AGP Executive Report

Education & Youth: Dominica’s June 2026 CXC exams ran for six weeks across 17 centres, with 66% of staff serving as invigilators; e-testing was used at 12 centres for Paper One and for selected subjects elsewhere, while physical papers were kept on hand for power disruptions, and two breaches led to cancelled results. Health & Community: St. Maarten kicks off its 8th annual “Man UP, Check UP” prostate cancer awareness drive with free PSA screenings for men 40+ on Sept 5, 12 and 19, plus education and community events. Culture & Media: Freedom FM 106.5 marks 16 years on air, celebrating its role in shaping Caribbean conversation and broadcasting. Culture & Lifestyle: Love Link Caribbean premieres in Antigua and Barbuda, spotlighting romance across the islands through a new reality series. Regional Learning Innovation: CXC officially launches CTEC after a modular mathematics pilot delivered an 88% pass rate, aiming to make targeted learning more step-by-step and credentialed. Environment & Local Nature: Salmon Brook’s eel and sea lamprey survey used electrofishing as part of a wider river protection designation.

Education & Skills: CXC officially launched the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC) after a modular mathematics pilot delivered an 88% pass rate, with the programme breaking subjects into focused modules students can master step-by-step. Health (Men’s Wellness): St. Maarten’s “Man UP, Check UP” prostate cancer campaign kicks off with free PSA screenings for men 40+ on Sept 5, 12 and 19 (9am–1pm) at NAPA Auto Parts locations, plus community education and voucher support for uninsured men. Regional Health Leadership: Dr. Eva Jané Llopis begins as PAHO/WHO Representative for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Countries, covering Anguilla and other OECS territories. Culture & Media: Freedom FM 106.5 marks 16 years since going on air, celebrating its role in shaping Caribbean conversation and broadcasting. Lifestyle & Entertainment: Love Link Caribbean premieres in Antigua and Barbuda, positioning the series as a romance-focused showcase of Caribbean culture and destinations. Environment & Nature: A Salmon Brook survey using electrofishing recorded American eel and sea lamprey, highlighting the watershed’s ecological connections. Sports & Community: Two St. Vincent and the Grenadines volleyball officials were certified as national referees after an ECVA course that included match management and officiating training. Business & Growth: Flamboyant Water (St. Croix) secured investment to expand Caribbean-inspired beverages across the region and beyond.

Education & Skills: CXC officially launched the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC) after a modular mathematics pilot delivered an 88% pass rate, with the new approach breaking subjects into focused modules students can master step-by-step. School Results: The May–June 2026 regional exam release showed a 72.18% pass rate for CSEC (Grades I–III), while CAPE advanced-level results hit 93.52%, with Mathematics showing slow but steady improvement. Public Health: PAHO/WHO named Dr. Eva Jané Llopis as its Representative for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, covering Anguilla and other OECS territories, to help strengthen resilient, equitable health systems. Men’s Health: St. Maarten’s “Man UP, Check UP” prostate cancer campaign runs in September with free PSA screenings for men 40+ on Sept. 5, 12 and 19. Culture & Media: Freedom FM 106.5 marks 16 years on air, celebrating its role in Caribbean conversation and broadcasting. Community & Nature: A Salmon Brook survey used electrofishing to document American eels and sea lamprey, highlighting local ecological connections. Business & Lifestyle: Flamboyant Water (St. Croix) secured a strategic investment to expand Caribbean-inspired drinks across the region and beyond.

Community & Health: St. Maarten’s “Man UP, Check UP” Prostate Cancer Awareness Month campaign kicks off in September with free PSA 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 ID required. Regional Education: CXC released May–June 2026 results in Anguilla, showing slow but steady gains in CSEC Mathematics (42% pass rate) and a strong 93.52% pass rate for advanced CAPE students; CXC also officially launched the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC) after an 88% modular math pilot. Sports & Youth Development: Anguilla’s Akèma Carty won Miss Caribbean Beauty and Intelligence 2026 in Guyana, adding three sectional awards to her Miss Anguilla 2026 title. Culture & Media: Freedom FM 106.5 marked its 16th anniversary in St. Kitts and Nevis, celebrating its role in shaping Caribbean conversation and broadcasting. Remembering: In memory of Dennis Grey (1947–2026), a basketball standout, craftsman and entrepreneur known for his tenacity on court and home restoration work.

