auto Parts locations. International & Royal Diplomacy: King Charles and Queen Camilla are set to visit the Caribbean starting Oct. 27, including the Commonwealth summit in Antigua in early November.

Aviation & Regional Connectivity: BermudAir says it will launch the New York area’s first nonstop service to South Caicos, with twice-weekly flights from Newark starting Dec. 20 through April 25, with fares from $347—cutting the usual multi-leg trip to about three and a half hours. Education & Youth Development: Governor Julia Crouch hosted five Anguilla students heading to Birmingham for studies ranging from engineering and project management to baking, urging them to plan for city life and public transport. Public Health: St. Maarten’s “Man UP, Check UP” prostate cancer campaign kicks off its September PSA screening drive for men 40+ with free tests on Sept. 5, 12 and 19 at NAPA Auto Parts locations, plus voucher support for uninsured men. Education Reform: CXC officially launched the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC) in Anguilla, following a modular math pilot that produced an 88% pass rate. Sports & Regional Competition: Turks and Caicos will host Concacaf Nations League C Group A matches Sept. 23–Oct. 6 at the TCIFA National Academy, with TCI facing Montserrat and the British Virgin Islands twice each. International & Governance: Buckingham Palace announced King Charles and Queen Camilla will visit the Bahamas, Guyana, and then attend the Commonwealth summit in Antigua in early November.

Education & Skills: CXC officially launched the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC) in Anguilla, building on a modular math pilot that produced an 88% pass rate, with the promise of step-by-step, bankable credentials. Governance & Public Service: Anguilla’s Governor Julia Crouch hosted five students heading to Birmingham, discussing study plans and practical tips for life, transport, and community. Health Campaigns: St. Maarten kicked off its “Man UP, Check UP” prostate cancer awareness drive, offering free PSA screenings for men 40+ on Sept 5, 12, and 19, with vouchers for uninsured participants. Regional Diplomacy: Buckingham Palace announced King Charles and Queen Camilla will visit the Caribbean starting Oct. 27, then attend the Commonwealth summit in Antigua Nov. 1–4. Sports & Regional Links: England over-40s captain Darren Stevens is set for the IMC Over-40s World Cup in Guyana (Oct. 17–Nov. 1), with matches across Guyana including Berbice.

Education & Youth: CXC officially launched the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC) in Anguilla, building on a modular math pilot that hit an 88% pass rate, with learning broken into focused modules that students can master step-by-step. Governance & Public Service: 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. Health Campaigns: St. Maarten’s “Man UP, Check UP” prostate cancer awareness drive kicked off with free PSA screenings for men 40+ on Sept. 5, 12 and 19, plus vouchers for uninsured participants. Sports & Regional Events: England captain Darren Stevens says he’s excited for the IMC Over-40s World Cup in Guyana (Oct. 17–Nov. 1), with England opening against the USA at Bourda. International & Diplomacy: Buckingham Palace announced King Charles and Queen Camilla will visit the Caribbean starting Oct. 27, then attend the Commonwealth summit in Antigua Nov. 1–4. Business & Tourism Tech: Island Bookings BV launched an affiliate program to let travel publishers and agencies sell live island ferry and hopping bookings.

Sports & Regional Integration: Anguilla’s wider CONCACAF spotlight is set for late September as Providenciales hosts all six Nations League return games for League C Group A at the TCIFA National Academy (Sept. 23–Oct. 6), with Turks and Caicos facing Montserrat and the British Virgin Islands twice each, all matches at 3 p.m. Education & Youth Development: The Caribbean Examinations Council officially launched the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC) after a modular mathematics pilot delivered an 88% pass rate, with the launch announced in Anguilla on Aug. 18. Local Governance & Youth Opportunities: Governor Julia Crouch met five Anguilla students headed to Birmingham for studies spanning engineering, project management, and baking, offering guidance on city life and public transport. Health & Community Prevention: While focused on St. Maarten, the “Man UP, Check UP” prostate cancer campaign highlights regional public health priorities, offering free PSA screenings for men 40+ on Sept. 5, 12, and 19.

Education & Youth: Anguilla Governor Julia Crouch met five students heading to Birmingham for studies ranging from engineering and project management to baking, offering advice on city life and public transport. Regional School Reform: The Caribbean Examinations Council officially launched the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC) after a modular mathematics pilot delivered an 88% pass rate, with Anguilla hosting the announcement. Public Health (St. Maarten): The “Man UP, Check UP” prostate cancer campaign kicks off in September with free PSA screenings for men 40+ on Sept. 5, 12 and 19, plus vouchers for uninsured participants. Sports Pathways: Anguilla is mentioned in regional football development as a match official assignment included an Anguilla vs Montserrat fixture, highlighting growing referee experience across the Eastern Caribbean. International Health Leadership: PAHO/WHO named Dr. Eva Jané Llopis its representative for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, covering Anguilla among other territories.

