AGP Executive Report

Caribbean Travel & Weather Watch: Tropical Storm Dolly has formed in the central Atlantic, with the season still unusually quiet so far—though September could bring more activity. Travelers heading to the Caribbean are urged to track its path as it develops. Royal & Regional Spotlight: Buckingham Palace says King Charles and Queen Camilla will visit the Caribbean starting Oct. 27, with stops in The Bahamas and Guyana before attending the Commonwealth summit in Antigua Nov. 1–4. Education in Focus: CXC officially launched the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC) in Anguilla, following a math pilot with an 88% pass rate, aiming to help students master subjects through focused modules. Arts & Music: Jordan Ayanna (“The Singing Scientist”) is set to debut her album “Morals > Money,” blending Afro-Caribbean rhythms with jazz and soul, with a hometown performance and live recording planned for Aug. 28. Local Sports on Screen: Newcastle United vs Liverpool has global TV listings that include Anguilla on Disney+ Premium Caribbean. Learning & Achievement: VI’s Juanita Jardine topped CSEC 2026 with 9 Grade Ones, as results highlight strong pass rates across multiple subjects.

Music Spotlight: Jordan Ayanna (“The Singing Scientist”) is bringing her new album Morals > Money home with a 6 p.m. performance and live album recording at the Signature Lounge on East Orange Avenue on Aug. 28. Arts & Community Recognition: The SUNSHINE Awards has named its 2026 nominees ahead of the Oct. 17 ceremony in Sint Maarten, including Anguilla’s Bankie Banks and Nakishma Rogers. Education & Local Achievement: CXC officially launched the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC) in Anguilla, aiming to tackle subject underperformance with modular learning; results also highlighted strong overall CSEC/CAPE performance and ongoing focus on Mathematics. Travel & Media Industry: Island Bookings BV rolled out an affiliate program to let bloggers and agencies earn from island ferry and island-hopping bookings, formalizing partnerships that support easier travel planning. Sports on TV: Newcastle United vs Liverpool has global channel listings that include Anguilla’s Disney+ Premium Caribbean.

Education & Exams: CXC officially launched the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC) in Anguilla, building on a modular mathematics pilot that hit an 88% pass rate, with CXC leaders calling it a “game-changer” for subject-by-subject mastery. Local Achievement: Anguilla’s CSEC spotlight stayed bright as Juanita Jardine topped the VI with 9 Grade Ones, while the territory also posted a 100% pass rate in multiple subjects and strong overall results. Regional Results Watch: CXC also shared May–June 2026 CAPE and CSEC performance trends, noting CAPE acceptable grades at 93.52% and CSEC at 72.18%, with mathematics still a key challenge despite improvement. Arts & Culture: The SUNSHINE Awards announced nominees for its 38th Annual event on Oct. 17, 2026 in Sint Maarten, including Anguilla’s Bankie Banks and Nakishma Rogers. Tourism & Media: CMEx launched honoree profiles for its 2026 Leadership Awards, starting with “Carivangelist” Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, a long-time Caribbean travel writer and on-air expert. Sports on TV: Newcastle United vs Liverpool listings include Anguilla’s Disney+ Premium Caribbean coverage.

Education & Exams (Anguilla): CXC wrapped up its May–June 2026 results season in Anguilla, spotlighting a new modular Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC) after a math pilot hit an 88% pass rate; CXC says the approach lets students earn step-by-step micro-credentials and even award CTEC Module 1 to about 35,000 math candidates. Performance Watch: Regional acceptable grades rose to 93.52% for CAPE and 72.18% for CSEC, but Mathematics remains the weak spot (regional average 42% acceptable). Student Discipline: CXC also flagged rising misconduct—unauthorised devices, collusion, and the first recorded AI misuse in exams—plus 32,000+ CSEC absences. Arts & Culture (Region): The SUNSHINE Awards named nominees for its 38th annual celebration in St. Maarten, including Anguilla’s Bankie Banks and Nakishma Rogers. Sports (Anguilla in the mix): Bahamas’ U14 boys started strong in the CFU series with a 3-0 win over Anguilla.

