AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCulture & Identity: A new call to “get serious about culture” argues St. Vincent and the Grenadines has real carnival and heritage energy, but needs stronger marketing and cultural authenticity beyond nationals and smaller private events. Calypso Spotlight: Chanique Rogers-Bailey won Calypso Monarch 2026 at Independence Park on her first try with “Lift Me Up,” making a big splash in the senior competition. Music & Community: Tanya Charles (violin) and Vincentian pianist Sean Sutherland reunite for a Kingstown Methodist Church recital on July 14, celebrating Black and Caribbean musical traditions. Youth & Jobs: PM Godwin Friday told SVGCC graduates the country must create real opportunities at home, pitching a “new economy” built on creativity, innovation and sports. Regional Sports: SVG opened the FIBA AmeriCup 2029 Caribbean Pre-Qualifiers with a dominant 85-66 win over Grenada, led by rookie Shad Thomas. Clean-Up Push: “Love SVG” launches during Vincymas season with 85 new waste bins across Kingstown and Arnos Vale, backed by multiple agencies. Regional Currency: ECCB unveiled redesigned EC banknotes honoring regional heroes, with new notes expected to enter circulation in late 2027. LGBTQ+ Rights: ERAO SVG’s Jeshua Bardoo urges the new government to repeal laws criminalising consensual same-sex relations and add protections against discrimination.
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