Health & Prevention: St. Maarten’s “Man UP, Check UP” campaign kicks off September with free PSA prostate screenings for men 40+ on Sept. 5, 12 and 19 at NAPA Auto Parts sites in Cole Bay and Philipsburg, with vouchers for uninsured men and coverage for insured participants via SZV or private insurance. Regional Media & Culture: Freedom FM 106.5 marks 16 years on air in St. Kitts and Nevis, celebrating its role in shaping public conversation and Caribbean broadcasting. Public Health Leadership: PAHO/WHO names Dr. Eva Jané Llopis its new Representative for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Countries, overseeing support for Anguilla and other ECC members to strengthen health systems. Education Reform: CXC officially launches the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC), building on a modular math pilot that produced an 88% pass rate, with Anguilla hosting the announcement. Sports Officiating: Anguilla’s presence is noted in regional football and volleyball officiating pathways, including international referee exposure and national referee certifications across the Eastern Caribbean. Regional Connectivity: BermudAir announces a new Newark–South Caicos route starting Dec. 20, adding another link to Anguilla’s wider travel network.

Education & Skills: CXC has officially launched the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC) in Anguilla, building on a modular mathematics pilot that produced an 88% pass rate, with the same standards as traditional exams but broken into focused modules. Public Health Leadership: PAHO/WHO named Dr. Eva Jané Llopis as its Representative for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Countries, tasking her with strengthening resilient, equitable health systems across the region including Anguilla. Regional Governance & Accountability: A new deep-dive reignites debate over the Christophe Harbour development in St. Kitts, framing it as a practical sovereignty question tied to concessions, expedited approvals, and reported public debt and bank loans. Sports Officiating: Anguilla’s presence in regional football officiating is highlighted through an international referee assignment that included a match featuring Anguilla. Connectivity & Mobility: BermudAir announced a new Newark–South Caicos route starting Dec. 20, and Island Bookings BV launched an affiliate program to let travel publishers and agencies sell live island ferry availability. Community & Culture: St. Maarten kicks off its 8th annual “Man UP, Check UP” prostate cancer awareness campaign with free screenings and partner-led events, while Freedom FM marks 16 years on air and Love Link Caribbean premieres in Antigua and Barbuda.

Christophe Harbour & Sovereignty: A fresh deep-dive into the Christophe Harbour deal frames it as a practical sovereignty test—whether St. Kitts and the state can properly tax, regulate, enforce, and recover public money when a development contract carries major leverage, with critics pointing to far-reaching 2007 concessions and reported St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank loans (including figures discussed around US$16m and US$6m). Regional Education Policy: CXC officially launched the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC) in Anguilla, building on a modular mathematics pilot that reportedly hit an 88% pass rate, aiming to make learning more focused and credentialed step-by-step. Health Leadership: Dr. Eva Jané Llopis assumed the PAHO/WHO Representative role for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Countries, bringing 25 years’ experience to support stronger, more equitable health systems across the region including Anguilla. Tourism & Economy: Anguilla’s Tourist Board highlighted luxury travel momentum at Virtuoso Travel Week 2026, citing Virtuoso booking data that ranks Anguilla No. 1 in the Caribbean for festive travel and No. 3 worldwide, while also pushing new advisor relationships. Sports Pathways: Anguilla’s presence in regional football and refereeing development continues, including international officiating experience for a young referee and coaching appointments across the wider Eastern Caribbean.

Education & Skills: CXC officially launched the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC) in Anguilla, building on a modular mathematics pilot that produced an 88% pass rate, with modules designed to be mastered step-by-step and banked as portable credentials. Public Health Leadership: Dr. Eva Jané Llopis assumed the PAHO/WHO Representative role for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Countries, overseeing technical cooperation across the region including Anguilla, with a focus on stronger, more equitable health systems. Regional Mobility & Travel: BermudAir announced a new Newark–South Caicos route starting Dec. 20, and Anguilla’s Tourist Board highlighted luxury travel momentum at Virtuoso Travel Week 2026, citing Virtuoso booking data that ranked Anguilla No. 1 in the Caribbean for festive travel. Sports Development: Anguilla’s presence in regional officiating continued as Sar Smith earned an international referee break in the Caribbean Football Union Under-14 Challenge Series, including officiating Anguilla vs Montserrat. Business & Investment: Flamboyant Water (St. Croix) raised $1.3 million via a joint venture to expand Caribbean-inspired products regionally and internationally, with a new rum-based RTD line planned. International Context: Tropical Storm Dolly formed in the Atlantic, prompting travelers to monitor forecasts as September typically brings peak activity.

Education Policy: CXC officially launched the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC) in Anguilla, rolling out modular, step-by-step credentials after a math pilot delivered an 88% pass rate—aimed at tackling long-running subject underperformance. Public Health Leadership: Dr. Eva Jané Llopis assumed duties as PAHO/WHO Representative for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, with a portfolio that explicitly includes Anguilla and focuses on strengthening resilient, equitable health systems. Regional Travel & Economy: Anguilla’s Tourist Board highlighted luxury travel momentum at Virtuoso Travel Week 2026, citing Virtuoso booking data that ranked Anguilla No. 1 in the Caribbean and No. 3 worldwide for festive travel. Aviation & Connectivity: BermudAir announced a new Newark–South Caicos route starting Dec. 20, adding another East Coast link into the Turks and Caicos market. Sports Development: Sar Smith earned an international referee break in the Dominican Republic, including officiating Anguilla vs Montserrat, while Vincentian referees were certified after an ECVA course. International Context: Tropical Storm Dolly formed in the Atlantic, prompting travel-watch guidance as forecasts evolve.