AGP Executive Report

Church Leadership & Gender Roles: Pope Leo XIV’s “pink-tinted” policy is taking shape in Vatican governance, with women appointed to major institutional posts, including María Montserrat Alvarado as Prefect of the Dicastery for Communication and Sister Alessandra Smerilli as Prefect of Promoting Integral Human Development. Royal Caribbean Visit: King Charles and Queen Camilla will tour the Caribbean starting Oct. 27, stopping in The Bahamas and Guyana before attending the Commonwealth summit in Antigua Nov. 1–4. Montserrat Community & Culture: Project Aid Alliouagana’s sixth Back-to-School drive supported 168 students with supplies and 62 with uniforms, while ZJB’s Franklyn “Algie” Greaves launches “Strat Talk,” a weekly cultural affairs programme aimed at keeping Montserratians connected. Local Health & Identity: The Ministry of Health is inviting the public to suggest a name for Montserrat’s new national hospital, with submissions open Aug. 21–Sept. 3. Music as Economic Power: Montserrat-born producer Eddie Prynze Duberry-Allen urges Caribbean artistes and governments to treat culture as a revenue engine, calling for stronger creative business training and better systems for IP and sustainable branding. Freddie Mercury Fashion Legacy: Freddie Mercury’s iconic outfits are set for a free V&A display in London to mark his 80th birthday, spotlighting his style and stage creativity.

Football Governance: South Africa’s SAFA crisis deepens as Vice-President Bennett Bailey calls for elections to be postponed by 12 months and for FIFA/SASCOC to place SAFA under administration, proposing a three-person administrator team to reset leadership amid parliamentary fallout. Montserrat Community & Health: The Ministry of Health and Social Services has opened a public consultation to help name Montserrat’s new national hospital, running Aug 21 to Sept 3, inviting residents and the diaspora to submit meaningful suggestions for a naming committee to review. Back-to-School Support: Project Aid Alliouagana’s 6th Back-to-School drive delivered backpacks and stationery to 168 students, uniforms to 62, and thanked key partners and volunteers for shipping, hosting, and event support. Radio & Culture: Former ZJB broadcaster Franklyn “Algie” Greaves launches “Strat Talk,” a weekly cultural affairs programme aimed at non-political discussion of Montserrat’s culture, heritage, and development. Caribbean Music & Money: Montserrat-born producer Eddie Prynze Duberry-Allen pushes a “Culture is Currency” message, urging Caribbean artistes and governments to professionalise creative business training and strengthen systems for sustainable music-sector revenue. Arts Spotlight (Global): Freddie Mercury’s iconic costumes are set for free display at London’s V&A to mark his 80th birthday, with a trail celebrating his fashion and performance legacy.

Local Arts & Culture: Franklyn ‘Algie’ Greaves is launching “Strat Talk” on ZJB Radio Montserrat, a weekly Saturday cultural affairs programme (3:00–4:30 p.m.) aimed at a non-political forum for heritage, culture and development discussion. Community & Education: Project Aid Alliouagana’s 6th Back-to-School drive delivered backpacks and supplies to 168 students, plus uniforms for 62, with support from local vendors and volunteers. Public Health & Identity: The Ministry of Health and Social Services has opened a public consultation (Aug 21–Sept 3) asking residents and the diaspora to suggest names for Montserrat’s new national hospital, with submissions judged on relevance and everyday suitability. Music & Creative Economy: Montserrat-born producer Eddie Prynze Duberry-Allen argues in “Culture is Currency” that Caribbean music needs stronger creative business training, better IP and contract skills, and more systems to turn culture into sustainable revenue. Fashion & Pop Culture: Freddie Mercury’s iconic costumes are set for a free V&A display in London to mark his 80th birthday. Entertainment Buzz: Slow Horses star Kadiff Kirwan’s latest Instagram photo sparked online chatter after a slide drew attention to what he said were Speedos.

