AGP Executive Report

Luxury Tourism Momentum: The Anguilla Tourist Board used Virtuoso Travel Week in Las Vegas to deepen ties with luxury travel advisors, backed by new Virtuoso booking data ranking Anguilla No. 1 in the Caribbean for festive travel and No. 3 worldwide, with West End also placing No. 8 among individual festive destinations. World Travel Awards Push: Anguilla secured nominations across eight categories in the 2026 World Travel Awards, including Leading Beach, Culinary, Luxury Island, Nature and Romantic destination, plus major resort and hotel property nods. Education Reform at CXC: CXC officially launched the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC) after a successful mathematics pilot, with the region reporting an 88% pass rate for the CTEC module; CXC also flagged exam absenteeism, citing 32,403 CSEC no-shows and 3,534 CAPE absences. Public Health Leadership: Dr. Eva Jané Llopis assumed duties as PAHO/WHO Representative for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Countries, overseeing technical cooperation for Anguilla and other territories. Sports & Officiating: Anguilla’s presence in regional football and refereeing continued, while CXC exam results ceremonies and regional sports development stayed in focus.

Education & Exams: CXC officially launched the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC) in Anguilla, touting a “game-changer” modular approach after a strong mathematics pilot that produced an 88% pass rate, while also flagging a worrying absenteeism trend—over 35,000 students missed CAPE/CSEC sittings, including 32,403 CSEC candidates and 3,534 CAPE candidates. Tourism & Travel: Anguilla’s Tourist Board boosted luxury travel ties at Virtuoso Travel Week in Las Vegas and highlighted Virtuoso booking data ranking Anguilla No. 1 in the Caribbean and No. 3 worldwide for festive travel; the island also secured eight World Travel Awards destination nominations. 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 (Anguilla-linked): Sar Smith earned an international referee break after officiating at the CFU Under-14 Challenge Series in the Dominican Republic, including a match featuring Anguilla. Community Spotlight: Anguilla’s Akèma Carty won Miss Caribbean Beauty and Intelligence 2026.

PAHO/WHO Leadership: Dr. Eva Jané Llopis has assumed the PAHO/WHO Representative role for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Countries, bringing 25 years of public health experience and overseeing technical cooperation across the region, including Anguilla. Education Reform: CXC officially launched the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC) in Anguilla, calling it a “game-changer” after a modular mathematics pilot delivered an 88% pass rate; CXC also flagged exam no-shows, with 32,403 CSEC candidates and 3,534 CAPE candidates absent. Tourism Push: Anguilla’s destination and properties earned multiple World Travel Awards nominations, while the Anguilla Tourist Board strengthened luxury travel partnerships at Virtuoso Travel Week and highlighted Virtuoso booking data ranking Anguilla No. 1 in the Caribbean for festive travel. Beauty Spotlight: Akèma Carty of Anguilla won Miss Caribbean Beauty and Intelligence 2026 in Guyana, adding three sectional awards to her win. Sports Officiating: A Vincentian duo, Rasheed Huggins and Nikita Campbell Cumberbatch, were certified as national volleyball referees after an ECVA course.

Education Reform: CXC officially launched the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC) in Anguilla, calling it a “game-changer” after a modular mathematics pilot delivered an 88% pass rate; CXC also flagged ongoing exam absenteeism, with 32,403 CSEC no-shows and 3,534 CAPE absences across the region. Tourism & Travel: Anguilla scored eight destination nominations at the 2026 World Travel Awards, while the Anguilla Tourist Board also boosted luxury travel ties at Virtuoso Travel Week and highlighted Virtuoso booking data ranking Anguilla No. 1 in the Caribbean and No. 3 worldwide for festive travel. Beauty & Culture: Akèma Carty of Anguilla won Miss Caribbean Beauty and Intelligence 2026 in Guyana, adding multiple sectional awards to her earlier Miss Anguilla title. Sports (Regional): CXC’s results ceremony also came amid broader regional sports coverage, including volleyball referee certifications and youth football tournament updates. Health Leadership: Dr. Eva Jané Llopis assumed her PAHO/WHO role for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Countries.