Men’s Health (St. Maarten): The 8th annual “Man UP, Check UP” Prostate Cancer Awareness Month campaign kicks off with free PSA screenings for men 40+ on September 5, 12 and 19 (9am–1pm) at NAPA Auto Parts locations in Cole Bay and Philipsburg, with 100 free vouchers for uninsured men and coverage for insured men through SZV or participating private plans. Caribbean Media & Culture: Freedom FM 106.5 marks 16 years on air, celebrating how “Juni” Liburd’s dream grew into a major culture-shaping radio institution across St. Kitts and Nevis. Entertainment Spotlight: Love Link Caribbean premieres in Antigua and Barbuda, positioning the reality series as a romance-focused showcase for Caribbean culture and destinations. Education & Youth: CXC launches the Caribbean Targetted Education Certificate (CTEC) after a modular mathematics pilot delivered an 88% pass rate, aiming to help students master subjects step-by-step. Anguilla Pride: Akèma Carty wins Miss Caribbean Beauty and Intelligence 2026 in Guyana, adding multiple sectional awards to her Miss Anguilla 2026 title. Regional Health Leadership: PAHO/WHO names Dr. Eva Jané Llopis as its new representative for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Countries, with her portfolio including Anguilla.

Sovereignty & Tourism Contracts: A fresh look at the Christophe Harbour deal in St. Kitts raises hard questions about practical sovereignty—whether the State can properly tax, regulate, enforce rules, and recover public money when a resort agreement grants sweeping concessions and protections. Education & Skills: CXC released May–June 2026 results, showing slow but steady improvement in CSEC, with Mathematics pass rates rising to 42% (from 39% last year), alongside a modular pilot that hit 88%. New Learning Path: CXC also officially launched the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC), designed to break subjects into focused modules students can master step-by-step. Regional Health Leadership: Dr. Eva Jané Llopis assumed the PAHO/WHO Representative role for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Countries, bringing 25 years of public health experience and a focus on stronger, more equitable health systems that include Anguilla. Culture & Community Spotlight: Anguilla’s Akèma Carty won Miss Caribbean Beauty and Intelligence 2026 in Guyana, adding multiple sectional awards to her Miss Anguilla 2026 title.

Education & Skills: CXC released May–June 2026 regional results in Anguilla: CSEC pass rate sits at 72.18% (Grades I–III), while CAPE advanced exams hit 93.52% (Grades I–V). Math Momentum: CSEC Mathematics improved to a 42% pass rate (up from 39% last year and 36% in 2024), with an experimental modular Mathematics pilot reaching 88%. New Learning Path: CXC officially launched the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC), built from focused modules students can master step-by-step, after that modular math pilot success. Regional Health Leadership: Dr. Eva Jané Llopis assumed duties as PAHO/WHO Representative for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Countries, overseeing work across Barbados, OECS states, and UK/French Caribbean territories including Anguilla. Culture & Spotlight: Anguilla’s Akèma Carty won Miss Caribbean Beauty and Intelligence 2026 in Guyana, adding multiple sectional awards to her Miss Anguilla 2026 title. Sports Officiating: Rasheed Huggins and Nikita Campbell Cumberbatch were certified as national volleyball referees through an ECVA course. Local Nature Moment: A survey in the Salmon Brook found American eels and native sea lamprey, with mild electrofishing used to count and return aquatic species safely.

Education & Youth: CXC has released May–June 2026 regional exam results, showing a slow but steady lift for CSEC—overall pass rate sits at 72.18%—with Mathematics improving to a 42% pass rate (up from 39% last year). The modular Mathematics pilot is credited with an 88% success rate. New Learning Path: CXC also officially launched the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC), built around focused modules students can master step-by-step, after that same modular math pilot. Public Health Leadership: Dr. Eva Jané Llopis has assumed duties as PAHO/WHO Representative for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Countries, bringing 25 years of experience and overseeing work across Anguilla and the wider region. Regional Culture & Recognition: Anguilla’s Akèma Carty won Miss Caribbean Beauty and Intelligence 2026 in Guyana, adding multiple sectional awards to her Miss Anguilla 2026 title. Sports Officiating: Rasheed Huggins and Nikita Campbell Cumberbatch were certified as national volleyball referees after an ECVA course. Lifestyle & Business: St. Croix’s Flamboyant Water is raising $1.3 million and expanding via a joint venture, with plans for a premium rum-based RTD line. Nature & Community: Salmon Brook’s eel and sea lamprey sightings highlight the ecological links in the Lower Farmington River and Salmon Brook National Wild and Scenic River designation.

