AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCreole Culture: Roseau’s Creole in the Streets brought local entrepreneurs together on October 17, linking Creole heritage with small-business growth. Ti Vilaj Kwéyòl is also on, officials say, despite cancellation rumours. The festival runs October 19–22, with more than 90 entrepreneurs expected. Arts and Heritage: “The Anatomy of Self,” a group exhibition by the Waitukubuli Artist Association and Prevo Cinemall, opened October 17 and runs through December 11. Fort Young and Secret Bay are also hosting exhibitions inspired by water, nature and diversity. Meanwhile, SHAPE has secured funding to restore a wooden ti kai in Roseau dating to at least the 1850s, with plans for a museum, café and cultural centre. Island Pride: Dominica marked National Flag Day as part of its Independence celebrations, honouring a symbol of national identity and heritage. Olympic champion Thea LaFond also received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from UWI. Tourism and Food: Dominica placed 11th among Caribbean and Atlantic islands in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards. A new profile of Free Up Farm highlights the island’s growing potential for farm visits and locally rooted food experiences.
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