World Travel Awards Buzz for Anguilla: The island has secured nominations in eight categories at the 33rd annual World Travel Awards, with Anguilla’s Tourist Board and destination also shortlisted for top Caribbean honours, while major resorts picked up additional regional nods. Virtuoso Momentum for Luxury Tourism: At Virtuoso Travel Week 2026 in Las Vegas, the Anguilla Tourist Board met luxury advisors and highlighted new demand indicators, including Virtuoso ranking Anguilla No. 1 in the Caribbean and No. 3 worldwide for festive travel. CXC Results: Strong Pass Rates, Big Attendance Worry: CXC released 2026 May-June exam results in Anguilla, reporting 93.52% acceptable grades for CAPE and 72.18% for CSEC, but also warning that 32,403 CSEC candidates and 3,534 CAPE candidates did not show up. CTEC Launched as a New Modular Pathway: CXC officially rolled out the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate after a successful mathematics pilot, with CTEC Module 1 showing an 88% pass rate among candidates. Tourism Infrastructure Update: Work has started on a new curbside check-in facility at Princess Juliana International Airport in St. Maarten to reduce terminal congestion and boost departure capacity. Regional Education Concern: CXC also flagged rising exam irregularities, including unauthorised devices and collusion, which can lead to disqualification or cancelled grades.

Luxury Tourism Boost: The Anguilla Tourist Board says it strengthened ties with top luxury travel advisors at Virtuoso Travel Week 2026 in Las Vegas, with Virtuoso ranking Anguilla No. 1 in the Caribbean and No. 3 worldwide for festive travel, and West End placing among the top individual destinations. Education Watch: CXC released 2026 May-June results in Anguilla, showing strong overall performance (CAPE acceptable grades at 93.52% and CSEC at 72.18%), but with major concerns over exam no-shows—over 35,000 absent across CAPE and CSEC—and rising irregularities, including the first reported AI misuse cases. New Pathway for Students: CXC officially launched the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC), starting with a successful Mathematics pilot (88% acceptable grades in Module 1), aiming to certify students in focused modules while keeping the same standards. Regional Politics: In St. Maarten, former VROMI minister Egbert Doran blasted the government over execution failures, citing high GEBE bills, road problems and cost-of-living pressure.

Tourism & Luxury Travel: The Anguilla Tourist Board says it boosted ties with top luxury advisors during Virtuoso Travel Week 2026 in Las Vegas, with Virtuoso ranking Anguilla No. 1 in the Caribbean and No. 3 worldwide for festive-season travel. Education Results in Anguilla: CXC released the 2026 May-June CSEC and CAPE results in Anguilla, with regional performance at 72.18% acceptable grades for CSEC and 93.52% for CAPE, while Math Focus: CXC highlighted Mathematics as still the toughest area (regional CSEC Maths acceptable grades at 42%), alongside a new modular CTEC Launch: CXC officially rolled out the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate after a successful maths pilot, reporting an 88% pass rate for Module 1. Exam Attendance & Integrity: CXC also warned about rising no-shows and irregularities—over 35,000 candidates missed exams, and it recorded its first AI misuse cases, alongside unauthorised devices and collusion. Local Sports: Anguilla’s regional football spotlight continues as CXC results ceremonies and youth sport momentum build across the OECS and wider Caribbean.

Luxury Tourism: The Anguilla Tourist Board boosted ties with top luxury travel advisors during Virtuoso Travel Week 2026 in Las Vegas, with Virtuoso ranking Anguilla No. 1 in the Caribbean and No. 3 worldwide for festive travel based on 2026 booking data. Education & Exams: CXC’s 2026 May-June results ceremony in Anguilla highlighted a regional CSEC pass rate of 72.18% and CAPE acceptable grades at 93.52%, but also raised alarms over absenteeism—3,534 CAPE and 32,403 CSEC candidates missed exams. New Pathway for Students: CXC officially launched the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC), starting with a successful mathematics pilot where 88% passed Module 1, and CXC says the modular approach will expand beyond maths. Exam Integrity: CXC reported rising irregularities, including unauthorised devices, collusion, and its first recorded AI misuse cases. Local Spotlight: Anguilla’s exam results release also drew attention to top regional performers, including Juanita Jardine as VI’s top CSEC student.

