AGP Executive Report

World Creole Music Festival: Ne-Yo is set to headline Dominica’s 2026 World Creole Music Festival (Oct 23–25) at Windsor Park Sports Stadium, with Machel Montano, Maxi Priest, Alkaline, Skillibeng and more bringing R&B, soca, dancehall, reggae, bouyon, cadence-lypso, kompa, soukous and amapiano. Winair Deals: Winair is offering 65% off eligible fares to Dominica for WCMF using promo code WM65YRS (book by Aug 27; travel Aug 28–Oct 31). Film & Animation: Waitukubuli Artist Association (WAA) hosts a free stop-motion animation movie night in Trafalgar on Aug 30 (7pm), featuring Venezuelan and Dominican artists. Local Music: Dominica-born vocalist Marie-Claire Giraud drops a genre-bending new album, blending jazz, opera, pop and world music. Sports & Culture: Soufrière Dive Fest returns Aug 29–30 with hikes, scuba/freediving, kayaking, coral presentations, family fun and a corporate kayak race. Entertainment Industry: Dominica partners with Stage 32 to boost local audio-visual training and certification opportunities. Global Pop Culture: Peter Cullen (Optimus Prime, Eeyore) has passed away.

World Creole Music Festival Buzz: Winair is offering a 65% discount to Dominica for WCMF (promo code WM65YRS) for travel Aug 28–Oct 31, 2026, booked by Aug 27—perfect timing for the Oct 23–25 “Festival That Never Sleeps” at Windsor Park, with Ne-Yo among the headline names. Local Film & Media Growth: Discover Dominica Authority has teamed up with Stage 32 to connect Dominican filmmakers and audiovisual professionals to international training and certification opportunities. Arts Exchange on Screen: Waitukubuli Artist Association (WAA) hosts a free stop-motion animation movie night in Trafalgar on Aug 30, 7pm, as part of a Dominica–Venezuela residency. Music Scene Spotlight: Dominica-born vocalist Marie-Claire Giraud drops genre-bending album “MY BIG BOLD & BEAUTIFUL TECHNICOLOR FANTASY,” blending jazz, opera, pop and world music. Community & Culture: Soufrière Dive Fest returns Aug 29–30 with hikes, water activities, family fun, and live entertainment. Elections, but make it messy: Roseau North by-election is set for Sept 7 with three candidates, while a “voter confirmation” registration saga adds extra tension behind the scenes.

World Creole Music Festival Buzz: Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival is set for October 23–25 at Windsor Park Sports Stadium, with Grammy winner Ne-Yo leading a star-studded lineup that also includes Machel Montano, Maxi Priest, Alkaline and Skillibeng. Flight Deal: Winair is offering 65% off eligible fares to Dominica using promo code WM65YRS (travel Aug 28–Oct 31; bookings due Aug 27). Film & Animation Night: Waitukubuli Artist Association (WAA) hosts a free movie night in Trafalgar on Aug 30 at 7pm, featuring stop-motion animation shorts from a Dominica–Venezuela residency. Local Music Release: Dominica-born vocalist Marie-Claire Giraud drops her genre-bending album MY BIG BOLD & BEAUTIFUL TECHNICOLOR FANTASY, blending jazz, opera, pop and world music. Arts Industry Boost: Dominica partners with Stage 32 to expand training and certification pathways for local filmmakers and audiovisual professionals. Community Dive Fest: Soufrière Dive Fest returns Aug 29–30 with scuba, freediving, kayaking, coral presentations, family fun and live entertainment.

World Creole Music Festival Buzz: Grammy winner Ne-Yo is set to headline Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival (Oct 23–25 at Windsor Park), with Machel Montano, Maxi Priest, Alkaline and Skillibeng also on the bill. Flight Deal: Winair is offering 65% off eligible fares to Dominica using code WM65YRS (travel Aug 28–Oct 31; bookings by Aug 27). Film & Animation: Waitukubuli Artist Association (WAA) hosts a free movie night in Trafalgar (Aug 30, 7pm) featuring stop-motion animation from a Dominica–Venezuela exchange. New Music From Home: Dominica-born vocalist Marie-Claire Giraud drops genre-bending album “MY BIG BOLD & BEAUTIFUL TECHNICOLOR FANTASY,” blending jazz, opera, pop and world music. Local Arts Growth: Dominica partners with Stage 32 to boost audio-visual training and certification opportunities for filmmakers. Community Fun: Soufrière Dive Fest returns Aug 29–30 with hikes, scuba/freediving, kayaking, arts & crafts, seafood and live entertainment. Sports/Entertainment Tie-in: Disney Cruise Line reveals Fall 2027–Spring 2028 itineraries, including a return to New York City.

