AGP Executive Report

Digital Skills & Jobs: The OECS Advanced Digital Skills Scholarship Programme opens for applications on September 10 and closes September 20, delivered by UWI Global Campus under the World Bank-backed Caribbean Digital Transformation Project, with Cohort I already producing 200+ certifications; Anguilla is included and scholarships cover tracks like AI/ML, cloud computing, cybersecurity, data analytics, digital marketing, and e-learning. Finance & Leadership: A Caribbean Ledger tribute highlights Dr. Rawlinson Isaac’s rise from a quarter-million-dollar idea to a major Bank of Nevis institution, noting his leadership from the 1980s through 2006 and his role in building the bank’s international arm. Local Governance & Oversight: In St. Maarten, Parliament’s chair Sarah A. Wescot-Williams says adopted laws have “stranded” at government, calling for stronger parliamentary independence, research, ministerial accountability, and moves including a referendum and no-confidence ordinances. Industry Recognition: North Carolina Captive Insurance Association honours Martin Eveleigh with the Lane Brown Award for decades of work in captive insurance, including drafting regulatory guidance for Anguilla and Nevis.

Banking & Leadership: The Caribbean Ledger salutes Dr. Rawlinson Isaac, who helped grow the Bank of Nevis from a small idea into a major institution—serving as Nevis branch manager (1983–1990) and then General Manager of The Bank of Nevis Limited (1990–2006), including building the bank’s international arm. Digital Skills & Workforce Development: The OECS Commission opened applications for the 2026 OECS Advanced Digital Skills Scholarship (Cohort II) on Sept. 10, closing Sept. 20, delivered by UWI Global Campus under the World Bank-backed CARDTP, with tracks including AI/ML, cloud, cybersecurity, data analytics, and digital marketing for OECS member states including Anguilla. Governance & Oversight: In St. Maarten, Parliament’s chair Sarah A. Wescot-Williams says adopted laws have “stranded” at government and calls for stronger parliamentary independence, including research, scrutiny, and minister accountability. Industry Recognition: NCCIA honoured Martin Eveleigh with the Lane Brown Award for decades of work in captive insurance, including drafting regulatory guidance for Anguilla and Nevis. Policy Watch: A Trump-posted AI map suggests expanding U.S. territory across North America and parts of the Caribbean, with no formal policy explanation provided.

Digital Skills & Jobs: The OECS Commission has opened applications for the 2026 OECS Advanced Digital Skills Scholarship Programme (Cohort II), delivered by The UWI Global Campus under the World Bank-backed Caribbean Digital Transformation Project. Applications run Sept. 10–20, 2026 for eligible citizens across OECS Member States including Anguilla, with training and industry-recognised certifications in AI/ML, cloud computing, cybersecurity, data analytics, database management, digital marketing, application development, and e-learning. Parliament & Governance: In St. Maarten, Parliament Chair Sarah A. Wescot-Williams says adopted laws have “stranded” at Government and calls for stronger parliamentary independence—pushing for research, scrutiny, and action that doesn’t wait on the executive. Business Recognition: The NCCIA honoured Martin Eveleigh with the Lane Brown Award for long-running contributions to the captive insurance industry, including drafting regulatory guidance for Anguilla and Nevis. Policy Watch: A new Trump social media map claims a far larger U.S. footprint across North America and parts of the Caribbean, with no clear policy explanation from the White House.

Digital Skills Scholarship: The OECS Commission has opened applications for the 2026 OECS Advanced Digital Skills Scholarship Programme (Cohort II), delivered by UWI Global Campus under the World Bank-backed Caribbean Digital Transformation Project. Applications run 10–20 September 2026 across Anguilla and other OECS states, with scholarships in areas like AI/ML, cybersecurity, cloud computing, data analytics, application development, digital marketing, e-learning, and database management. Parliament Independence Push: In St. Maarten, Parliament Chair Sarah A. Wescot-Williams says adopted laws have “stranded” at Government and is calling for stronger parliamentary research, scrutiny, and independent agenda-setting, including moves like a referendum and no-confidence ordinances plus tighter financial oversight. Insurance Industry Recognition: The North Carolina Captive Insurance Association honoured Martin Eveleigh with the Lane Brown Award for decades of work in captive insurance and alternative risk financing, including drafting regulatory guidance for Anguilla and Nevis. Brand Protection in Tech: Alibaba has won key rulings in .ai domain disputes, with a Czech court ordering transfers of several brand-linked domains to Alibaba entities—highlighting how AI product growth is driving more legal action over valuable digital assets.