Global Grants: Nine exchanges of up to £2,000 are underway through Global Grants, bringing together journalists, producers and content creators from Lesotho, Bangladesh, Thailand, Sweden, New Zealand, Fiji, Montserrat and Taiwan to tackle newsroom management, cultural sound archiving, multilingual reach and AI in media. Back-to-School Support: Project Aid Alliouagana’s sixth Back-to-School drive delivered backpacks and stationery to 168 students, with uniforms for 62 more, investing over XCD$27,000 and thanking key partners and volunteers for shipping, hosting and event support. Radio & Culture: Former ZJB broadcaster Franklyn “Algie” Greaves launches “Strat Talk” on ZJB Radio Montserrat, a weekly Saturday cultural affairs programme aimed at a non-political forum on Montserrat’s heritage and development. Hospital Naming Call: The Ministry of Health and Social Services is inviting residents and the diaspora to suggest names for Montserrat’s new national hospital, with submissions open until September 3. Music & Money: Montserrat-born producer Eddie Prynze Duberry-Allen renews the “Culture is Currency” push, urging Caribbean artistes and governments to professionalize creative business skills, protect intellectual property and build sustainable music economies. Cruise Season: The Montserrat Tourism Authority has released the 2026/2027 cruise schedule, with calls expected from October 2026 to April 2027 to boost local tours, taxis, food and retail.

Caribbean Music & Culture Policy: Montserrat-born producer Eddie Prynze Duberry-Allen is urging artistes, promoters and governments to treat music as real economic infrastructure, arguing the region is “shortchanging” itself and calling for stronger creative business training, better IP and contract skills, and support for studios, archives and cultural incubators. Local Arts Radio: Former ZJB broadcaster Franklyn “Algie” Greaves is launching “Strat Talk,” a weekly cultural affairs programme starting Aug 22, aiming for a non-political forum on Montserrat’s culture, heritage and development. Community Back-to-School Support: Project Aid Alliouagana’s sixth Back-to-School drive delivered backpacks and stationery to 168 students, uniforms to 62, and thanked key partners and volunteers for shipping, hosting and logistics. Health & Heritage Participation: The Ministry of Health is inviting the public to suggest a name for Montserrat’s new national hospital, with submissions open Aug 21 to Sept 3. Tourism & Local Economy: The Montserrat Tourism Authority has released the 2026/27 cruise schedule (Oct 2026–Apr 2027), highlighting visitor spending opportunities for taxis, tours, restaurants, retailers and artisans. Global Pop Culture: Freddie Mercury’s iconic outfits are set for a free V&A trail in London this October to mark his 80th birthday.

Caribbean Music & Money: Montserrat-born producer Eddie Prynze Duberry-Allen is urging artistes, promoters and governments to treat music as a real economic engine, calling for stronger creative business training, better IP and contract skills, and systems that help culture become sustainable. Local Radio & Culture: Former ZJB broadcaster Franklyn “Algie” Greaves is launching “Strat Talk,” a weekly Saturday cultural affairs programme focused on Montserrat’s heritage and development, with a non-political forum for discussion. Community Back-to-School: Project Aid Alliouagana’s sixth Back-to-School push handed out backpacks, stationery and uniforms to 168 students, with local partners and volunteers supporting the day. Health Services Naming: The public is invited to suggest a name for Montserrat’s new national hospital, with submissions open until Sept 3 and a committee to review and announce the final choice. Tourism & Cruise Season: The Montserrat Tourism Authority has released the 2026/2027 cruise schedule, with calls running Oct 2026 to April 2027 to boost local tours, taxis, food and arts. Global Pop Culture: Freddie Mercury’s iconic outfits are set for a free V&A display in London to mark his 80th birthday, spotlighting his fashion legacy.

