AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCaribbean Culture & Economy: Montserrat-born music producer Eddie Prynze Duberry-Allen issues a Caribbean-wide call in “Culture is Currency,” urging artistes and governments to professionalise the sector through better creative business training, stronger IP skills, and investment in archives, studios, and cultural infrastructure. Regional Health Leadership: Dr. Eva Jané Llopis has assumed duties as PAHO/WHO Representative for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Countries, overseeing technical cooperation across Barbados, OECS states, and UK territories including Montserrat. Church, Language & Leadership: Pope Leo XIV’s appointments highlight a shift toward English-speaking communication in the Vatican, with Montserrat Alvarado set to lead Holy See communications as Prefect of the Dicastery for Communication. Sports & Community: Vincentian duo Rasheed Huggins and Nikita Campbell Cumberbatch become certified national referees after an Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association course. Travel & Lifestyle: South African passport holders get visa-free access to 17 Caribbean destinations, including Montserrat, according to the Henley Passport Index. Arts & Literature: Catherine Lacey spotlights Montserrat Roig’s antifascist Catalan classic “Goodbye, Ramona,” tracing women’s lives through the Spanish Civil War and beyond. Global Spotlight: Freddie Mercury costumes go on display at London’s V&A in a free trail marking his 80th birthday.
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