AGP Executive Report

World Creole Music Festival Hype: Dominica’s WCMF 2026 is set for Oct 23–25 at Windsor Park, with tickets on sale now and a star-studded mix that includes NE-Yo, Machel Montano, Maxi Priest, Alkaline, Skillibeng, Uncle Waffles, Capleton and Fridayy, plus major Creole and Dominican acts like Tabou Combo, Klass, Maurane Voyer and local favourites. Miami Film Spotlight: “Women of Dominica,” a documentary featuring 10 Dominican women, lands its first public screening at the 2026 Urban Film Festival in Miami on Sept 5. Caribbean Media Opportunity: Jael Joseph’s Black Island Girl Multimedia launches a Caribbean-wide search for a new media correspondent, with the winner travelling to Trinidad for the Caribbean Music Awards on Sept 19. Tourism Push: Discover Dominica Authority ramps up festival promotion in St. Kitts and Nevis Aug 21–26, including pop-ups, radio/TV interviews and WCMF ticket giveaways. Local Youth & Culture: REACH Project invites 18–24-year-olds to a virtual orientation on Sept 8, while DYEC’s Talent Hunt 2026 is set to showcase young Dominican music, dance and comedy. Sports Night: DABA playoff finals kick off at Massacre Indoor Sports Complex with Division One and Premier Division matchups plus DJ Blend.

WCMF Buzz: Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival returns Oct 23–25 at Windsor Park, with a big international mix including NE-YO, Machel Montano, Maxi Priest, Alkaline, Skillibeng, Uncle Waffles, Capleton and Fridayy, plus homegrown acts and DJs—tickets are already on sale. Tourism Push: Discover Dominica Authority is taking the festival and Mas Domnik promotion to St. Kitts and Nevis Aug 21–26 with pop-ups, radio/TV interviews, giveaways and performances by Benji and DJ Tero. Media Spotlight: Jael Joseph’s Black Island Girl Caribbean Media Correspondent contest is searching for a new red-carpet host, with the winner travelling to the Caribbean Music Awards in Trinidad on Sept 19. Local Culture: “Women of Dominica,” a debut documentary by Farrah La Ronde-Hutchison featuring 10 Dominican women, is set for its first public screening at Miami’s 2026 Urban Film Festival. Sports Night: DABA Playoff Finals tip off Aug 18 at Massacre Indoor Sports Complex, with DJ Blend providing entertainment and games streamed on DABA Facebook and Digicel Channel 14. Reality TV Throwback: Nicole Williams English is back on Hulu’s The Girls: A Khloé Kardashian Project, with SI Swimsuit celebrating her Dominica shoot and reality-TV return.

WCMF Hype: Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival 2026 is set for Oct 23–25 at Windsor Park, with NE-YO, Machel Montano, Maxi Priest, Alkaline, Skillibeng, Uncle Waffles, Capleton and Fridayy headlining a big three-night mix of Creole and Caribbean sounds. Tourism Push: Discover Dominica Authority is taking festival and destination promotion to St. Kitts and Nevis (Aug 21–26), featuring pop-ups, radio/TV interviews, and chances to win WCMF tickets. Youth Spotlight: DYEC Talent Hunt 2026 is calling for young Dominican talent with music, dance and comedy, plus a judging panel and fundraising for mentorship and support programmes. Local Culture: The Dominica Calypso Association holds its 2026 AGM Aug 22 at Calypso House, Bath Estate, with calypsonians reviewing the season and shaping plans for 2027. Sports Night: DABA playoff finals tip off Aug 18 at Massacre Indoor Sports Complex, with DJ Blend on entertainment duty and games streamed on DABA Facebook and Digicel Channel 14.

World Creole Music Festival: Dominica’s WCMF 2026 is set for Oct 23–25 at Windsor Park Sports Stadium in Roseau under the theme “Pulsating Rhythms,” with a huge mix of reggae, dancehall, soca, bouyon, konpa, Afrobeats and more—opening night features Capleton and Skillibeng, night two brings Ne-Yo and Alkaline, and the finale lands Machel Montano, Uncle Waffles, Fridayy and Maxi Priest. Youth & Talent: The Dominica Young Entrepreneurs Club (DYEC) is gearing up for Talent Hunt 2026, spotlighting young performers in music, dance and comedy while raising funds for mentorship and support programmes. Education Reform: Dominica will launch the four-year WISTLE Education Reform Project on Aug 21, aiming to modernise lower-secondary learning with an inclusive, technology-supported curriculum. Media & Entertainment: DBS Radio has partnered with NDFD for “Creole in the Streets” (Oct 16) to help small businesses and artisans showcase and sell local products. Sports Night: DABA playoff finals tip off tonight at the Massacre Indoor Sports Complex, with two best-of-five series starting at 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM.

