AGP Executive Report

Tropical Storm Dolly: A new Atlantic system formed days after country icon Dolly Parton’s death, with forecasters warning it could bring heavy rain to the northern Lesser Antilles and possibly affect travel plans as it tracks toward the Caribbean. Royal Caribbean Spotlight: King Charles and Queen Camilla are set to visit the Caribbean starting Oct. 27, with stops in The Bahamas and Guyana before attending the Commonwealth summit in Antigua in early November. Freddie Mercury at the V&A: The V&A will host a free temporary trail, “Freddie Mercury Splendid Things,” featuring eight of his iconic outfits to mark his 80th birthday. Caribbean Music Economy: Montserrat-born producer Eddie Prynze Duberry-Allen urges Caribbean artistes and governments to treat music as “culture currency,” pushing stronger training, IP management, and creative business systems. Montserrat in Global Grants: Global Grants supported nine exchanges, including a Montserrat project, spanning media production, language reach, cultural archiving, and newsroom skills. Tropical Expedition Cruising: A roundup highlights top warm-water expedition cruises, from Raja Ampat’s reefs and manta rays to other remote tropical routes. Sports & Culture Watch: SAFA governance turmoil escalates with calls to delay elections and place the body under administration, while global TV listings keep football fans tuned in.

Book Culture: Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s gothic horror reign gets a spotlight with a full ranking of all 12 of her novels, from Mexican Gothic to Signal to Noise, highlighting how her stories blend scares with history, power, race, class, and gender. Music & Fashion Heritage: Freddie Mercury’s iconic outfits are set for a free London V&A display for his 80th birthday, with eight looks in Freddie Mercury Splendid Things, curated with Mary Austin and tied to key career moments. Caribbean Arts & Economy: Montserrat-born producer Eddie Prynze Duberry-Allen urges Caribbean artistes and governments to treat culture as “currency,” calling for stronger creative business training, better IP management, and investment in cultural infrastructure. Weather & Regional Attention: Tropical Storm Dolly forms in the Atlantic days after Dolly Parton’s death, with forecasts pointing to heavy rain risk for parts of the Lesser Antilles and possible impacts for Caribbean travel plans. Royal & Commonwealth Spotlight: King Charles and Queen Camilla announce a Caribbean visit starting Oct. 27, with stops in The Bahamas and Guyana before the Antigua Commonwealth summit. Local Sports/Community: Gosport Business Awards 2026 launches, with last year’s Montserrat Events among the winners—celebrating regional enterprise and arts-adjacent community work.

Community Health: Montserrat’s Ministry of Health has opened a public consultation to help name the island’s new national hospital, running Aug 21 to Sept 3, with residents and the diaspora invited to submit a proposed name and explain its meaning. Local Culture & Media: 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. Arts & Music Economy: Montserrat-born producer Eddie Prynze Duberry-Allen urges Caribbean artistes and governments to treat culture as a business—pushing stronger creative training, better IP management, and sustainable systems for music-driven growth. Youth Support: Project Aid Alliouagana’s 6th Back-to-School drive delivered backpacks and supplies to 168 students, with uniforms for 62 more, plus community support from local partners and volunteers. International Spotlight: Freddie Mercury’s iconic costumes are set for a free display at London’s V&A to mark his 80th birthday. Sports Viewing: Global TV listings were published for Tottenham v Newcastle and Newcastle v Liverpool.

Sports on TV: Tottenham take on Newcastle in a live, global broadcast listing roundup ahead of Saturday’s 5:30pm (UK) kick-off, with coverage details for many territories. Arts & culture (Montserrat): ZJB Radio Montserrat is set to launch “Strat Talk,” a new weekly cultural affairs programme hosted by Franklyn “Algie” Greaves, aiming for a non-political forum on Montserrat’s culture, heritage and development. Community & education: Project Aid Alliouagana’s sixth back-to-school drive in Little Bay supported 168 students with backpacks and stationery, with 62 also receiving uniforms, backed by local partners and volunteers. Health & identity: 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, with submissions judged on relevance, everyday clarity, and island identity. Music & business: Montserrat-born producer Eddie Prynze Duberry-Allen pushes a “Culture is Currency” message, urging Caribbean artistes and governments to professionalise the music sector through training, IP management and stronger creative economies. Global arts: Freddie Mercury’s iconic outfits are headed to London’s V&A for a free temporary trail marking his 80th birthday.

Local Arts & Culture: Montserrat-born music producer Eddie Prynze Duberry-Allen is urging Caribbean artistes and governments to treat music as real economic infrastructure, arguing that “culture is currency” and calling for stronger creative business training, better IP management, and systems that help artists build sustainable brands and access international markets. Community & Youth: Project Aid Alliouagana’s sixth back-to-school drive supported 168 students with backpacks of stationery and supplies, with 62 also receiving uniforms, investing over XCD$27,000 and crediting local partners, vendors, and volunteers for the day’s support and fun. Radio & Heritage: Former ZJB broadcaster Franklyn “Algie” Greaves is launching “Strat Talk,” a weekly Saturday cultural affairs programme focused on Montserrat’s culture, heritage, and development in a non-political forum. Public Participation (Health): The Ministry of Health has opened a consultation for residents and the diaspora to suggest a name for Montserrat’s new national hospital, running to Sept 3, with submissions judged on identity, everyday clarity, and long-term relevance. Arts Spotlight (Global): Freddie Mercury’s iconic costumes are set for a free London V&A display to mark his 80th birthday, celebrating his fashion legacy through eight looks. Weather Watch: Tropical Storm Dolly has formed in the Atlantic and may bring heavy rain to the northern Lesser Antilles as it approaches the Leeward Islands.

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.