AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoLocal History & Resistance: A new spotlight on Nellie Ebou recalls the early-1800s uprising on Mayreau (then part of today’s St. Vincent and the Grenadines), where an enslaved woman attacked a planter and was later publicly executed—an act framed as resistance that still belongs to the region’s shared memory. Back-to-School Support: France’s back-to-school allowance (ARS) is being paid this Tuesday to nearly three million families across mainland France, Guadeloupe, French Guiana, and Martinique, with amounts tied to children’s ages (about €427–€466) to help cover school start costs. Caribbean Film Spotlight: CSIFF26 has unveiled its 2026 official selection—47 films from 14 countries, including Martinique—bringing Caribbean stories and diaspora voices together for Oct. 9–11 in New York. Travel & Lifestyle: Le Domaine des Bulles in Le Vauclin is offering a standout stay: four transparent “bubble” rooms in the trees, mixing breakfast, table d’hôte dining, and wellness for a nature-forward Martinique retreat. Culture Calendar: “Your Week Ahead: Aug. 18 to 24, 2026” points to what’s on across the region, including major entertainment and community events.
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