AGP Executive Report

Heritage Revival: SHAPE has secured a Caribbean Culture Fund grant to restore Roseau’s historic Ti Kai, dating to at least the 1850s. Plans include a museum, bookshop and café offering young people business experience. New Art: The Waitukubuli Artist Association and Prevo Cinemall open The Anatomy of Self in Roseau on October 17, with works exploring identity, culture and memory. Gallery Season: Fort Young’s Waters We Become explores people’s ties to water and the environment, while Secret Bay presents a solo exhibition by Dominican artist JeanClaude Elias Nassief. Coming Up: Ti Vilaj Kwéyòl returns to the Botanic Gardens October 19–22, showcasing local food, crafts, culture and live entertainment. The World Creole Music Festival follows at Windsor Park Stadium October 23–25, with organisers focused on final preparations. Bouyon Spotlight: Emerging artist G’z Up’s “Fix Up (Ya Ya Ya)” has been released from Trilla-G’s Up Next Cypher, a platform for rising Dominican talent. Dominica on Screen: Whalefall star Austin Abrams visited a sperm whale sanctuary off Dominica to prepare for the survival thriller, which opens October 16.

Art in Focus: “The Anatomy of Self,” a group exhibition by the Waitukubuli Artist Association and Prevo Cinemall, opens in Roseau on October 17, showcasing painting, photography, sculpture and more through December 11. At Fort Young, WAA’s “Waters We Become” explores Dominica’s waterways and environmental change, while Secret Bay presents a solo exhibition by JeanClaude Elias Nassief. Creole Season: Ti Vilaj Kwéyòl returns to the Botanic Gardens from October 19–22, with more than 90 entrepreneurs, local food, crafts, music and cultural performances. Organisers are also in final preparations for the World Creole Music Festival, set for October 23–25 at Windsor Park Stadium. Bouyon Beat: Trilla-G’s “Up Next Cypher” is giving emerging performers a platform; G’z Up’s contribution, “Fix Up (Ya Ya Ya),” has now been released. Dominica on Screen: Actor Austin Abrams visited a sperm whale sanctuary off Dominica while preparing for the survival thriller Whalefall, due in cinemas October 16.

Art in Focus: “The Anatomy of Self,” a group exhibition by the Waitukubuli Artist Association and Prevo Cinemall, opens in Roseau on October 17 and runs through December 11. Fort Young’s “Waters We Become” and Secret Bay’s “Diversity” are also on view, celebrating Dominica’s environment and artistic voices. Bouyon Beat: Trilla-G’s “Up Next Cypher” is introducing emerging local performers, with G’z Up’s “Fix Up (Ya Ya Ya)” already released from the project. Festival Season: Ti Vilaj Kwéyòl returns to the Botanic Gardens from October 19–22 with food, crafts, culture and live entertainment. The World Creole Music Festival follows at Windsor Park from October 23–25. Dominica on Screen: Austin Abrams visited a sperm whale sanctuary near Dominica before filming survival thriller Whalefall, bringing the island’s marine life into the film’s story.

Dominican Art: The Waitukubuli Artist Association and Prevo Cinemall open The Anatomy of Self in Roseau on October 17, exploring identity through painting, photography and other art forms. Fort Young’s Waters We Become and Secret Bay’s Diversity are also on show, celebrating nature and creative expression. Bouyon Spotlight: Trilla-G’s new track “Fix Up (Ya Ya Ya)” features rising artist G’z Up, part of a cypher showcasing the island’s next generation of Bouyon talent. Festival Season: Ti Vilaj Kwéyòl returns to the Botanic Gardens October 19–22 with food, crafts, culture and live entertainment. Organisers are also in final preparations for the World Creole Music Festival, set for October 23–25. Dominica on Screen: Actor Austin Abrams visited a sperm whale sanctuary off Dominica to prepare for Whalefall, a survival thriller opening October 16.

Bouyon Spotlight: Trilla-G’s “Fix Up (Ya Ya Ya)” puts emerging artist G’z Up in focus, building on the “Up Next Cypher” platform showcasing a new generation of Dominican Bouyon talent. Culture Ahead: Ti Vilaj Kwéyòl returns to the Botanic Gardens October 19–22, with more than 90 entrepreneurs, local food, crafts, music and cultural performances. WCMF Countdown: Organisers are in final preparations for three nights of music at Windsor Park Stadium, October 23–25, with attention to stage production, security and the visitor experience. A National Honour: Olympic champion Thea LaFond-Gadson received an honorary Doctor of Laws from UWI, recognising her sporting achievements and contribution to Caribbean pride.