Education & Exams: CXC launched the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC) in Anguilla, building on a successful modular math pilot (88% pass rate) and rolling out more subjects next year, while also flagging exam-day problems: 32,000+ CSEC absences, 3,534 CAPE absences, and rising misconduct including unauthorised devices, collusion, and the first recorded AI misuse cases. Top Student Spotlight: The VI’s Juanita Jardine topped CSEC 2026 with 9 Grade Ones, as the region reported strong overall performance in many subjects. Arts & Awards: The SUNSHINE Awards named its 2026 nominees ahead of the Oct. 17 ceremony in St. Maarten, including Anguilla’s Bankie Banks and Nakishma Rogers. Sports (Regional): Bahamas U14 boys kicked off the CFU U14 challenge series with a 3-0 win over Anguilla and followed with a 5-0 victory over Montserrat. Travel & Lifestyle: A roundup highlights new nonstop routes to “underrated” tropical escapes, with South Caicos singled out for quieter, off-grid appeal.

Education & Exams: 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; the new approach keeps the same syllabus and standards but lets students earn credentials step-by-step. Local Student Spotlight: Anguilla’s results ceremony also highlighted VI’s top CSEC performer, Juanita Jardine, plus strong subject pass rates and a 100% pass record in multiple areas. Exam Integrity Watch: CXC flagged rising irregularities in May-June 2026, including unauthorised devices, collusion, and the first recorded AI misuse in exams, alongside 32,000+ CSEC no-shows. Arts & Culture: The SUNSHINE Awards announced nominees for its 38th annual celebration in St. Maarten, featuring Anguilla talent Bankie Banks and Nakishma Rogers. Tourism & Lifestyle: A travel feature spotlights the French side of Saint Martin as a food-and-beach escape with easy day-to-day variety.

Education & Certification: CXC has officially launched the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC) in Anguilla, building on a successful modular mathematics pilot that delivered an 88% pass rate, with the same syllabus standards but step-by-step modules aimed at “wasted learning.” Exam Integrity Watch: CXC also flagged rising irregularities in the May-June 2026 sittings, including unauthorised devices, collusion, and its first recorded AI misuse cases, alongside 32,000+ CSEC no-shows and 35,000+ absences across CAPE/CSEC. Local Spotlight: The VI’s Juanita Jardine topped CSEC 2026 with 9 Grade Ones, as results highlighted strong subject pass rates and standout student performances. Arts & Culture Event: The SUNSHINE Awards announced nominees for its 38th annual celebration in Sint Maarten on Oct. 17, 2026, including Anguilla’s Bankie Banks and Nakishma Rogers. Tourism & Media: CMEx launched honoree profiles for its 2026 Leadership Awards, starting with “Carivangelist” Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, a long-time Caribbean travel writer and on-air expert. Sports: Newcastle United vs Liverpool is set for Sunday coverage, with Anguilla listed on Disney+ Premium Caribbean.

Caribbean Media Exchange (CMEx): CMEx kicked off 2026 honoree profiles for its Leadership Awards and Fundraiser, spotlighting travel and culture writer Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon as “Carivangelist,” ahead of the Dec. 6, 2026 event in Miami. Education & Exams (CXC): CXC’s May–June 2026 results release is front and center in Anguilla, with the hybrid Aug. 18 ceremony at the Edison L. Hughes Education and Library Complex featuring CTEC’s modular rollout and a first look at AI misuse in exams. Local student wins: The Virgin Islands’ Juanita Jardine topped CSEC 2026 with 9 Grade Ones, while CXC flagged math as a persistent weak spot and reported thousands of no-shows. Arts & Awards: SUNSHINE Awards named nominees for its 38th annual celebration in St. Maarten on Oct. 17, including Anguilla’s Bankie Banks and Nakishma Rogers. Sports: Bahamas U14 boys started the CFU U14 challenge series with a 3-0 win over Anguilla and a 5-0 win over Montserrat. Travel & lifestyle: A guide to Saint Martin’s French side and a tip on booking hotels directly vs via third parties round out the week’s entertainment reads.