Wildlife & Nature: Rangers and fisheries staff used electrofishing in the Salmon Brook after its Lower Farmington River designation to document aquatic life, including American eels and native sea lampreys—another reminder that Anguilla’s wider waters connect to the Atlantic. Education Spotlight: CXC’s May–June 2026 results show slow but steady gains in CSEC Mathematics (42% pass rate, up from 39% last year), while an experimental modular Mathematics pilot hit 88%—and CTEC is now officially launched. Regional Health Leadership: Dr. Eva Jané Llopis has assumed the PAHO/WHO role for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, bringing 25 years of public health experience and a focus on stronger, more equitable health systems across the region, including Anguilla. Beauty & Culture: Anguilla’s Akèma Carty won Miss Caribbean Beauty and Intelligence 2026 in Guyana, adding multiple sectional awards to her Miss Anguilla 2026 title. Sports Officiating: A Vincentian duo, Rasheed Huggins and Nikita Campbell Cumberbatch, earned national referee certification through ECVA training. Caribbean Lifestyle & Business: St. Croix’s Flamboyant Water is raising $1.3 million and expanding regionally, with plans for a premium rum-based RTD line. Media & Tourism: CMEx is profiling honoree Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, a “Carivangelist” spreading Caribbean culture and lifestyle through decades of travel media work.

Education & Exams: CXC released May–June 2026 results in Anguilla, showing a 72.18% regional pass rate for CSEC (Grades I–III) and 93.52% for CAPE (Grades I–V). The standout win is CSEC Mathematics, up to 42% from 39% last year, with an experimental modular Math pilot hitting 88%. New Learning Model: CXC also officially launched the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC), built from the same subjects and standards but delivered in focused modules students can complete step-by-step. Regional Health Leadership: Dr. Eva Jané Llopis assumed duties as PAHO/WHO Representative for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Countries, bringing 25 years of public health experience and oversight for Anguilla and other territories. Culture & Community Spotlight: Anguilla’s Akèma Carty won Miss Caribbean Beauty and Intelligence 2026 in Guyana, adding three sectional awards to her Miss Anguilla 2026 title. Sports Officiating: Vincentian duo Rasheed Huggins and Nikita Campbell Cumberbatch were certified as national volleyball referees after an ECVA course.

Education & Exams: CXC released May–June 2026 results in Anguilla, showing a 72.18% regional pass rate for CSEC (Grades I–III) and 93.52% for CAPE (Grades I–V), with CSEC Mathematics climbing to 42% (up from 39% last year). Learning Innovation: CXC also officially launched the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC), built from modular steps that let students master and earn banked credentials—following an 88% success rate in the modular Mathematics pilot. Student Attendance Watch: CXC flagged growing absenteeism and exam irregularities, noting tens of thousands of students missing sittings across the region, including 32,403 CSEC candidates not turning up. Anguilla Spotlight: Akèma Carty was crowned Miss Caribbean Beauty and Intelligence 2026 in Guyana, adding three sectional awards to her Miss Anguilla 2026 win. Regional Health Leadership: Dr. Eva Jané Llopis assumed the PAHO/WHO role for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Countries, bringing 25 years of public health experience and covering Anguilla among other territories. Culture & Media: CMEx began profiling 2026 honorees, starting with “Carivangelist” Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, a long-time Caribbean travel writer and broadcaster.

Education & Exams: CXC is sounding the alarm after more than 35,000 students across the region missed CAPE and CSEC sittings, with 3,534 absent for CAPE and 32,403 absent for CSEC—meaning many candidates lost the chance to be graded. Learning Pathways: In Anguilla, CXC also officially launched the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC), built from the same subjects and standards but delivered in step-by-step modules after a math pilot delivered an 88% pass rate. Regional Health Leadership: Dr. Eva Jané Llopis has assumed her PAHO/WHO role for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Countries, with her portfolio including Anguilla and support for stronger, more equitable health systems. Local Pride & Culture: Anguilla’s Akèma Carty won Miss Caribbean Beauty and Intelligence 2026 in Guyana, adding three sectional awards to her Miss Anguilla 2026 title. Community Sports: A certified refereeing course in the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association pathway produced new national referees, including Vincentian duo Rasheed Huggins and Nikita Campbell Cumberbatch. Lifestyle Spotlight: A profile highlights Dr. Rachel Webster’s Caribbean roots—her Anguilla connection runs through her father’s community health work.

