AGP Executive Report

World Creole Music Festival 2026: Dominica’s month-long festival is back from October 3 to November 4 with a packed cultural calendar, kicking off in Mahaut with the Belles Combo Benefit Concert (Oct 3) and rolling through food, film, heritage days and community events, including Ti-Vilaj Kwéyòl! (Oct 19–22) and a big cinema premiere for “Rebel & Jango” at Emerald Movies/Prevo Cinemall (Oct 29). Kalinago Arts Spotlight: Prevo Cinemall is hosting a two-day exhibition (Sept 17–18) to help Kalinago artists and craft makers sell directly in Roseau during Kalinago Week. Music & Community: A fundraising push for former Belles Combo members lands on Oct 3 in Mahaut, while local creators are urged to register works to boost ECCO royalties. Sport & Pride: Thea LaFond-Gadson is set for a UWI honorary Doctor of Laws for her historic Olympic gold, and Pioneers Athletics Club gets equipment support from Tropical Shipping. Independence Countdown: Dominica has launched its 48th Independence celebrations programme under “Our Journey, Our Legacy, Our Future,” running Sept 19 to Nov 4.

Dominica Independence Buzz: The island has unveiled its 48th Independence calendar, “Our Journey, Our Legacy, Our Future,” kicking off with National Days of Prayer and Thanksgiving (Sept 19–20) and leading into the big opening and the “Voyage Kilty” walkthrough parade at the Botanic Gardens (Sept 26). Kalinago Arts Spotlight: Prevo Cinemall’s Grand Kalinago Week is honouring Kalinago cultural guardian Faustulus Frederick with the Prevo Cinemall Cultural Heritage Award, while the mall also plans a two-day exhibition to help Kalinago artists and craft makers sell in Roseau (Sept 17–18). Music & Community: Belles Combo’s legacy is getting a boost with a benefit concert for former members on Oct 3 in Mahaut, and local creators are being urged to register their work to improve ECCO royalty payouts. Sports on the Move: The DFA has shifted the Dominica vs Anguilla friendly to 11:00 AM on Sept 21 at Windsor Park. Tech for Entertainment Fans: Apple is bundling Apple TV and Apple Arcade into iCloud+ in over 100 countries, including Dominica. Global Culture Note: The Conch Shell International Film Festival returns to New York Oct 9–11, featuring Caribbean and diaspora stories.

Dominica Football: The DFA has shifted the senior men’s friendly vs Anguilla to 11:00 AM on Monday, Sept 21 (from 8:00 PM) to fit Nations League logistics at Windsor Park. Kalinago Arts Spotlight: Kalinago artist Faustulus Frederick received the Prevo Cinemall Cultural Heritage Award during Grand Kalinago Week Expo, while Prevo Cinemall also plans a two-day exhibition to help Kalinago craft makers sell in Roseau. Music & Community: Belles Combo’s legacy is getting a boost with a benefit concert on Oct 3 in Mahaut to support former members of the iconic group. Film & Culture: The Conch Shell International Film Festival returns to New York Oct 9–11, featuring Caribbean and diaspora stories under “Our Culture Lives in Our Stories,” with Dominica among the represented countries. Sports Development: Pioneers Athletics Club is set to strengthen training resources after Tropical Shipping donated sports equipment. UWI Honors: Dominica’s Olympic champion Thea LaFond-Gadson is among UWI’s 2026 honorary graduands, with ceremonies running Oct 10–Nov 14. Independence Buzz: Dominica unveiled its 48th Independence calendar, “Our Journey, Our Legacy, Our Future,” kicking off Sept 19–20 with prayer and thanksgiving.

Dominica Football: The DFA has moved the senior men’s friendly vs Anguilla at Windsor Park to 11:00 AM on Monday, Sept 21 (from 8:00 PM), citing logistics around the Concacaf Nations League. Kalinago Culture: Faustulus Frederick received the Prevo Cinemall Cultural Heritage Award during the Grand Kalinago Week Expo, spotlighting his work preserving Kalinago art and history. Music & Community: A Belles Combo benefit concert is set for Oct 3 in Mahaut to support former members of the legendary group. Climate Voices: Youth advocate Kezia St Brice says young people must have a real voice from the start in climate decisions, not token involvement. Film Festival: The Conch Shell International Film Festival returns to New York Oct 9–11, featuring Caribbean and diaspora stories. Tech for Creators/Entertainment: iCloud+ is bundling Apple TV and Apple Arcade in 100+ countries, including Dominica. UWI Honours: Olympic champion Thea LaFond-Gadson is among UWI’s 2026 honorary graduands. Independence Build-Up: Dominica unveiled its 48th Independence calendar under “Our Journey, Our Legacy, Our Future,” with events running from Sept 19 to Nov 4.

