AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCreole Culture: Ti Vilaj Kwéyòl is on from October 19–22 at the Botanic Gardens, officials say, dismissing cancellation rumours. More than 90 entrepreneurs are expected to showcase their work at the festival celebrating Dominican identity and heritage. Arts & Heritage: A new exhibition, The Anatomy of Self, opens in Roseau today, bringing together Dominican artists exploring identity and cultural heritage. SHAPE has also secured a Caribbean Culture Fund grant to restore a wooden ti kai in Roseau dating to at least the 1850s, with plans for a museum, café and community activities. Education: Six China-funded schools are on track for completion by year-end, with furniture expected to arrive in November. Dominicans are working at the sites, and materials and equipment are being sourced locally. Tourism & Food: Dominica placed 11th among Caribbean and Atlantic islands in the 2026 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. A feature on the island’s emerging farm-to-table appeal spotlights Free Up Farm and growing interest in tours and hands-on experiences. Youth & Agriculture: IOM Dominica and local partners have launched a 20-week field school to give young people practical farming experience and support a more resilient agricultural sector.
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