World Creole Music Festival: Dominica’s WCMF is set for Oct 23–25 at Windsor Park, and Winair is sweetening the trip with a 65% fare cut using code WM65YRS (travel Aug 28–Oct 31; bookings by Aug 27; taxes/fees extra). Music & Culture: Grammy-winning R&B star Ne-Yo is among the headline names for the festival’s Independence-season lineup, alongside Machel Montano, Maxi Priest, Alkaline and Skillibeng. Film & Animation: Waitukubuli Artist Association (WAA) hosts a free movie night in Trafalgar on Aug 30 at 7pm, featuring stop-motion animation shorts from a Dominica–Venezuela exchange. Local Arts Growth: Dominica has partnered with Stage 32 to boost audio-visual training and certification for filmmakers and industry professionals. Sports/Community Fun: Soufrière Dive Fest returns Aug 29–30 with hikes, scuba/freediving, kayaking, coral presentations and a corporate kayak race. Entertainment Spotlight: Peter Cullen, the voice of Optimus Prime, has died at 85.

Dominica Music & Culture: Grammy-winning R&B star Ne-Yo is set to headline Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival, returning Oct 23–25 at Windsor Park Sports Stadium, with Machel Montano, Maxi Priest, Alkaline, Skillibeng and more bringing a full mix of cadence-lypso, kompa, zouk, bouyon, reggae, soca and amapiano. Festival Deals: Winair is offering 65% off eligible fares to Dominica for WCMF travel (promo code WM65YRS), with bookings due by Aug 27. Film & Arts: Waitukubuli Artist Association (WAA) hosts a free movie night in Trafalgar on Aug 30 (7pm) featuring stop-motion animation from a Dominica–Venezuela art residency. Local Music Industry: Dominica partners with Stage 32 to boost audio-visual training and certification opportunities for local filmmakers. Sports & Community Fun: Soufrière Dive Fest 2026 runs Aug 29–30 with hikes, scuba/freediving, kayaking, coral presentations, family activities and a corporate kayak race. Entertainment World: Peter Cullen (Optimus Prime, Eeyore) has died at 85. Travel Trend: “Skillcation” travel is booming, with many travellers saying learning new skills makes trips more meaningful. Politics (Local): Roseau North is gearing up for a Sept 7 by-election with three candidates after nomination day on Aug 21.

Music & Big Names: Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival is gearing up for October 23–25 at Windsor Park, with Grammy winner Ne-Yo leading a star-studded lineup that also includes Machel Montano, Maxi Priest, Alkaline and Skillibeng—plus more Caribbean sounds across R&B, soca, dancehall, reggae, bouyon, cadence-lypso, kompa and amapiano. Travel Deals: Winair is offering 65% off eligible fares to Dominica for WCMF using code WM65YRS (travel Aug 28–Oct 31; bookings due Aug 27). Arts Exchange: Waitukubuli Artist Association (WAA) is hosting a free movie night in Trafalgar on Aug 30 at 7pm as part of a Dominica–Venezuela stop-motion animation residency. Local Film Growth: Discover Dominica Authority has signed with Stage 32 to connect Dominican filmmakers and audiovisual professionals with international training and certification. Voice & New Album: Dominica-born vocalist Marie-Claire Giraud drops genre-bending new album MY BIG BOLD & BEAUTIFUL TECHNICOLOR FANTASY, blending jazz, opera, pop and world music. Sports Spotlight: Ne-Yo’s WCMF buzz comes alongside Dominica’s Addison James winning bronze at the U20 javelin championships, while Cayman’s U14s beat Dominica 5–1.

Soufrière Dive Fest 2026: Soufrière is gearing up for another weekend on and in the water, with a two-day festival running Aug. 29–30 featuring hikes, scuba and freediving try-outs, kayaking, coral presentations, family games, arts and crafts, live entertainment, and a $2,500 corporate kayak race. World Creole Music Festival buzz: Winair is offering 65% off eligible flights to Dominica for WCMF (Oct. 23–25) using promo code WM65YRS, and the lineup spotlight keeps growing with Grammy winner Ne-Yo leading a star-studded mix across R&B, soca, dancehall, reggae, bouyon, cadence-lypso, kompa, soukous and amapiano. Film & animation night: Waitukubuli Artist Association (WAA) hosts a free movie night in Trafalgar on Aug. 30 at 7pm, showcasing stop-motion animation work from a Dominica–Venezuela residency. New music from home: Dominica-born vocalist Marie-Claire Giraud drops her genre-bending album MY BIG BOLD & BEAUTIFUL TECHNICOLOR FANTASY, blending jazz, opera, pop and world music with collaborations from Vernon Reid and Sondra Radvanovsky. Industry growth: Discover Dominica Authority and Stage 32 team up to boost Dominica’s audio-visual sector with international training and certification pathways. Global pop culture loss: Voice actor Peter Cullen, the iconic voice of Optimus Prime, has passed away at 85.