Bouyon Spotlight: “Fix Up (Ya Ya Ya)” is out, giving listeners a taste of G’z Up, one of the young performers featured in Trilla-G’s “Up Next Cypher.” Creative Call: Dominican women are invited to submit poetry, short prose or spoken word for “One Last Thread,” a Commonwealth-wide project sharing women’s perspectives ahead of November’s forum in Antigua. Culture & Cuisine: Ti Vilaj Kwéyòl returns to the Botanic Gardens October 19–22, with more than 90 entrepreneurs, local food, crafts and live performances. Festival Countdown: Organisers are making final preparations for the World Creole Music Festival, set for October 23–25 at Windsor Park Stadium, with stage production, security and crowd management among the priorities.

Thea LaFond Honoured: Dominica’s Olympic champion received an honorary Doctor of Laws from UWI, recognising her sporting achievements and contribution to Caribbean pride. She told graduates that learning from setbacks helped her reach Olympic gold. Culture & Community: National Emblems Week is bringing Flag Day activities to schools and communities, encouraging greater appreciation of Dominica’s flag and national identity. Ti Vilaj Kwéyòl: The festival returns to the Botanic Gardens October 19–22, with more than 90 entrepreneurs, local food, crafts, live music and cultural performances. World Creole Music Festival: Organisers are in final preparations for three nights of entertainment at Windsor Park Stadium, October 23–25. Bouyon’s Next Wave: Trilla-G’s “Up Next Cypher” puts emerging artists in the spotlight, with plans for more volumes to showcase new Dominican talent.

Thea LaFond Honoured: Dominica’s Olympic champion received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from UWI for her contribution to sport. At the ceremony, she urged graduates to keep adapting through setbacks, reflecting on the journey to her Paris 2024 gold. National Culture: Dominica marked National Emblems Week with Flag Day activities in schools and communities, including Bells, Concord and the Kalinago Territory, to promote understanding of the flag and national identity. Ti Vilaj Kwéyòl: The four-day festival returns to the Botanic Gardens from October 19–22, with more than 90 entrepreneurs, local food, crafts, music and cultural performances. Bouyon Spotlight: Trilla-G’s “Up Next Cypher” brings together emerging Dominican performers, giving young artists a platform to showcase their sound. Meanwhile, World Creole Music Festival organisers are making final preparations for three nights at Windsor Park, October 23–25.

Culture & Cuisine: Ti Vilaj Kwéyòl returns to Roseau’s Botanic Gardens October 19–22, with more than 90 entrepreneurs showcasing Dominican food, crafts, music and traditions. Its fifth-anniversary theme celebrates culture, creativity and community. Dominican Pride: Olympic champion Thea LaFond received an honorary Doctor of Laws from UWI, telling graduates that adapting after setbacks helped her reach the top of international sport. Creative Voices: Dominican women are invited to submit poetry, prose or spoken-word recordings for “One Last Thread,” a Commonwealth-wide creative call focused on gender equality. Festival Watch: Organisers are making final preparations for three nights of music at Windsor Park, as the World Creole Music Festival opens October 23. Bouyon Spotlight: Trilla-G’s “Up Next Cypher” brings emerging Dominican performers together, giving a new generation of Bouyon artists a platform to be heard. Dominica on Screen: Actor Austin Abrams visited a sperm whale sanctuary near Dominica while preparing for the survival thriller Whalefall, which stars him as a diver swallowed by a whale.

Ti Vilaj Kwéyòl: The festival returns to the Botanic Gardens from October 19–22, with more than 90 entrepreneurs, local food, crafts, live music and cultural performances. Its fifth-anniversary theme is “Five Years of Cuisine, Culture, Creativity, Commerce and Community.” Creative Call: Dominican women are invited to submit poetry, short prose or spoken-word recordings for “One Last Thread,” a Commonwealth-wide project ahead of the Women’s Forum and CHOGM in Antigua. Football Coverage: Visit Nature has launched GAME DAY Magazine, a digital publication covering Dominican football, from the national team and local competitions to women’s football and youth development. WCMF Preparations: Organisers are moving into final production, security and crowd-management planning for the festival’s three nights at Windsor Park Stadium on October 23–25. Bouyon Spotlight: Trilla-G’s “Up Next Cypher” brings together emerging performers, giving a new wave of Dominican artists a platform to showcase their talent.

