AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoOpen Letter & Politics: Gregor Nassief responds to Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit’s Sept. 9 press conference, saying key questions about citizenship-by-investment discounting remain unanswered and urging action on alleged non-compliance. Arts & Women’s Culture: At The Gund, interdisciplinary artists Oxana Chi and Layla Zami celebrated boléro with “Wings to Fly: Frida Kahlo Boléro Performance,” linking the show to a French-American arts partnership and a mission centered on women. Regional Tourism & Carnival Energy: Grenada reports a 20% jump in Spicemas 2026 visitor arrivals (2–11 Aug), with non-national arrivals up 24%, reinforcing culture as a driver for the creative economy. Regional Cooperation & Mobility: PM Browne and the new French ambassador discussed climate action, visa-free travel and closer ties between universities, including stronger links with Guadeloupe and Martinique. Literature & Caribbean Voices: Dominican writer Zephrine Royer (based in Martinique) wins the 2026 BCLF Elizabeth Nunez Award for “River Mouth,” highlighting Dominica’s strong showing in short fiction. EU Outer Regions: The European Commission unveils a new strategy for outermost regions including Martinique, aiming to adapt rules to local realities and boost resilience, culture and opportunity.
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