World Creole Music Festival Buzz: Winair is offering a 65% discount to Dominica for WCMF 2026, using promo code WM65YRS for travel Aug 28–Oct 31 (book by Aug 27), with the festival running Oct 23–25 at Windsor Park in Roseau. Big-Name Lineup: NE-YO headlines WCMF 2026, joined by Machel Montano, Maxi Priest, Alkaline, Skillibeng, Uncle Waffles, Capleton, Fridayy and more Caribbean and Dominican acts. Film & Animation Night: Waitukubuli Artist Association (WAA) hosts a free movie night in Trafalgar on Aug 30 at 7pm, featuring stop-motion animation shorts from a Dominica–Venezuela residency. New Music From Home: Dominica-born vocalist Marie-Claire Giraud drops her genre-bending album MY BIG BOLD & BEAUTIFUL TECHNICOLOR FANTASY, blending jazz, opera, pop and world music. Local Film Industry Boost: Discover Dominica Authority partners with Stage 32 to connect Dominican filmmakers with international training and certification. Travel Inspiration: Star Clippers’ small-ship tall-ship cruise is being pitched as a perfect first-timer Caribbean intro, with calls including Dominica.

World Creole Music Festival buzz: Winair is slashing flights to Dominica by 65% for the Oct 23–25 event at Windsor Park, using promo code WM65YRS (travel Aug 28–Oct 31; bookings by Aug 27). Film night in Trafalgar: The Waitukubuli Artist Association (WAA) is hosting a free stop-motion themed movie night on Aug 30 (7pm) featuring Venezuelan and Dominican animated shorts from its Cayapa/Koudmen residency. New album drop: Dominica-born, Bronx-raised vocalist Marie-Claire Giraud releases genre-mixing project MY BIG BOLD & BEAUTIFUL TECHNICOLOR FANTASY, blending jazz, opera, pop and world music. Dominica’s festival lineup: WCMF 2026 is set to be a star-studded mix, with Ne-Yo headlining alongside Machel Montano, Maxi Priest, Alkaline, Skillibeng, Uncle Waffles, Capleton and Fridayy. Behind-the-scenes media: Stage 32 and Discover Dominica Authority team up to boost local audio-visual training and certification for Dominican filmmakers. Documentary spotlight: Women of Dominica lands its first public screening at Miami’s Urban Film Festival on Sept 5.

Caribbean Court of Justice: The CCJ is scrambling after judges raised concerns about President Winston Anderson’s conduct, following leaked emails alleging panel-fixing and manipulation—an issue that’s now shaking trust across the region. Dominica Film & Audio-Visual Boost: Discover Dominica Authority has partnered with Stage 32 to give local filmmakers and audiovisual professionals access to international training and certification. Caribbean Music Awards Buzz: Black Island Girl Multimedia has launched a Caribbean-wide “red carpet correspondent” video contest for the Sept 19, 2026 awards in Trinidad—winner gets flights, accommodation, and the chance to interview stars. Dominica Calypso Leadership: The Dominica Calypso Association elected four new executive members after AGM vacancies, setting up the group for the 2027 calypso season. World Creole Music Festival Hype: WCMF 2026 at Windsor Park (Oct 23–25) is building momentum with a star-studded lineup including NE-YO, Machel Montano, Maxi Priest, Alkaline, Skillibeng, Uncle Waffles, Capleton and Fridayy. Cruise Village at Woodbridge Bay: Construction for a new Cruise Village is set to begin in October, funded by foreign direct investment, with opportunities for local vendors, artisans, musicians and tour operators.

Caribbean Music Awards: The fourth annual Caribbean Music Awards is leaving New York for Trinidad & Tobago, landing at NAPA in Port of Spain on September 19, 2026, after three years at Brooklyn’s Kings Theatre. Dominica Film & AV Growth: Discover Dominica Authority has teamed up with Stage 32 to boost local filmmakers and audiovisual professionals with international training and certification pathways. Red Carpet Opportunity: Dominican media personality Jael Joseph’s Black Island Girl Multimedia is running a Caribbean-wide video contest to pick an emerging correspondent to cover the 2026 Caribbean Music Awards red carpet in Trinidad—winner gets flights, accommodation, and an on-the-ground interview role. WCMF Buzz: Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival returns October 23–25 at Windsor Park, with NE-YO, Machel Montano, Maxi Priest, Alkaline, Skillibeng, Uncle Waffles, Capleton and Fridayy among the big names. Tourism Push: DDA is promoting Dominica in St. Kitts & Nevis this week, spotlighting WCMF and Mas Domnik with pop-ups, interviews, and ticket giveaways.