Festival Countdown: Organisers are in the final stretch for the World Creole Music Festival, focusing on stage production, security, crowd flow and other preparations for the October 23–25 event at Windsor Park. Bouyon Spotlight: Trilla-G’s new “Up Next Cypher” brings together emerging performers G’z Up, Don Lash, Pa Pel, Avatar Omish, Ras B and Pryhmex, giving the artists a platform to reach wider audiences. Music Legacy: Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit praised the late Mighty Sparrow as a musical genius whose calypso and social commentary shaped generations of Caribbean listeners. Dominican Pride: Olympic champion Thea LaFond-Gadson has received an honorary Doctor of Laws from UWI for her contribution to sport, following her historic first Olympic medal for Dominica. Football Focus: Visit Nature has launched GAME DAY Magazine, a digital publication covering Dominican football, from the national team and local competitions to youth development and women’s football. On Screen: Actor Austin Abrams visited a sperm whale sanctuary near Dominica to see the animals before starring in the survival thriller Whalefall.

Sport: Olympic triple-jump champion Thea LaFond-Gadson has received an honorary Doctor of Laws from UWI, recognizing her contribution to sport and historic first Olympic medal for Dominica. Visit Nature has also launched GAME DAY Magazine, covering Dominican football, from youth development to the national team. World Creole Music Festival: Organisers are in final preparations for the October 23–25 festival, focusing on performances, production, security and the crowd experience. New direct flights from Trinidad offer fans another route to Roseau. Bouyon: Trilla-G’s “Up Next Cypher” puts emerging artists G’z Up, Don Lash, Pa Pel, Avatar Omish, Ras B and Pryhmex in the spotlight, with more volumes planned. Culture: A UWI and Division of Culture lecture turned attention to traditional Dominican crafts, including natural pigments and jewellery-making. On screen: Actor Austin Abrams visited a sperm-whale sanctuary off Dominica while preparing for the film Whalefall.

WCMF Countdown: Organisers are moving into final preparations for three nights of music at Windsor Park Stadium on October 23–25, with stage production, security, crowd management and venue operations all in focus. The lineup includes Ne-Yo, Machel Montano, Capleton, Skillibeng and local acts. Bouyon Next Generation: Dominican artist Trilla-G has launched the “Up Next Cypher,” featuring six emerging performers alongside him. The project aims to give new Bouyon talent a bigger platform, with more volumes planned. Festival Connections: Contour Airlines’ twice-weekly nonstop Trinidad–Dominica flights are now operating, with a 20% discount on a WCMF general admission season pass offered to eligible passengers travelling by October 23. Calypso Tribute: Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has remembered the late Mighty Sparrow as a musical genius whose lyrics and social commentary continue to inspire Caribbean artists.

WCMF Countdown: Organisers are moving into final preparations for three nights of music at Windsor Park, October 23–25. Stage production, security, crowd flow and vendor operations are among the priorities as Dominica gets ready to welcome thousands of festivalgoers. Bouyon’s Next Wave: Trilla-G has launched the “Up Next Cypher,” bringing six emerging Dominican performers together to showcase their styles. He plans more volumes to give rising artists a wider audience. Calypso Tribute: Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has remembered the late Mighty Sparrow as a musical genius whose sharp lyrics and social commentary continue to inspire Caribbean artists.

Bouyon Spotlight: Dominican artist Trilla-G has launched the “Up Next Cypher,” bringing six emerging performers together to showcase the next wave of Bouyon talent. He plans more volumes. Caribbean Music: Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has paid tribute to calypso legend Mighty Sparrow, praising his songwriting, social commentary and lasting influence on Caribbean artists. Festival Connections: Contour Airlines’ twice-weekly Trinidad–Dominica flights offer fans a direct route to the World Creole Music Festival, with a 20% season-pass discount for eligible bookings. The October 23–25 lineup includes Ne-Yo, Machel Montano, Capleton and local acts. Arts and Heritage: Traditional crafts will take centre stage at the E.O. LeBlanc Memorial Lecture, while Dominican filmmaker Christelle Powell earned an honourable mention at the Trinidad+Tobago Film Festival.

Bouyon Spotlight: Dominican artist Trilla-G has launched the “Up Next Cypher,” bringing seven emerging performers together to showcase a new generation of Bouyon talent. He plans more volumes to introduce local artists to wider audiences. Calypso Tribute: Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit remembered the late Mighty Sparrow as a musical genius whose songs and sharp social commentary continue to inspire Caribbean performers. Festival Link: Contour Airlines has started twice-weekly direct flights between Trinidad and Dominica ahead of the World Creole Music Festival, running October 23–25 in Roseau. The lineup includes Ne-Yo, Machel Montano, Capleton, Skillibeng, Maxi Priest and local acts. Arts and Heritage: Traditional crafts are in focus at the 13th E.O. LeBlanc Memorial Lecture, with speakers exploring Indigenous art, natural materials and jewellery-making. Dominican filmmaker Christelle Powell also earned an honourable mention at the Trinidad+Tobago Film Festival for From Fortune.