AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoTourism Surge: Anguilla logged a record 81,907 stayover visitors in the first half of 2026, up 19.9% year-on-year, with every month setting a new high and the U.S. remaining the top source market. OECS Skills Push: The OECS Advanced Digital Skills Scholarship Programme opens for applications on September 10 and runs to September 20, offering industry certifications across areas like AI, cloud, cybersecurity, data analytics, and digital marketing, with Anguilla included. Regional Governance: Caribbean Overseas Territories leaders wrapped up a 2026 caucus meeting in Bermuda, reaffirming collective action on climate change, health and social care, financial services, and trade. Public Finance Focus: Finance ministry leaders gathered in Dublin for Global Government Finance Summit 2026, spotlighting public spending pressures, digital transformation, and AI integration in government. Parliament Staffing Strain: Parliament’s Secretariat reported operational pressure from staff shortages tied to turnover, retirement, and maternity leave during the 2025–2026 parliamentary year. Industry Recognition: The captive insurance sector honoured Martin Eveleigh with the Lane Brown Award for long-running contributions, including drafting regulatory guidance for Anguilla and Nevis.
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