Freddie Mercury at the V&A: A free temporary trail, Freddie Mercury Splendid Things, is set to open at the V&A to mark what would have been his 80th birthday, featuring eight Mercury looks and accessories inspired by his 1978 “Victorian life” quote, with Mary Austin helping develop the display and loaning seven outfits. Montserrat Back-to-School support: Project Aid Alliouagana’s sixth Back-to-School drive handed out backpacks with stationery to 168 students and uniforms to 62, with community partners and volunteers backing the day. Culture as business for the Caribbean: Montserrat-born music producer Eddie Prynze Duberry-Allen calls for stronger creative business training and better systems to turn Caribbean music culture into sustainable economic value. Radio culture programme: Former ZJB broadcaster Franklyn “Algie” Greaves launches Strat Talk on ZJB Radio Montserrat, a weekly non-political cultural affairs show starting Aug 22. New national hospital naming: The Ministry of Health and Social Services invites the public (including the diaspora) to suggest a name for Montserrat’s new national hospital, with submissions open Aug 21 to Sept 3. Montserrat cruise season update: The Tourism Authority has released the 2026/2027 cruise schedule, with calls expected from October 2026 to April 2027.

Montserrat Hospital Naming: The Ministry of Health and Social Services has opened a public consultation to help residents and the diaspora suggest a name for Montserrat’s new national hospital, running Aug 21 to Sept 3, with submissions judged on identity, everyday use, and long-term relevance. Back-to-School Support: Project Aid Alliouagana’s sixth Back-to-School initiative delivered backpacks, stationery, and uniforms to 168 and 62 students respectively, with community partners and volunteers helping make the day happen. Culture as Currency: Montserrat-born music producer Eddie Prynze Duberry-Allen is urging Caribbean artistes and governments to treat music as a real economic engine, calling for stronger creative business training and better support for intellectual property and sustainable branding. Radio Spotlight: Former ZJB broadcaster Franklyn “Algie” Greaves is launching “Strat Talk,” a weekly cultural affairs programme on ZJB Radio Montserrat, aiming for a non-political forum on culture, heritage, and development. Cruise Tourism: The Montserrat Tourism Authority has released the 2026/2027 cruise schedule (Oct 2026–Apr 2027), highlighting visitor opportunities for heritage and nature experiences and knock-on benefits for local operators and artisans. Arts & Media Opportunity: A Caribbean-wide search is underway for a new Media Correspondent for the Caribbean Music Awards, with the winner travelling to Trinidad and Tobago for the Sept 19, 2026 red carpet. Business Awards (Regional): Gosport Business Awards 2026 has launched, spotlighting local enterprise with free entry and category winners from last year.

Back-to-School Support: Project Aid Alliouagana’s 6th initiative delivered backpacks with stationery to 168 students, plus uniforms for 62, with community partners and volunteers helping make the day at Summer Breeze in Little Bay a real confidence boost. Hospital Naming Call: The Ministry of Health and Social Services has opened a public consultation (Aug 21–Sept 3) asking residents and the diaspora to suggest a name for Montserrat’s new national hospital, with submissions judged on identity, everyday clarity, and long-term relevance. Radio Culture Programming: Former ZJB broadcaster Franklyn “Algie” Greaves is launching “Strat Talk” on ZJB Radio Montserrat (starting Aug 22), a weekly cultural affairs show aimed at a non-political forum for heritage and development discussion. Music as Economic Power: Caribbean music producer Eddie Prynze Duberry-Allen’s “Culture is Currency” argues the region must professionalize creative business—especially around intellectual property, branding, contracts, and training—to turn music into sustainable creative economies. Tourism & Cruise Season: Montserrat Tourism Authority has released its 2026/2027 cruise schedule (Oct 2026–Apr 2027), highlighting visitor experiences from Plymouth to St George’s Hill and the local business opportunities each call brings. Regional Arts & Media: A Caribbean-wide search is underway for a new media correspondent for the Caribbean Music Awards, with the winner traveling to Trinidad & Tobago for the Sept 19, 2026 red carpet.