Education & Exams: CXC released the 2026 May-June results in Anguilla, showing a 72.18% regional CSEC pass rate and 93.52% acceptable grades for CAPE, with CSEC Mathematics up to 42% (still a weak spot). CXC also flagged a major problem behind the numbers: 35,000+ candidates missed exams—3,534 for CAPE and 32,403 for CSEC—urging students to attend even if they feel unprepared. Assessment Reform: CXC officially launched the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC), a modular pathway after a successful maths pilot where 88% of module-one candidates achieved acceptable grades; CXC says the approach will expand beyond maths next year. Tourism & Luxury Travel: Anguilla’s Tourist Board strengthened luxury travel ties at Virtuoso Travel Week 2026 in Las Vegas, while CHTA opened nominations for the 2026 CHIEF Awards. Regional Spotlight: CXC also reported its first AI misuse cases in exams, alongside irregularities like unauthorised devices and collusion.

Education & Exams: CXC says the region’s 2026 May-June results show gains but also serious gaps: 93.52% of CAPE candidates earned acceptable grades, while CSEC sits at 72.18%—with Mathematics still the weak spot at a 42% pass rate. Exam Integrity: CXC reported 128 irregularities across CAPE and CSEC, with unauthorised devices and collusion among the top issues, plus the first recorded cases of AI misuse. Attendance Pressure: More than 35,000 students missed exams—3,534 for CAPE and 32,403 for CSEC—prompting CXC to urge candidates to show up even if they feel unprepared. New Pathway: CXC officially launched the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC), a modular route that produced an 88% pass rate in CTEC Mathematics Module 1. Tourism & Business: Anguilla’s Tourist Board highlighted fresh luxury travel links at Virtuoso Travel Week, while CHTA opened nominations for the 2026 CHIEF Awards. Local Governance: Egbert J. Doran blasted government over execution failures, citing GEBE bills, road conditions and cost-of-living pressures.

CXC Results & Education Reform: CXC’s 2026 May-June exam release in Anguilla brought a mixed but improving picture: CAPE acceptable grades hit 93.52%, while CSEC acceptable grades rose to 72.18%—with Information Technology leading at 83% and Mathematics still lagging at 42% (up four points). CTEC Launch: CXC officially rolled out the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC), a modular, stackable pathway designed to help students master subjects step by step; the CTEC Mathematics Module 1 pilot posted an 88% pass rate. Exam Attendance Concern: CXC also flagged absenteeism, with 3,534 CAPE and 32,403 CSEC candidates not showing up, warning that missed components mean no grades. Integrity & New Misuse: Irregularities rose, including unauthorised devices, collusion, and CXC’s first recorded AI misuse in exams. Tourism & Luxury Travel: Anguilla’s Tourist Board strengthened luxury travel ties at Virtuoso Travel Week, while Virtuoso ranked Anguilla No. 1 in the Caribbean and No. 3 worldwide for festive travel. Sports: Anguilla’s regional football spotlight continues as youth squads compete across the CFU U14 Challenge Series.

Education & Exams: CXC released the 2026 May-June results in Anguilla, with CAPE acceptable grades rising to 93.52% and CSEC to 72.18%, but Math remains the weak spot at a 42% pass rate. CTEC Launch: CXC officially rolled out the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC), a modular path meant to help students master subjects in smaller steps; the CTEC Mathematics Module 1 pilot saw an 88% pass rate. Exam Attendance Warning: CXC also flagged absenteeism—about 35,000 candidates missed exams (3,534 CAPE and 32,403 CSEC), saying absentees lose the chance to be graded. Exam Integrity: CXC reported rising irregularities, including unauthorised devices, collusion, and the first recorded AI misuse cases, with grades cancelled or disqualification for offenders. Sports (Regional): In the CFU U14 Challenge Series, The Bahamas opened with wins over Anguilla and Montserrat but fell 1-0 to Guyana. Local/Regional Travel: St. Maarten’s Princess Juliana Airport has started work on a new curbside check-in facility to ease terminal congestion.