CXC Results & New Credentials: Anguilla hosted the official release ceremony for the 2026 May-June CAPE and CSEC results, with CXC also rolling out the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC) as a modular, competency-based pathway. Exam Performance Watch: Regional acceptable grades rose to 93.52% for CAPE and 72.18% for CSEC, but Mathematics remains the weak spot (42% acceptable grades region-wide), pushing CXC to expand targeted options. Attendance & Integrity Concerns: CXC flagged 32,000+ CSEC no-shows and 35,000+ overall absences, plus rising irregularities—now including the first recorded AI misuse in exams. Arts Spotlight: The SUNSHINE Awards announced nominees for its 38th annual celebration in St. Maarten on Oct. 17, featuring Anguilla talent like Bankie Banks and Nakishma Rogers. Sports on TV: Newcastle United vs Liverpool has Anguilla listed on Disney+ Premium Caribbean for Sunday coverage. Travel & Lifestyle: A guide to booking direct vs third-party hotels highlights Anguilla’s Zemi Beach House perks for direct bookings.

CXC Results in Anguilla: The Caribbean Examinations Council will host the official release ceremony for the 2026 May-June CAPE, CSEC, CTEC and CCSLC results on Aug. 18 at the Teachers’ Resource Centre in The Valley, in a hybrid format with a regional livestream and remarks from Minister Shellya Rogers-Webster and CXC leaders. CSEC/CAPE Performance Watch: CXC says regional acceptable grades rose for CAPE (93.52%) and edged up for CSEC (72.18%), while Mathematics remains the biggest concern (42% acceptable grades regionally) and CXC is pushing targeted support. Exam Integrity: CXC reports 128 irregularities across CAPE and CSEC, with unauthorised devices the most common issue, plus its first recorded AI misuse in exams. Education Reform: CXC is rolling out the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC), built around modular “stackable” credentials, with plans to expand beyond the initial math pilot. Arts & Awards: SUNSHINE Awards names nominees for its 38th annual celebration in St. Maarten on Oct. 17, including Anguilla’s Bankie Banks and Nakishma Rogers. Sports on TV: Newcastle United vs Liverpool is listed for global streaming, with Anguilla viewers able to catch it via Disney+ Premium Caribbean.

CXC Results in Anguilla: The Caribbean Examinations Council held its 2026 May–June results release in Anguilla, spotlighting strong regional performance and the new Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC), with a successful math pilot and plans to expand the modular approach. Math Woes, Still: Mathematics remains the biggest hurdle, with a regional acceptable-grade rate of 42% for CSEC, prompting calls for more support and targeted pathways. Exam Integrity Watch: CXC reported rising irregularities—128 total cases across CSEC and CAPE—plus its first recorded AI misuse in exams, alongside unauthorised devices and collusion. Absenteeism Concern: More than 32,000 CSEC candidates missed exams, with CXC urging students to show up and attempt even when unsure. SUNSHINE Awards Nominees: The SUNSHINE Awards announced nominees for its 38th annual celebration in St. Maarten on Oct. 17, including Anguilla’s Bankie Banks and Nakishma Rogers. Travel & Lifestyle: A travel piece highlights booking direct vs third-party for perks and convenience, while another rounds up top Caribbean travel experiences and beach picks.

Education & Youth Spotlight: Anguilla is hosting CXC’s official 2026 May-June results ceremony, with the hybrid event set for Tuesday at the Teachers’ Resource Centre in The Valley, featuring Minister Shellya Rogers-Webster and CXC leadership. Top Student Buzz: In the Virgin Islands, Juanita Jardine topped CSEC 2026 with 9 Grade Ones, as the VI reported strong pass rates across multiple subjects. CXC Reform in Focus: CXC is rolling out the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC), built from modular “stackable” credentials, after a successful math pilot and with more subjects planned for next year. Math Matters: Mathematics remains the toughest area regionally, with CXC pointing to uneven territory performance and pushing for targeted support. Exam Integrity Watch: CXC flagged rising irregularities, including unauthorised devices, collusion, and its first recorded AI misuse in exams, alongside thousands of no-shows. Arts & Culture Calendar: The SUNSHINE Awards announced nominees for its 38th annual celebration on Oct 17 in St. Maarten, including Anguilla’s Bankie Banks and Nakishma Rogers. Travel & Lifestyle (Regional): A travel feature spotlights the French side of Saint Martin for food, beaches, and galleries, while another notes Anguilla-based Zemi Beach House perks for guests who book directly.