Back-to-School Support: Project Aid Alliouagana’s 6th initiative handed out backpacks with stationery to 168 students, plus uniforms for 62, investing over XCD$27,000 and thanking key partners and volunteers for the Marine Village event. Culture as Business: Caribbean music producer Eddie Prynze Duberry-Allen’s “Culture is Currency” calls on artistes and governments to build stronger creative business training, better IP and brand skills, and systems that turn music into sustainable economies. Radio & Heritage: Former ZJB broadcaster Franklyn “Algie” Greaves launches “Strat Talk” on ZJB Radio Montserrat (Aug 22), a weekly, non-political cultural affairs programme aimed at discussion and keeping Montserratians connected. National Hospital Naming: The Ministry of Health opens public consultation (Aug 21–Sep 3) inviting residents and the diaspora to suggest a name for the new national hospital, with criteria focused on identity and everyday suitability. Cruise Tourism: Montserrat Tourism Authority releases the 2026/2027 cruise schedule (Oct 2026–Apr 2027), highlighting opportunities for local operators and heritage experiences like Plymouth and St George’s Hill. Regional Arts & Media: A Caribbean-wide search for an emerging media correspondent for the Caribbean Music Awards is underway, offering the winner travel and red-carpet hosting duties.

Back-to-School Support: Project Aid Alliouagana’s 6th initiative delivered backpacks with stationery to 168 students and uniforms to 62, investing over XCD$27,000 and thanking key partners, vendors, and volunteers for the Marine Village, Little Bay event on Aug. 16. Culture as Business: Music producer Eddie Prynze Duberry-Allen’s “Culture is Currency” calls on Caribbean artistes and governments to professionalize the sector through creative business training, stronger cultural infrastructure, and better intellectual property and contract skills. Radio & Heritage: Former ZJB broadcaster Franklyn “Algie” Greaves launches “Strat Talk” on ZJB Radio Montserrat (Saturdays, 3:00–4:30 p.m.), aiming for a non-political forum on Montserrat’s culture, heritage, and development. Hospital Naming Drive: The Ministry of Health invites residents and the diaspora to suggest a name for Montserrat’s new national hospital, with submissions open Aug. 21–Sept. 3 and a committee to announce the decision publicly. Cruise Tourism: Montserrat Tourism Authority released the 2026/2027 cruise schedule (Oct 2026–Apr 2027), highlighting visitor experiences and local business opportunities. Sports Spotlight: Bahamas U14 boys opened the CFU U14 Boys Challenge Series with a 5-0 win over Montserrat.

Back-to-School Support: Project Aid Alliouagana delivered its 6th school initiative in Little Bay, helping 168 students with backpacks of stationery and supplying uniforms for 62 more, with community partners and volunteers boosting the day’s food and fun. Culture as Economic Power: Montserrat-born music producer Eddie Prynze Duberry-Allen is urging Caribbean artistes and governments to treat culture as “currency,” calling for stronger creative business training, better intellectual property skills, and systems that turn music into sustainable national revenue. Radio Spotlight: Former ZJB broadcaster Franklyn “Algie” Greaves launches “Strat Talk” on ZJB Radio Montserrat this Saturday, a weekly, non-political cultural affairs programme featuring guests on heritage and development. National Hospital Naming: The Ministry of Health is inviting residents and the diaspora to suggest a name for Montserrat’s new national hospital, with submissions open until Sept 3 and a public decision to follow. Tourism & Cruise Season: The Montserrat Tourism Authority has released its 2026/2027 cruise schedule, with calls expected from October 2026 to April 2027 to drive local business for taxi, tours, food, retail and heritage experiences.

