AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRugby & Tourism: Saint Lucia kicks off the fifth International Carnival Sevens “Rugby in Paradise” with international teams arriving for the men’s and women’s tournaments starting Aug 1, including squads from Martinique, Guyana, and more—plus local Saint Lucia Select teams and women’s sides. Culture Spotlight (Martinique): Fort-de-France hosted the fourth Reggae Therapy Music Festival (July 11–12), drawing 20,000+ fans and major names like Julian Marley, Barrington Levy, Alborosie, Tarrus Riley, and local talent—cementing Martinique’s pull for big summer events. Euro Notes & Identity: The ECB confirms the Canary Islands and other overseas territories will appear on the next euro banknotes redesign, with Martinique explicitly mentioned among the outermost regions. Reggae Photos (Martinique): A photo recap keeps the Reggae Therapy buzz going, capturing crowd energy and standout performances from the two-day lineup. Health & Food Debate: A Martinique-focused commentary challenges panic around a pesticide-use statistic, urging a fuller conversation about food safety, public health, and what the numbers do (and don’t) explain. Sports in the Region: Saint Lucia prepares for the Windward Islands Secondary School Games (8 days from July 25), unveiling teams and training plans across athletics, football, netball, and volleyball. Youth & Environment (Grenada): Flow and the Grenada Green Group launch school recycling bins to cut plastic pollution and build recycling habits among students.
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