OECS Procurement Milestone: The OECS Pharmaceutical Procurement Service marked its 40th anniversary with staff consultation remarks highlighting how pooled procurement has been sustained since 1986, positioning the model as proof small states can deliver. Parliament Independence Push: Sarah A. Wescot-Williams says adopted ordinances have “stranded” at Government and is urging Parliament to set its own agenda, research independently, and strengthen oversight through referendum and no-confidence ordinances plus tighter financial controls. Captive Insurance Recognition: NCCIA honoured Martin Eveleigh with the Lane Brown Award for decades of work in captive insurance and alternative risk financing, including drafting regulatory guidance for Anguilla and Nevis. Brand Protection in Tech: Alibaba won key rulings in .ai domain disputes, with a Czech court ordering transfers of several Alibaba-linked domains, underscoring how AI product branding is driving more legal action. Travel & Hospitality Spotlight: A feature on Grand Case, Saint Martin, spotlights the beach-town feel and walkable food scene—useful for regional tourism and service operators. Leisure Travel Trend: Another piece highlights two oceanfront resorts and the “Blue Mind” idea behind water-based stress relief and recreation. US Territorial Map Sparks Talk: Donald Trump posted an AI-generated map expanding the U.S. across parts of North America and Caribbean territories, with no formal policy explanation—raising fresh diplomatic questions.

Tourism & Hospitality: Grand Case, Saint Martin is being pitched as a “beach town” built for easy walking—swim in the bay, hit the village’s lo-los for ribs, then return for foie gras and French wine without needing a car. Wellness Travel: Two oceanfront stays are framed around the “Blue Mind” idea—ocean time to lower stress and boost mood, with days shaped by swimming, paddling, and unhurried shoreline play. Aviation & Travel Deals: BermudAir marks its third anniversary with a 30% discount on published base fares (promo code BIRTHDAY3) for select travel dates. Insurance Industry: The North Carolina Captive Insurance Association honoured Martin Eveleigh with the Lane Brown Award, citing decades of work in captive structures and alternative risk financing, including legislative drafting support for Anguilla and Nevis. Parliament & Governance: Sarah A. Wescot-Williams says Parliament must regain independence—setting its own agenda, researching and scrutinizing independently—after claiming adopted laws have “stranded” at Government, with plastic-bag and timeshare ordinances named. Tech & IP: Alibaba is pursuing .ai domain transfers after Czech rulings, adding to a wider brand-protection push as AI product names become valuable digital assets. Regional Context: A Trump-posted map suggests expanded U.S. territory across North America and parts of the Caribbean, with no formal policy explanation attached.

Captive Insurance & Finance: North Carolina Captive Insurance Association honoured Martin Eveleigh with the Lane Brown Award, citing decades of work designing alternative risk financing and captive structures, plus legislative drafting support for Anguilla and Nevis. Local Governance: Parliament’s chair Sarah A. Wescot-Williams says adopted laws are “stranded” at Government and pushes for stronger parliamentary independence, including research, scrutiny, and ministerial accountability. Brand Protection & Tech: Alibaba won Czech domain disputes over “.ai” addresses tied to its brands and products, highlighting how AI booms are driving more legal fights over valuable domain names. Aviation & Tourism: BermudAir launched a 30% discount on base fares for its third anniversary, aiming to boost travel demand across Bermuda and the Caribbean. OECS Procurement: OECS Pharmaceutical Procurement Service marked its 40th anniversary with staff consultation remarks on pooled purchasing and regional health supply. Trade Data Watch: A U.S. report on international trade in goods and services (July 2026) adds context for wider shipping and import/export flows affecting regional business planning.

Captive Insurance & Risk Finance: The North Carolina Captive Insurance Association honoured Martin Eveleigh with the Lane Brown Award, citing his long career in alternative risk financing, including founding Atlas Insurance Management (2002) and helping draft captive insurance legislation and regulatory guidance for Anguilla and Nevis. Parliamentary Independence: Sarah A. Wescot-Williams urged Parliament in St. Maarten to set its own agenda and strengthen independent research and scrutiny, warning that adopted laws have “stranded” at government—pointing to stalled plastic-bag and timeshare ordinances. OECS Procurement Milestone: The OECS Pharmaceutical Procurement Service marked its 40th anniversary with staff consultation remarks that highlighted how pooled procurement has been sustained across regional shocks. Brand Protection in Tech: Alibaba joined Google and Tencent in legal action to recover valuable “.ai” domains, with a Czech arbitration ruling ordering transfers of several brand-linked addresses—an issue for companies that didn’t secure domains early. Aviation Deal: BermudAir launched a 30% discount on published base fares for its third anniversary, running Sept. 3–5 for travel from Sept. 15 to Nov. 15. Trade Data Watch: A U.S. report on international trade in goods and services (July 2026) provided updated figures for import/export flows.