Education & Tech: Dominica is set to launch the four-year WISTLE Education Reform Project on Aug. 21, using a US$2.4m grant to modernise lower-secondary learning across Dominica, Grenada, St Lucia and St Vincent—blending technology, life skills, TVET, arts and resilience. Youth Entertainment: DYEC Talent Hunt 2026 is calling on the public to back young Dominican performers, with music, dance and comedy, plus fundraising for mentorship and support programmes. Music Festival Buzz: Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival returns Oct. 23–25 at Windsor Park, with big names like Ne-Yo and Machel Montano alongside regional and local acts. Sports Night: DABA Playoff Finals tip off tonight at the Massacre Indoor Sports Complex, with Division One and Premier Division matchups streamed on DABA Facebook and Digicel Channel 14. Power & Service: DOMLEC apologised for islandwide outages (Aug. 14–15), saying geothermal disconnects and storm/vegetation damage disrupted supply and promising better communications during long disruptions. Local Culture: The Dominica Calypso Association holds its 2026 AGM Aug. 22 at Calypso House, Bath Estate, with elections and plans for 2027.

Music & Culture Spotlight: Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival (WCMF) is back at Windsor Park Sports Stadium from October 23–25, with tickets already on sale and a star-studded mix of NE-Yo, Machel Montano, Maxi Priest, Alkaline, Skillibeng, Uncle Waffles, Capleton, Fridayy and more—plus local acts like Midnight Groovers, Signal Band and several DJs. Youth Entertainment: The Dominica Young Entrepreneurs Club (DYEC) is inviting the public to support Talent Hunt 2026, featuring music, dance, comedy and other performances, with proceeds backing mentorship and support for young people. Sports + Live Entertainment: DABA Playoff Finals take over the Massacre Indoor Sports Complex tonight, with Division One and Premier Division matchups streamed on DABA Facebook and broadcast on Digicel Channel 14, plus DJ Blend on-site. Community Business Buzz: DBS Radio has teamed up with NDFD for the 10th edition of Creole in the Streets, set for Friday, October 16, 2026, giving local artisans and small businesses a platform to sell and promote local. Crime/Court (Local Impact): Police Officer Joshua Hamlet has been charged with the murder of teen Jerbiah Paul, becoming the second officer facing murder charges in the case.

Basketball Finals Tonight: The Dominica Amateur Basketball Association (DABA) tips off its 2026 Playoff Finals at the Massacre Indoor Sports Complex, with West Coast Ballers vs Possie Pacers at 7:00 PM and Dr. Darroux PSC Falcons 1 vs Happi 767 SC Dominators at 9:00 PM. Best-of-five series, DJ Blend on deck, and games streamed on DABA’s Facebook plus Digicel Channel 14. Power & Public Updates: DOMLEC has apologized after prolonged outages between Aug. 14–15, blaming geothermal disconnects and weather/vegetation damage, and says it’s reviewing how it communicates during long disruptions. Creole in the Streets Partnership: DBS Radio has teamed up with the National Development Foundation of Dominica for the 10th edition of Creole in the Streets on Oct. 16, 2026—supporting local artisans and small businesses in Roseau. Calypso Community News: The Dominica Calypso Association holds its AGM Aug. 22 at Calypso House in Bath Estate, with elections and plans for the 2027 season. Music Spotlight: Ayra Starr’s ‘Starrgirl’ is surging—topping Apple Music album charts in 15 countries and beating Tyla’s ‘A*POP’ in multiple markets.

Dominica Basketball: The DABA 2026 Playoff Finals tip off tonight at the Massacre Indoor Sports Complex, with West Coast Ballers vs Possie Pacers (7:00 PM) and Dr. Darroux PSC Falcons 1 vs Happi 767 SC Dominators (9:00 PM). Games will be streamed on the DABA Facebook page and aired on Digicel Channel 14, with DJ Blend providing entertainment. Calypso Spotlight: The Dominica Calypso Association holds its 2026 AGM on Saturday, August 22 at 10:00 AM at Calypso House, Bath Estate, with elections and plans for a “bigger and better” 2027 season. World Creole Music Festival: WCMF returns October 23–25 at Windsor Park Sports Stadium, featuring Machel Montano, Tabou Combo, Skillibeng, Alkaline, Uncle Waffles and Ne-Yo. Golden Drum Awards: Six cultural icons received Dominica’s Golden Drum Awards, including guitarist Jerry Moulon, plus special recognition for music, dance, steel pan and fashion. Crime Update: Two police officers face murder charges in the Jerbiah Paul case, as investigations continue. Security & Firearms: National Security Minister Rayburn Blackmoore says Dominica is strengthening its security capacity through international training and new forensic tools.