Education Spotlight: CXC’s 2026 May-June results ceremony in Anguilla is drawing attention for both wins and warnings—Virgin Islands top CSEC student Juanita Jardine led the headlines, while CXC reported a regional CAPE acceptable-grade rate of 93.52% and CSEC at 72.18%. Local Arts & Culture: The Anguilla-hosted hybrid event (in-person and livestream) will also feature local student performances in poetry and music, with Minister Shellya Rogers-Webster and CXC leadership sharing updates. Exam Integrity Watch: CXC flagged rising irregularities, including unauthorised devices, collusion, and its first recorded AI misuse in exams, alongside 32,000+ CSEC no-shows. New Pathways in Learning: CXC is rolling out the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC), starting with a successful Mathematics module pilot and expanding to more subjects next year. Entertainment & Travel Buzz: SUNSHINE Awards nominees were announced for the 38th annual celebration in St. Maarten on Oct 17, with Anguilla talent among the list.

Top Student Spotlight: Juanita Jardine is the Virgin Islands’ top CSEC student for 2026, earning Grade 1s across the board, with multiple classmates also posting standout results and strong subject pass rates. CXC Results & Reform: CXC’s 2026 May-June release (hosted in Anguilla) highlighted rising performance and the new Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC), built around modular “micro-credentials,” including a successful Math pilot. Math Focus: Mathematics remains the biggest hurdle region-wide, with CXC pointing to uneven territory results and pushing targeted pathways like CTEC. Exam Integrity Watch: CXC reported 32,000+ CSEC no-shows and flagged rising irregularities, including unauthorised devices, collusion, and the first recorded AI misuse in exams—plus warnings about not sharing personal data with AI tools. Arts & Culture: The SUNSHINE Awards named nominees for its 38th annual celebration in St. Maarten, with Anguilla representation among the list. Travel & Leisure: A travel piece spotlights Saint Martin’s French side for food, beaches, and galleries, while another notes Anguilla-linked resort booking perks and broader Caribbean flight access trends.

CXC Results in Anguilla: The Caribbean Examinations Council released May–June 2026 grades in a hybrid ceremony hosted in Anguilla, with regional acceptable grades rising to 93.52% for CAPE and 72.18% for CSEC—but Math remains the weak spot (CSEC Mathematics at 42% acceptable grades). CTEC Launch: CXC also rolled out the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC), a modular, stackable pathway aimed at reducing “wasted learning,” including a successful Math Module 1 pilot (88% success) and plans to expand. Exam Integrity Watch: CXC flagged rising misconduct, including its first recorded AI misuse cases, plus unauthorised devices and collusion; it also reported 32,000+ CSEC no-shows and 3,534 CAPE absences, urging students to attend and attempt. Arts & Culture Spotlight: The SUNSHINE Awards named nominees for its 38th edition in Sint Maarten on Oct 17, with Anguilla talent including Bankie Banks and Nakishma Rogers. Sports Youth Update: In the CFU U14 Boys Challenge Series, Bahamas opened with big wins over Anguilla (3-0) and Montserrat (5-0).

CXC Results & Education Reform: CXC’s 2026 May–June exam release (hosted in Anguilla) shows regional gains alongside stubborn gaps: CAPE acceptable grades hit 93.52%, while CSEC sits at 72.18%—but Math remains the big struggle, with a regional acceptable-grade average of 42% and wide territory variation. CTEC Launch: CXC rolled out the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC) as a modular, stackable pathway; the pilot Math Module 1 posted an 88% success rate, and CXC says about 35,000 CSEC Math candidates may receive CEK Module 1 based on demonstrated competencies. Exam Integrity & Attendance: CXC flagged rising irregularities—128 cases total (106 CSEC, 22 CAPE), led by unauthorised devices, plus collusion and new AI misuse cases—while also reporting 32,403 CSEC no-shows and 3,534 CAPE absences, urging students to attend even if unsure. Arts & Culture Spotlight: The SUNSHINE Awards announced nominees for its 38th annual celebration on Oct 17 in Sint Maarten, including Anguilla’s Bankie Banks and Nakishma Rogers.