Education & Exams: CXC says exam absenteeism is a major worry after 3,534 CAPE candidates and 32,403 CSEC candidates failed to show up for the May-June 2026 sittings, meaning many missed out on grades entirely. Results & Reform: Still, performance is up overall: CAPE acceptable grades reached 93.52% and CSEC rose to 72.18%, with CXC launching the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC) to certify students in modular steps—CTEC Mathematics Module 1 posted an 88% pass rate. Integrity in the Classroom: CXC also reported rising irregularities, including unauthorised devices, collusion, unauthorised material, and its first recorded AI misuse cases, warning students not to upload personal data to AI tools. Local Angle (Anguilla): The regional results release and CTEC launch were hosted in Anguilla, with officials highlighting the new modular pathway and candidate performance.

Education & Exams: CXC’s 2026 May-June results ceremony in Anguilla highlighted a mixed but improving regional picture: CAPE acceptable grades rose to 93.52%, while CSEC acceptable grades edged up to 72.18%. Math Focus: Mathematics remains the weak spot, with CSEC Maths at 42% acceptable grades, though CXC says the modular CTEC approach is already showing results. CTEC Launch: CXC officially launched the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC), built around stackable modules; the pilot CTEC Mathematics Module 1 saw an 88% pass rate among 2,535 candidates. Exam Integrity & Absences: CXC also flagged rising irregularities and its first recorded AI misuse cases, alongside major absenteeism—32,403 CSEC no-shows and 3,534 CAPE absences—urging students to at least attempt exams. Sports (Regional Youth Football): In the CFU U14 Challenge Series in Punta Cana, Bahamas opened with a 3-0 win over Anguilla, while Guyana beat Montserrat 8-1 and set up another match against Anguilla.

Education & Exams: CXC’s 2026 May-June results ceremony in Anguilla highlighted a regional CAPE pass rate of 93% and a CSEC acceptable-grade rate of 72.18% (up from 71.42% last year), with IT leading at 83% and Math still low at 42%. CTEC Launch: CXC also officially rolled out the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC) after a math pilot showed 88% passing for CTEC Mathematics Module 1 (2,535 sat; 2,230 passed), with the modular approach designed to let students “stack” credentials toward full certification. Absenteeism & Integrity: CXC warned of exam disruption risks and rising misconduct, citing 32,403 CSEC no-shows and 3,534 CAPE absences, plus 128 irregularity cases overall, including unauthorised devices, collusion, unauthorised material, and first reported AI misuse. Anguilla in the Spotlight: The hybrid results event was set up with Anguilla’s education ministry and featured CXC leadership and local cultural performances. Sports (Youth Football): In the CFU U14 Challenge Series, Bahamas beat Anguilla 3-0 and Guyana routed Anguilla 8-1, underscoring a tough start for Anguilla’s young teams. Community Note: Obituary for Asheton “Woo” Toland, who spent years building community in Anguilla.

CXC Results in Anguilla: The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) says the 2026 May–June CSEC and CAPE results release is running smoothly after social media chatter about access problems, with Education Minister Dr Michael Dowlath and TTUTA president Crystal Ashe reporting no major system issues. Exam Performance: CAPE saw 93% of candidates earning acceptable grades, while CSEC’s regional acceptable-grade rate rose to 72.18% (up from 71.42% last year); CSEC IT led at 83%, and CSEC Mathematics improved to a 42% pass rate. Irregularities and AI Misuse: CXC flagged rising exam irregularities—128 cases total—and reported its first official instances of AI misuse, alongside unauthorised devices and collusion; affected candidates face cancelled grades or disqualification. New Learning Path: CXC launched the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC) modular framework after a math pilot, with 88% passing Mathematics Module 1, and said digital CTEC credentials will be awarded to CSEC math candidates. Anguilla Hosts Ceremony: The official hybrid results ceremony is set for Tuesday, Aug 18, at the Teachers’ Resource Centre in The Valley, with livestream access across the region.