Golden Drum Awards: Dominica’s Cultural Division honoured six cultural icons with the Golden Drum Awards, plus five special recognition awards spanning music, choral leadership, steel pan, traditional dance and even fashion design. World Creole Music Festival: WCMF is back for three nights, Oct 23–25 at Windsor Park, with big names like Machel Montano, Tabou Combo, Skillibeng, Alkaline, Uncle Waffles and Ne-Yo. Music Charts: Ayra Starr’s ‘Starrgirl’ rockets to No. 1 on Apple Music album charts in 15 countries, beating Tyla’s ‘A*POP’ in fresh streaming milestones. Entertainment & Culture: A commentary explainer on the Caribbean Court of Justice is making the rounds after CCJ-related leaks stirred debate across the region. Crime/Court (local impact): Police charged officer Joshua Hamlet with murder in the Jerbiah Paul case, as the investigation continues and more officers face charges. Creative Industry Push: PM Skerrit says Dominica will appoint a dedicated Minister for the Creative Industry.

Music Festival Buzz: Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival (WCMF) is back at Windsor Park Sports Stadium in Roseau for three nights, Oct 23–25, 2026, with soca, dancehall, kompa, Afro-house, R&B and more—plus big names like Machel Montano, Tabou Combo, Skillibeng, Alkaline, Uncle Waffles and Grammy winner Ne-Yo. Regional Film Spotlight: CSIFF26 (Conch Shell International Film Fest) has unveiled its 2026 official selection—47 films from 14 countries—bringing Caribbean stories and diaspora voices to New York Oct 9–11. Culture Meets Travel: New research says travellers are choosing cultural immersion over adventure and luxury, with food and culinary experiences leading the spend—good news for Dominica’s “Nature Island” appeal. Creative Sector Push: Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit says Dominica will appoint a dedicated minister to oversee a new Creative Economy Development Agency (DCEDA), aiming to give musicians, filmmakers and creative entrepreneurs more focused support. Chart Watch: Nigerian star Ayra Starr’s ‘Starrgirl’ is topping Apple Music album charts in 15 countries, beating Tyla’s ‘A*POP’ shortly after release.

Film & Culture: CSIFF26 has unveiled its 2026 official selection: 47 films from 14 countries will screen in New York City Oct 9–11, bringing Caribbean and diaspora filmmakers together for screenings, talks, and development sessions. Music & Festivals: Ne-Yo is officially set to headline Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival 2026, with the festival running Oct 23, 24 and 27 at Windsor Park Sports Stadium. Creative Industry Push: Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit says Dominica will appoint a minister specifically to oversee the creative sector under a new creative-industry agency, aimed at stronger support for musicians, filmmakers and creative businesses. Local Tourism Buzz: The Discover Dominica Authority heads to Trinidad for its annual destination sales mission Aug 12–18, promoting Dominica’s attractions and the World Creole Music Festival ahead of new direct flights from Oct 5. Sports Spotlight: Dominica’s cricket win at the Windward Islands Super 50 is being credited to continued sponsorship, with the Dominica Cricket Association thanking partners for backing player development.

Creative Economy Push: PM Roosevelt Skerrit says Dominica will appoint a minister specifically to oversee the creative industry, with a new Dominica Creative Economy Development Agency (DCEDA) aimed at stronger funding and support for musicians, filmmakers, and creative entrepreneurs. Music Festival Buzz: Ne-Yo is officially set to headline the 2026 World Creole Music Festival in Dominica, joining a lineup expected to draw thousands to Windsor Park across October dates. Arts & Culture Exchange: The Waitukubuli Artist Association wrapped a three-week Dominica–Martinique residency featuring visual artist JKing, producing a permanent mural, school workshops, and driftwood sculptures inspired by Dominica’s landscapes. Tourism Spotlight: Dominica’s Discover Dominica Authority heads to Trinidad for its destination sales mission, promoting the World Creole Music Festival and Carnival while showcasing nature, wellness, culture, and food. Sports & Youth: Dominica’s Summer Daybreak Breakfast Fete marks 10 years in Grand Bay, while regional youth tennis and football events keep young talent in the spotlight. Travel Trend Watch: A new “skillcation” travel craze is gaining traction, with more people booking trips to learn cooking, crafts, and other hands-on skills.