Women’s Health & Community Roots: Dr. Rachel Webster, an OB/GYN at Maimonides Health in Brooklyn, is helping launch a new Adult and Pediatric Care Center that expands women’s healthcare and brings coordinated services closer to home—while crediting her Anguilla-linked family background for her drive to serve. Regional Public Health Leadership: Dr. Eva Jané Llopis has assumed the PAHO/WHO Representative role for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Countries, with her portfolio explicitly including Anguilla and other territories as she works to strengthen resilient, people-centered health systems. Education & Exams Watch: CXC is flagging a worrying rise in absenteeism, with more than 35,000 students not turning up for CAPE and CSEC exams, and it’s also spotlighting performance gaps—especially in Mathematics—while rolling out CTEC to help students master subjects step-by-step. Beauty & Culture: Anguilla’s Akèma Carty won Miss Caribbean Beauty and Intelligence 2026 in Guyana, adding multiple sectional awards to her Miss Anguilla 2026 title. Sports Officiating: Anguilla’s presence was noted as regional volleyball officials were certified, with referees trained through the ECVA pathway. Arts & Recognition: The SUNSHINE Awards has announced its 2026 nominees, including Anguilla’s Bankie Banks and Nakishma Rogers.

Education & Youth: CXC officially launched the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC) in Anguilla, built from the same syllabus but delivered in focused, stackable modules after a math pilot delivered an 88% pass rate; CXC also flagged a worrying rise in absenteeism—over 35,000 students missed CAPE/CSEC sittings—and reported exam irregularities including unauthorised devices, collusion, and the first recorded AI misuse, urging students not to upload personal data to AI tools. Regional 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 as she works to strengthen resilient, equitable health systems. Anguilla Spotlight: Akèma Carty won Miss Caribbean Beauty and Intelligence 2026, adding to her Miss Anguilla 2026 title. Community & Culture: CMEx announced honoree profiles for its 2026 Leadership Awards, starting with “Carivangelist” Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, celebrating Caribbean culture and tourism through decades of media work. Sports Officiating: A Vincentian duo was certified as national volleyball referees after an ECVA course that also included Anguilla participants.

Trade Tensions: Canada is set to hit more than 700 U.S. products with 15%, 25% and 50% counter-tariffs starting Sept. 8, targeting sectors like steel, dairy, appliances, ag equipment, pulp and paper, and electronics as talks collapse. Public Health Leadership: Dr. Eva Jané Llopis has assumed the PAHO/WHO Representative role for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, overseeing work across OECS states plus Anguilla, BVI and Montserrat. Education & Exams: CXC officially launched the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC) after a strong math pilot, with an 88% pass rate for Module 1, while also flagging exam absenteeism (over 32,000 CSEC no-shows) and new concerns including AI misuse and other irregularities. Beauty & Culture: Anguilla’s Akèma Carty won Miss Caribbean Beauty and Intelligence 2026 in Guyana, adding multiple sectional awards to her Miss Anguilla 2026 title. Regional Spotlight: CMEx announced honoree profiles for its 2026 Leadership Awards, starting with “Carivangelist” Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon.

Public Health Leadership: Dr. Eva Jané Llopis has assumed the PAHO/WHO Representative role for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Countries, overseeing technical cooperation across OECS states plus Anguilla, BVI, Montserrat and French Caribbean departments. Education & Youth: CXC officially launched the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC) after a successful modular mathematics pilot, with 88% pass results for Module 1 and plans to expand the approach beyond maths. Exam Watch: CXC also flagged a worrying rise in no-shows—over 35,000 candidates missed CAPE/CSEC sittings—and warned that absent students can’t be graded; it also recorded its first AI misuse cases during exams. Beauty & Culture: Anguilla’s Akèma Carty won Miss Caribbean Beauty and Intelligence 2026 in Guyana, adding three sectional awards to her Miss Anguilla 2026 title. Sports & Community: A volleyball refereeing certification course concluded with Vincentian duo Rasheed Huggins and Nikita Campbell Cumberbatch becoming national referees.