Dominica Independence Buzz: Dominica has unveiled its 48th Independence calendar under “Our Journey, Our Legacy, Our Future,” kicking off with National Days of Prayer and Thanksgiving (Sept 19–20) and a big opening walkthrough parade, “Voyage Kilty,” at the Botanic Gardens (Sept 26). Local Music & Royalties: ECCO’s Dominica director Daryl Bobb is urging musicians to register their work after warning that low compliance could leave creators with only “miniscule” royalty shares. Sport Spotlight: Pioneers Athletics Club is getting a boost from Tropical Shipping with sports equipment to strengthen training for young athletes. Community Concert: The Belles Combo Benefit Concert lands Oct 3 in Mahaut (Zaman Park, 9pm) to support former band members and a roadie. Arts & Craft Sales: Prevo Cinemall is hosting a two-day Kalinago Week exhibition (Sept 17–18) to help local artists and craft makers sell in Roseau. UWI Honour: Olympic gold medallist Thea LaFond-Gadson is among UWI’s 2026 honorary graduands, set for ceremonies across the region. Tech for Entertainment Fans: Apple is bundling Apple TV and Apple Arcade into iCloud+ in 100+ countries, including Dominica, with no extra charge. Climate & Kids: A UNICEF study warns there’s “no safe zone” for Eastern Caribbean children as climate plans lack child-focused tracking.

Dominica Independence Buzz: Dominica has unveiled its 48th Independence calendar under “Our Journey, Our Legacy, Our Future,” with events running from Sept 19 to Nov 4, including National Days of Prayer and Thanksgiving (Sept 19–20) and the “Voyage Kilty” walkthrough parade at the Botanic Gardens (Sept 26). Music & Community: The Belles Combo Benefit Concert lands Oct 3 in Mahaut, raising support for former members of the legendary group. Sports Spotlight: Pioneers Athletics Club is set to upgrade training with sports equipment funding from Tropical Shipping. Arts & Heritage Shopping: Prevo Cinemall is hosting a two-day exhibition (Sept 17–18) to help Kalinago artists and craft makers sell in Roseau. UWI Honour Roll: UWI will award honorary degrees in 2026, including Dominica’s Olympic gold medallist Thea LaFond. Creator Money Matters: ECCO’s Dominica director urges local musicians to register works to boost royalty payouts. Tech for Entertainment Fans: Apple is bundling Apple TV and Apple Arcade into iCloud+ in 100+ countries, with Dominica included. Global Diplomatic Glam: Trump nominated Kimberly Greenwood—wife of “God Bless the USA” singer Lee Greenwood—as U.S. ambassador to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean. Climate Reality Check: A UNICEF-backed study warns there’s “no safe zone” for Eastern Caribbean children as climate hazards intensify. Local Culture Platform: Pont Casse Press launched PontCassePress.org to share Dominica’s history, literature and diaspora heritage.

Independence Countdown: Dominica has unveiled the calendar for its 48th Independence celebrations under “Our Journey, Our Legacy, Our Future,” kicking off with National Days of Prayer and Thanksgiving on Sept 19–20, then rolling into a big opening season of culture, community and heritage events through Nov 4, including the “Voyage Kilty” walkthrough parade at the Botanic Gardens on Sept 26. Kalinago Arts Spotlight: Prevo Cinemall is hosting a two-day exhibition (Sept 17–18) to help Kalinago artists and craft makers sell directly in Roseau as part of Kalinago Week. UWI Honorary Degrees: UWI will award honorary degrees to 13 Caribbean and diaspora figures in 2026, with Dominica’s Olympic gold medallist Thea LaFond-Gadson receiving a Doctor of Laws. Music & Royalties: ECCO’s Dominica board director Daryl Bobb is urging local creators to register their works to boost royalty payouts, after warning compliance is low. Sports & Culture Mix: The inaugural Tasty Treasures Heritage Relay brought sport, bread-baking challenges and local food culture to Delices under “Honoring the Past, Racing to the Future.” Tech for Creators: Apple is expanding iCloud+ in 100+ countries by bundling Apple TV and Apple Arcade at no extra charge, with Dominica included.