CCJ Fallout Explained: A fresh commentary breaks down what the Caribbean Court of Justice actually does for Dominica and other CARICOM states, warning that leaked internal correspondence could seriously damage trust in the court. Missing Teen Murder Case: Police confirmed the body of 16-year-old Jerbiah Paul was found in Capuchin, and a dismissed 23-year-old police officer, Jean-Luc Langlais, has been charged with murder; a Canadian forensic pathologist is set to assist. Amber Alert Debate: Dominica’s Police Chief says an Amber Alert system isn’t needed right now, pointing to existing missing-person notification channels. Power Woes: DOMLEC says an islandwide outage was caused by total power loss at a plant, with service restored by 7:25 AM. Creative Industry Push: PM Roosevelt Skerrit says a dedicated minister will oversee Dominica’s creative sector under a new agency. Music Festival Buzz: Ne-Yo is announced as a major act for Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival 2026. Cricket & Culture: Flow launches a Caribbean-wide CPL campaign, while Dominica celebrates 10 years of the Summer Daybreak Breakfast Fete in Grand Bay. Travel & Lifestyle: A “skillcation” trend report highlights learning-focused trips, and Dominica is listed among top solo travel destinations for 2026.

Solo Travel Spotlight: Travel And Tour World’s 2026 list puts Dominica in the Top 30 solo destinations across the Americas and Caribbean, praising the island’s safety, culture and easy independent travel. Creative Industry Push: PM Roosevelt Skerrit says Dominica will appoint a minister specifically to oversee the creative sector under a new Dominica Creative Economy Development Agency, aiming to give musicians, filmmakers and creative businesses stronger backing. Music Festival Buzz: Ne-Yo has been unveiled as a headline act for Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival 2026, set for October 23, 24 and 27 at Windsor Park. Tourism Sales Mission: The Discover Dominica Authority heads to Trinidad for its annual destination sales drive, with direct flights from Oct 5 and festival promotions in the mix. Cricket Culture: Flow launches its “We Live For This” campaign for the 2026 CPL, leaning into music, community pride and the sport’s Caribbean identity. Local Sports: Dominica’s cricket chief Clement Marcelin thanks sponsors after the Windward Islands Super 50 win. Power & Weather: DOMLEC reports an islandwide power outage caused by total loss at a power plant, while NEMA monitors a developing Atlantic system for possible Eastern Caribbean impacts. Public Life: Electoral Office clarifies voter ID rules for the Roseau North by-election, and DSS sets Pensioners’ Appreciation Day for Sept 17.

Crime & Court: A 23-year-old former Dominica police officer, Jean-Luc Langlais, has been charged with the murder of 16-year-old Jerbiah Paul after her body was found in Capuchin; he appeared in court and was remanded until October 2 as investigations continue. Power & Utilities: DOMLEC says an islandwide outage early Friday was caused by total power loss at a plant, with electricity restored by 7:25am. Elections: The Electoral Office clarified that voters without a Roseau North by-election Voter ID card can still vote using approved alternative ID documents. Creative Industry: PM Roosevelt Skerrit says a dedicated minister will oversee Dominica’s creative sector under a new creative-industry agency. Music & Culture: Ne-Yo is set to headline Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival 2026, with dates in October at Windsor Park. Sports & Youth: Dominica’s Addison James won bronze at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Eugene. Tourism: DDA is in Trinidad for its destination sales mission, promoting upcoming flights and major events like WCMF. Weather Watch: NEMA is monitoring Invest 92L as it could develop into a tropical depression this weekend. Travel Buzz: Flow launched a Caribbean-wide CPL campaign, “We Live For This,” blending cricket with music and community pride.

Blue Plaque Spotlight: Dominican railway equality pioneer Asquith Xavier is honoured with an English Heritage Blue Plaque in west London, celebrating his Windrush-era fight against racism in British Rail. Murder Case Update: A Canadian forensic pathologist is set to arrive in Dominica to support the Jerbiah Paul investigation, as police confirm a 23-year-old former officer, Jean-Luc Langlais, has been charged and remanded. Power & Daily Life: DOMLEC says an islandwide outage was caused by total power loss at a plant, with electricity restored by 7:25am. Creative Sector Push: PM Roosevelt Skerrit says Dominica will appoint a minister to oversee the creative industry under a new Dominica Creative Economy Development Agency. Music Festival Buzz: Ne-Yo is unveiled as a headline act for Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival 2026. Sports & Youth: Dominica’s Addison James wins bronze at the World U20 javelin championships, while Dominica’s U-12 tennis team heads to Trinidad & Tobago for regional competition. Tourism Culture: Dominica marks 10 years of the Summer Daybreak Breakfast Fete in Grand Bay, with bouyon, soca and dancehall taking centre stage.