AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoArts & Community: Jo-Annah Richards has been appointed Director of the Montserrat Arts Council, effective August 10, bringing public-sector finance, audit, risk and arts administration experience to strengthen MAC’s leadership and strategy. Calypso Spotlight: Keithroy “De Bear” Morson reclaimed the 2026 Leeward Islands Calypso Monarch title in Anguilla, scoring 866 points; Roxxy (Anguilla) took first runner-up with 784 and King Young Destroyer (Antigua) placed second runner-up with 746. Football (Youth): Montserrat named an 18-player U14 squad for the CFU Challenge Series in Punta Cana, with group matches against Guyana (Aug 16), The Bahamas (Aug 17) and Anguilla (Aug 19). Regional Sports (Officials): ECVA is running a National Referees Course in the Virgin Islands, with practical training set to run alongside the ECVA Senior Championships. Culture & Debate (AI): A ZJB Radio panel discussed whether AI-assisted music should be allowed in calypso, how it could affect judging, and who should own creator rights. Travel/Policy Watch: Chad and the Republic of the Congo plan visa-free entry for all African nationals from January 1, 2027.
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