Kalinago Week Spotlight: Prevo Cinemall is hosting a two-day exhibition in Roseau (Sept 17–18) to help Kalinago artists and craft makers sell locally made products, teaming up with the Kalinago Council and vendors from the Territory. UWI Honors: Dominica’s Olympic gold medallist Thea LaFond is among 13 people set to receive UWI honorary degrees in 2026, with ceremonies running Oct 10–Nov 14. Music Royalties Push: ECCO’s Daryl Bobb is urging Dominican creators to register their works and use licensed platforms, warning low compliance could mean tiny royalty payouts. Bouyon on the Big Stage: Dominica is an official sponsor of the 2026 Caribbean Music Awards’ Bouyon categories, with local nominees competing in Port of Spain on Sept 19. Heritage Online: Pont Casse Press has launched PontCassePress.org, a new digital home for Dominica’s history, literature, and cultural heritage. Sports & Community: Pioneers Athletics Club is set to receive sports equipment from Tropical Shipping Co. at the Botanic Gardens on Sept 15. Tech for Entertainment Fans: Apple is expanding iCloud+ in 100+ countries by bundling Apple TV and Apple Arcade at no extra charge, with Dominica included.

Dominica’s Music Scene: Daryl Bobb (ECCO) urges Dominican artists to register their works and use licensed platforms after ECCO flagged “very, very low compliance” in Dominica, warning local creators could miss out on royalties. Bouyon Spotlight: Dominica is an official sponsor of the Caribbean Music Awards’ Bouyon categories, backing Dominican nominees in Bouyon Artist and Bouyon Song of the Year. New Music Release: Lí-Lí Octave drops her anticipated single “More Than Me” (stylized “>ME”), a neo-soul anthem about self-worth and love that overflows into others. Heritage & Culture Online: Pont Casse Press launches PontCassePress.org to share Dominica’s history, literature and African diaspora heritage. Sports Pride: Olympic champion Thea LaFond-Gadson is set to receive an honorary UWI Doctor of Laws for her contribution to sport. Tech for Creatives: Apple expands iCloud+ in 100+ countries by bundling Apple TV and Apple Arcade at no extra charge—Dominica included. Community Event: The Tasty Treasures Heritage Relay’s White River leg in Delices blended sport, bread-baking, school essays and local food culture.

UWI Honour for Sport: Dominica Olympic champion Thea LaFond-Gadson is set to receive an honorary Doctor of Laws from The University of the West Indies, adding to her Paris 2024 historic medal legacy. Music Money Call: ECCO’s Daryl Bobb is urging Dominican artists to register their works and use licensed platforms so they can properly benefit from OECS royalty payouts. Dominica in Regional Music Awards: Dominica is an official sponsor of the 2026 Caribbean Music Awards’ Bouyon categories, with local nominees like Asa Bantan and Dirty Dawg Pudaz chasing Bouyon Artist and Song of the Year. New Single Spotlight: Lí-Lí Octave drops “More Than Me” (stylized “>ME”), a neo-soul anthem about self-worth and love that overflows into others. Heritage on the Move: The inaugural Tasty Treasures Heritage Relay’s White River leg in Delices blended sport, food, culture and community through bread-baking challenges and student essays. Tech for Creators: Apple expands iCloud+ in over 100 countries by bundling Apple Arcade and Apple TV at no extra charge, with Dominica listed among the rollout markets. Cricket Franchise Update: The Windward Islands Volcanoes are relocating their base to Saint Lucia for the next three years, starting October 1.

Caribbean Music Awards: Dominica is stepping up as an Official Sponsor of the 2026 Caribbean Music Awards’ Bouyon categories, with local nominees including Asa Bantan, Dirty Dawg Pudaz, Mr. Ridge, Reo, Shelly & Signal Band, Trilla G, Shiloh and Khallion set to compete in Port of Spain on Sept. 19. New Music Release: Lí-Lí Octave has dropped her highly anticipated single “More Than Me” (stylized “>ME”), a neo-soul anthem about self-worth and love that overflows into others. Heritage Online Launch: Pont Casse Press has unveiled PontCassePress.org, a new digital platform sharing Dominica’s history, literature and cultural heritage, with a catalogue spanning Indigenous resistance, slavery, independence, identity, migration and more. Sports & Community: Pioneers Athletics Club announced a donation of sports equipment from Tropical Shipping Co. Ltd., presented Sept. 15 at 4:30 PM at the Botanic Gardens in Roseau. Tech for Entertainment: iCloud+ is now bundling Apple TV and Apple Arcade in more than 100 countries, including Dominica, at no extra charge. Cricket Move: The Windward Islands Volcanoes franchise is relocating its base to Saint Lucia from Oct. 1, with a new three-year setup at Daren Sammy Cricket Ground.