Parliament Independence Push: In St. Maarten, Parliament Chair Sarah A. Wescot-Williams says adopted laws have “stranded” at Government and calls for Parliament to set its own agenda, research independently, scrutinize ministers, and strengthen financial oversight—plus a referendum and no-confidence ordinances. Tech & IP Protection: China’s Alibaba is taking legal action to reclaim valuable “.ai” domain names tied to its brands and products, with a Czech ruling ordering transfers of several domains (while rejecting one claim). Aviation Deal: BermudAir marks its third anniversary with a 30% discount on published base fares for select travel dates, highlighting growing passenger numbers and strong customer satisfaction. Caribbean Tourism Watch: A guide spotlights 10 Caribbean beaches known for exceptionally clear water, pointing to reef protection, low sediment runoff, and environmental safeguards. Trade Data: The U.S. releases its latest goods and services trade figures for July 2026, adding another datapoint for regional business planning. Regional Politics: Donald Trump posted an AI-generated map suggesting a vastly expanded U.S. footprint across North America and parts of the Caribbean, without confirming it as formal policy.

Parliament Watch: Anguilla’s Parliament chair Sarah A. Wescot-Williams says adopted laws are “stranded” at Government and is pushing for stronger, independent parliamentary research and scrutiny—starting with Parliament setting its own agenda, investigating across party lines, and tightening financial oversight. Tech & IP: Alibaba has won .ai domain transfers in a Czech arbitration case, including alibaba.ai and taobao.ai, as brand owners rush to secure valuable AI-related web addresses. Regional Procurement: OECS Pharmaceutical Procurement Service marks its 40th anniversary with staff consultation remarks highlighting how pooled buying has helped small states sustain procurement systems. Aviation Deal: BermudAir’s third anniversary sale offers 30% off published base fares on routes from all gateways (promo code BIRTHDAY3, Sept. 3–5 for travel Sept. 15–Nov. 15). Tourism & Environment: A Caribbean beach roundup spotlights unusually clear waters, pointing to reef protection, low sediment runoff, and stricter local controls as key drivers. Trade Data: A U.S. international goods and services update for July 2026 adds context for wider shipping and import demand trends.

Parliament Independence Push: Sarah A. Wescot-Williams says adopted laws are “stranded” at Government and urges Parliament to set its own agenda, research independently, scrutinize ministers, and strengthen financial oversight—while flagging a referendum and no-confidence ordinances as part of the push. Regional Procurement Milestone: OECS Pharmaceutical Procurement Service marks its 40th anniversary, celebrating four decades of pooled buying that has helped small states sustain procurement models. Tech & IP Pressure on Brands: Alibaba joins Google and Tencent in legal action to reclaim valuable “.ai” domain names tied to products, with a Czech arbitration court ordering transfers of several domains. Aviation Promotion: BermudAir launches a 30% discount on published base fares for a short sale window to mark its third anniversary, targeting travel through November 2026.

OECS Procurement Milestone: OECS Pharmaceutical Procurement Service marked its 40th anniversary with staff consultation remarks highlighting how pooled buying has helped small states sustain purchasing power through hurricanes, trade collapse, pandemics, and financial shocks. Tech & IP Watch: Alibaba has joined major tech firms in legal action to reclaim “.ai” domains tied to its brands and products, with a Czech arbitration court ordering several domain transfers while rejecting one claim. Aviation Deals for the Region: BermudAir launched a 30% discount on published base fares for routes from all gateways for a short sale window (Sept. 3–5), using promo code BIRTHDAY3 for travel from Sept. 15 to Nov. 15, 2026. Luxury Travel Demand: Virtuoso says luxury travel is still accelerating, pointing to strong growth into 2027 and trends like more transformative experiences, especially cruising, plus “fall is the new summer” and renewed city travel. Sports (Low Industry Link): Valencia hosts Barcelona on Sept. 6, with Barcelona entering as league leaders and Valencia sitting near the bottom after a tough start.