Caribbean Music Awards Spotlight: Dominican media personality Jael Joseph has launched the Black Island Girl Caribbean Media Correspondent Video Contest, offering one emerging host the chance to cover the Sept 19, 2026 red carpet in Trinidad & Tobago, with flights, accommodation, and interviews with regional stars. Dominica Calypso: The Dominica Calypso Association elected four new executive members after resignations, setting up the team to gear up for the 2027 calypso season. WCMF 2026 Buzz: Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival returns Oct 23–25 at Windsor Park, with NE-YO, Machel Montano, Maxi Priest, Alkaline, Skillibeng, Uncle Waffles, Capleton and Fridayy among the headline names. Tourism & Cruise Culture: Discover Dominica is promoting festivals in St Kitts and Nevis (Aug 21–26), while Dominica’s Cruise Village at Woodbridge Bay is set to move toward construction in October via foreign direct investment. Electoral Office Update: Voter confirmation numbers are rising ahead of the Oct 14, 2026 deadline, and the Electoral Office is producing new voter ID cards valid for 10 years.

World Creole Music Festival Buzz: Dominica’s WCMF returns to Windsor Park Sports Stadium Oct 23–25 with a stacked lineup led by NE-YO, Machel Montano, Maxi Priest, Alkaline, Skillibeng, Uncle Waffles, Capleton and Fridayy, plus Haitian, Guadeloupe, Martinique and African acts and a strong homegrown roster. Tourism Push: Discover Dominica Authority is promoting the festival and Mas Domnik in St. Kitts and Nevis Aug 21–26 with pop-ups, radio/TV interviews, giveaways and performances by TK International’s Benji and DJ Tero. Cruise Culture: Disney Cruise Line is back in New York for 2027–28 itineraries, including the Disney Wish’s Bermuda calls and new Atlantic coast sailings. Local Business & Media: Black Island Girl Multimedia launches a Caribbean-wide search for an emerging media correspondent for the Caribbean Music Awards red carpet. Community Spotlight: Women of Dominica, Farrah La Ronde-Hutchison’s documentary, screens publicly Sept 5 at the Urban Film Festival in Miami. Youth & Leadership: Voicez United’s “Ready to Rise” initiative brings back-to-school support to Wotton Waven Primary, while the REACH Project invites 18–24s to a virtual orientation for youth engagement across the region.

WCMF Hype: Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival is set for Oct 23–25 at Windsor Park Sports Stadium, with NE-YO, Machel Montano, Maxi Priest, Alkaline, Skillibeng, Uncle Waffles, Capleton and Fridayy headlining, plus a big Creole-Caribbean roster and local acts like Midnight Groovers and TK International. Tourism Push: Discover Dominica Authority is promoting the “Nature Island” and WCMF across St. Kitts and Nevis this week (Aug 21–26) with pop-ups, a destination cocktail, and radio/TV interviews. Documentary Spotlight: “Women of Dominica,” a debut documentary featuring 10 Dominican women, lands for its first public screening at the 2026 Urban Film Festival in Miami on Sept 5. Youth Leadership: A Girls Leadership Summer Camp Bootcamp is being praised for creating a safe space for young women, building confidence, emotional intelligence, and digital citizenship. Community Support: Voicez United’s “Ready to Rise: Dominica 2026” is gearing up for a Wotton Waven Primary School supplies distribution ahead of the Sept 7 school start. Media & Learning: UNESCO-backed SIM Caribbean workshop brought together Caribbean media stakeholders to focus on journalism ethics, AI, media and information literacy, and digital transformation.

World Creole Music Festival Hype: Dominica’s WCMF 2026 is set for Oct 23–25 at Windsor Park, with tickets on sale and a star-studded mix led by NE-YO, Machel Montano, Maxi Priest, Alkaline, Skillibeng, Uncle Waffles, Capleton and Fridayy, plus major Caribbean and Dominican acts. Tourism Push: Discover Dominica Authority is promoting the “Nature Island” and WCMF across St. Kitts and Nevis this week with pop-ups, radio/TV interviews and ticket giveaways. Local Music & Culture: The festival’s three-night lineup keeps bouyon, soca, dancehall, reggae and more front and centre, with Dominican bands and DJs confirmed. Youth & Community: Voicez United’s “Ready to Rise” backs Wotton Waven Primary ahead of the Sept 7 school start, while the REACH Project invites 18–24-year-olds to a virtual orientation for youth engagement opportunities. Sports Spotlight: Dominica’s Addison James won bronze at the U20 javelin worlds, and Ashish Yadav credited Neeraj Chopra’s influence and tougher pressure for his silver. Basketball Finals: DABA Playoff Finals tip off tonight at Massacre Indoor Sports Complex, with games streamed on Facebook and aired on Digicel Channel 14.