AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCreole Festival: The World Creole Music Festival wrapped its three-night run in Roseau with performances by Maxi Priest, Diblo Dibala, Les Aiglons and Jean-Marc Ferdinand. Tourism officials urged festivalgoers to stay for Dominica’s independence celebrations, while visitor Jessie Woo called the island a “magical land.” Kalinago Heritage: Chief Anette Sanford, named the 2026 Seacology Award recipient, credited Kalinago community conservation and advocacy, and said the honour recognises her people’s longstanding environmental work. Education: Grand Bay’s Walson Pacquette has been named valedictorian of the UWI Global Campus Class of 2026, earning First Class Honours in sport leadership. Dominica’s first National Schools’ Awards will also recognise student and school achievements beyond academics. Culture and Literature: Samantha Bazil of Wesley won the 2026 Miss Wob Dwiyèt title, celebrating the island’s traditional dress. Educator and community advocate Jacinta “Jess” Bannis has launched her first novel, drawing on village life and traditions in 1960s Dominica.
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