Bouyon Spotlight: Dominica’s Ministry of Tourism and the Discover Dominica Authority are official sponsors of the 2026 Caribbean Music Awards’ Bouyon categories, with Dominican nominees including Asa Bantan, Dirty Dawg Pudaz, Mr. Ridge, Reo, Shelly & Signal Band, Trilla G, Shiloh and Khallion competing for Bouyon Artist of the Year and Bouyon Song of the Year on Sept. 19 in Trinidad. Heritage Online: Pont Casse Press has launched PontCassePress.org to share Dominica’s history, literature and African diaspora heritage, marking 34 years since its 1992 founding. New Music Release: Lí-Lí Octave drops “More Than Me” (stylized “>ME”), a neo-soul anthem about self-worth and love that overflows into others. Sports Community Boost: Pioneers Athletics Club will receive sports equipment donated by Tropical Shipping Co. Ltd. on Sept. 15 at 4:30 PM at the Botanic Gardens in Roseau. Diplomacy & Media: Canada’s Governor General will receive credentials from nine new heads of mission, including Dominica’s Steve Ferrol.

New Music Release: Dominica’s Lí-Lí Octave drops her highly anticipated single “More Than Me” (stylized “>ME”), a neo-soul anthem about self-worth and love that “overflows” into others. Caribbean Sound & Awards: The Caribbean Music Awards 2026 in Trinidad (Sept 19) reveals its first performer lineup, spotlighting soca, reggae, dancehall and bouyon, with Dominica’s bouyon roots front and centre. Bouyon on Screen: Rudy Ru$h releases the “Here for You” music video, pairing romance with a modern Bouyon groove and inclusive dance-floor visuals. Sports Watch Guide: Football fans get global TV/streaming listings for big Premier League matchups, including Leeds United vs Newcastle, plus other weekend fixtures. Cricket & Culture: Windward Islands Volcanoes are set to relocate their franchise base to St Lucia from Oct 1, aiming to boost local training and development. Kalinago Week: Kalinago Week 2026 runs Sept 11–19, celebrating Indigenous heritage through community life, food, craft and culture.

AI & Society: A former Anthropic and OpenAI researcher, Jacob Coxon, says AI builders are “genuinely frightened,” warning that rapid progress could endanger humanity and reigniting calls for regulation. Caribbean Music Awards Buzz: The Caribbean Music Awards in Trinidad (Sep 19) is being pitched as a boost for the region’s “orange economy,” with organizers highlighting how music can drive tourism and spending. Dominica Music Spotlight: Lí-Lí Octave drops her new single “More Than Me” (stylized “>ME”), a neo-soul anthem about self-worth and love that overflows into others. Cricket Franchise Move: Windward Islands Volcanoes are relocating to St Lucia for the next three years, starting Oct 1, with hopes of stronger local development. Sports on TV: Fans can catch major Premier League matchups this weekend, plus global listings for Leeds vs Newcastle and other league fixtures. Kalinago Week: Kalinago Week 2026 runs Sep 11–19, putting Indigenous culture, language, food, craft and daily life front and centre.

Film & Food Culture: Anthony Bourdain’s life gets the biopic treatment in “Tony,” spotlighting his 1975 Provincetown beginnings and the messy drive behind the chef who later won global fans through “Kitchen Confidential” and “A Cook’s Tour.” Sports (Dominica & the region): The Windward Islands Volcanoes are relocating their base to St Lucia for the next three years, starting Oct. 1, with local players expected to benefit from top-level training at home. Music (Dominica): Lí-Lí Octave drops her new single “More Than Me” (stylized “>ME”), a neo-soul anthem about self-worth and love that “overflows” into others. Cricket (St Lucia): The Volcanoes’ move is formalised via an MoU at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, with a coaching vacancy also noted. Local Community: Dominica Social Security announces Pensioners’ Appreciation Day on Sept. 17 at State House Grounds, featuring live music, refreshments, and fellowship. Sports (Global TV): Fans get live viewing guides for major Premier League matchups, including Leeds vs Newcastle and Tottenham vs Everton.

New Music: Dominica’s Lí-Lí Octave has dropped her highly anticipated single “More Than Me” (stylized “>ME”), a neo-soul anthem about self-worth and love that “overflows” into others. Cricket & Community: The Windward Islands Volcanoes are relocating their base to Saint Lucia from October 1, with a new three-year setup expected to boost local training and pathways for players and coaches. Culture Spotlight: Kalinago Week 2026 runs September 11–19, putting Dominica’s Indigenous heritage front and centre with events celebrating history, language, food, craft and everyday life. Regional Entertainment: The Caribbean Music Awards 2026 has announced its first performer lineup, with artists across soca, reggae, dancehall and bouyon—plus a big focus on Dominica’s bouyon roots. Sports TV (Global): Leeds United vs Newcastle United has live TV listings across multiple countries, including Dominica via Disney+ Premium Caribbean.