AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoParliament Staffing Pressure: Parliament President Sarah Wescot-Williams says the Secretariat’s day-to-day work in the 2025-2026 parliamentary year was hit by staff shortages from turnover, retirement, and maternity leave, forcing teams to “stretch themselves thin” to keep Parliament running. Parliament Independence Push: In her closing-year remarks, Wescot-Williams urged the legislature to set its own agenda and processes, research and investigate independently, and hold ministers accountable—warning that some adopted ordinances have stalled after reaching Government, including the plastic-bag ban and timeshare measures. OECS Digital Skills Boost: The OECS Advanced Digital Skills Scholarship Programme opens for applications on September 10 and runs to September 20, offering industry-relevant training and certifications across areas like AI, cloud computing, cybersecurity, data analytics, and digital marketing for eligible citizens in OECS states including Anguilla. Finance Leadership Spotlight: A Caribbean Ledger profile highlights Dr. Rawlinson Isaac’s impact on Nevis banking, crediting him with growing the Bank of Nevis from a small start into a major institution and earning a doctorate. Industry & Risk Recognition: The NCCIA honoured Martin Eveleigh with the Lane Brown Award for contributions to captive insurance, including drafting regulatory guidance for Anguilla and Nevis.
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