Culture as Currency: Caribbean music producer Eddie Prynze Duberry-Allen is urging artistes, promoters and governments to stop “shortchanging” the region’s music economy, calling for stronger creative business training—IP management, brand building, contract negotiation, digital marketing and access to international markets—so authenticity becomes sustainable. Caribbean Music Awards Media Call: Dominican multimedia producer Jael Joseph has launched a Caribbean-wide search for an emerging media personality, with the winner traveling to Trinidad and Tobago for the Sept. 19, 2026 red carpet as a Media Correspondent. Montserrat Tourism: The Montserrat Tourism Authority has released the 2026/2027 cruise schedule (Oct 2026–Apr 2027), highlighting visits to Plymouth’s buried city and St George’s Hill, plus tours built around heritage, culture and nature. OECS Child Policy: OECS and UNICEF unveiled the Regional Child Policy and Strategic Plan 2026–2032, aiming for every child to feel safe, supported and empowered by 2032. Business of Art: A look at how artists run studios and storefronts together—keeping physical creative spaces alive while selling online.

Caribbean Media Spotlight: Dominican media producer Jael Joseph has launched the Black Island Girl Caribbean Media Correspondent Video Contest, offering one emerging Caribbean host the chance to travel to Trinidad and Tobago for the Caribbean Music Awards on Sept. 19, 2026, with flights, accommodation, and a red-carpet correspondent role. Montserrat Tourism: The Montserrat Tourism Authority released its 2026/2027 cruise schedule, with visits expected from October 2026 to April 2027, aiming to boost local taxi, tours, dining, retail, and artisan income while showcasing Plymouth and St George’s Hill. Regional Policy for Arts-Adjacent Growth: OECS, UNCTAD and ECLAC wrapped up an evidence-based push to strengthen trade-in-services policymaking across OECS states, using TiSSTAT to help governments plan export strategies. Youth Football (CFU): Guyana’s U14 boys head to the CFU Challenge Series in Punta Cana, opening against Montserrat on Aug. 16. Sports TV Listings: Newcastle United friendlies vs Strasbourg and Bayer Leverkusen come with global channel lineups for viewers across the Caribbean.

Montserrat Tourism: The Montserrat Tourism Authority has released its 2026/2027 cruise schedule, with visits expected from October 2026 to April 2027, bringing opportunities for taxi and tour operators, restaurants, retailers, artisans and other local businesses, plus more chances to showcase Plymouth’s buried city and St George’s Hill. Regional Policy & Trade: OECS, UNCTAD and ECLAC wrapped up an evidence-based push to strengthen Eastern Caribbean trade-in-services policymaking, using TiSSTAT to help member states build better export strategies and join global value chains. Regional Child Protection: OECS launched its Regional Child Policy and Strategic Plan 2026–2032 with UNICEF support, aiming for every child to feel safe, supported and empowered by 2032. Youth Football: The Bahamas U14 boys started the CFU Challenge Series in Punta Cana with a 3-0 win over Anguilla and then a 5-0 win over Montserrat. Arts & Culture (Global): Paul McCartney’s Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run returns in paperback, featuring a new conversation with filmmaker Morgan Neville.

Montserrat Tourism: The Montserrat Tourism Authority has released its 2026/2027 cruise schedule, with visits expected from October 2026 through April 2027—bringing opportunities for taxi and tour operators, restaurants, retailers, artisans, and heritage-focused excursions like Plymouth’s buried city and St George’s Hill. Regional Arts & Youth: OECS, UNCTAD and ECLAC wrapped up a project aimed at strengthening evidence-based trade-in-services policymaking across the Eastern Caribbean, using TiSSTAT to help member states build export strategies. Arts in the Community: Anna Whippen’s “Phases” installation is set to run at Bialek Park through September, featuring scanned, waterproof-printed works created for women’s mental health. Football & Local Pride: Guyana’s GFF U14 boys head to the CFU Challenge Series in Punta Cana, opening against Montserrat on August 16. Music & Books: Paul McCartney’s Wings oral history returns in paperback on October 6, with a new conversation with filmmaker Morgan Neville. Human Stories: A reflective piece on Pope Leo XIV and LGBTQ Catholics in the Dominican Republic highlights dignity, faith, and bridge-building.