OECS Procurement Milestone: The OECS Pharmaceutical Procurement Service marked its 40th anniversary with staff consultation remarks highlighting how pooled purchasing has helped small states sustain buying power through hurricanes, trade collapse, pandemics, and financial shocks. Brand Protection in Tech: Alibaba has joined major tech firms in legal action over “.ai” domain names, with a Czech arbitration court ordering transfers of several Alibaba-related domains as AI product branding turns domain names into valuable intellectual property. Aviation & Tourism Deals: BermudAir launched a 30% discount on published base fares for travel from Sept. 15 to Nov. 15, 2026, using promo code BIRTHDAY3, as it celebrates its third anniversary and reports strong passenger load factors and customer satisfaction. Caribbean Travel Demand & Experience: A travel roundup points to clear-water beach destinations across the region, tying water visibility to reef protection, low sediment runoff, and environmental safeguards—useful for operators and visitors planning higher-quality experiences. Luxury Travel Outlook: Luxury travel advisors say 2027 will lean into more transformative trips, especially cruising, with “fall is the new summer,” city returns, and longer-stay trends driving demand.

Caribbean Tourism & Travel Deals: BermudAir marked its third anniversary with a 30% discount on published base fares across routes, running Sept. 3–5 for travel Sept. 15–Nov. 15, using promo code BIRTHDAY3—aimed at boosting demand during the shoulder season. Regional Procurement & Health Services: OECS marked 40 years of the Pharmaceutical Procurement Service with staff consultation remarks highlighting how pooled procurement has been sustained through major regional shocks, positioning the model as proof that small states can deliver at scale. Tech & Brand Protection: Alibaba has joined major tech firms in legal action to reclaim “.ai” domain names tied to its products, with a Czech arbitration court ordering transfers of several domains (while rejecting one claim), underscoring rising brand and IP pressure as AI product names proliferate. Caribbean Media & Tourism Promotion: Love Link Caribbean debuted with a premiere in Antigua and Barbuda, using romance-focused reality TV to spotlight the twin-island nation as a regional destination and to drive tourism visibility to wider audiences. Luxury Travel Trends: Virtuoso reports luxury travel growth heading into 2027, pointing to demand for transformative experiences (including more at sea), plus “fall is the new summer” and other lifestyle-led travel shifts.

OECS Procurement Milestone: The OECS Pharmaceutical Procurement Service marked its 40th anniversary, spotlighting how pooled buying has helped small states sustain a regional model through hurricanes, pandemics, and major financial shocks. Aviation Deals: BermudAir launched a 30% discount on published base fares for travel from Sept. 15 to Nov. 15, 2026, using promo code BIRTHDAY3, as it celebrates its third year and reports strong August demand. Brand Protection in Tech: Alibaba is seeking control of “.ai” domains tied to its products, with a Czech arbitration court ordering transfers of several alibaba.ai, qwenchat.ai, taobao.ai, and tmall.ai addresses, underscoring how AI product launches are driving more domain disputes. Caribbean Tourism Quality: A travel feature highlights 10 beaches with exceptionally clear water, pointing to reef protection, low sediment runoff, and stricter local environmental rules as key drivers of visibility. Luxury Travel Demand: Virtuoso’s 2027 outlook says luxury travel is still accelerating, with more transformative experiences (including cruising), “fall is the new summer,” and new travel trends shaping how high-end clients plan trips. Regional Entertainment & Tourism: Love Link Caribbean premiered Aug. 28 in Antigua and Barbuda, using romance-focused reality TV to market the destination and spotlight Caribbean culture and tourism to wider audiences.

OECS Procurement Milestone: The OECS Pharmaceutical Procurement Service marked its 40th anniversary with staff consultation remarks highlighting how pooled buying has been sustained through hurricanes, pandemics, and major economic shocks—positioning the model as proof that small states can run procurement at scale. Brand Protection in Tech: Alibaba has joined Google and Tencent in legal action over “.ai” domain names, with a Czech arbitration court ordering transfers of several Alibaba-linked “.ai” addresses as AI product branding drives a surge in domain disputes. Aviation & Tourism Deals: BermudAir launched a 30% discount on published base fares for a short booking window, aiming to boost travel demand across Bermuda and Caribbean routes. Caribbean Travel Quality: A travel feature spotlights 10 Caribbean beaches with unusually clear water, tying visibility to reef protection, low sediment runoff, and stricter local environmental controls. Luxury Travel Demand: A Virtuoso outlook for 2027 points to continued luxury growth, with more transformative experiences and stronger interest in cruising and city returns. Regional Media & Tourism: “Love Link Caribbean” premiered in Antigua and Barbuda, using romance-focused storytelling to market the destination to regional and international audiences. Forestry Snapshot: A global ranking shows Russia leads with about 20% of the world’s forest area, with just a handful of countries holding more than half.