AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCultural Spotlight: Calypso season kicked off with a full-house opening night from Kaiso Pros Tent at the National Cultural Centre, blending fresh calypsos with a later soca/Dennery showcase and proving the genre still packs real pull. Literary Recognition: Saint Lucian-born poet Canisia Lubrin and Karen Solie landed on the longlist for the 2026 League of Canadian Poets prizes, with Lubrin’s work earning a Pat Lowther Memorial Award nomination. Food & Books: Chef Nina Compton’s debut cookbook earned a 2026 James Beard Book Award nomination in the US Foodways category—another international spotlight on St. Lucia’s culinary voice. Sports & Community Pride: City Blasters sealed an undefeated Saint Lucia Premier League T20 title, beating Choiseul by 73 runs in a rain-reduced final. Youth & Wellness: SRDF and NIC launch “Summit in Sneakers,” a Gros Piton guided team climb for National Sneaker Day. Local Carnival Support: Piton Malta steps in as title sponsor for Lucian Junior Carnival 2026, backing the next generation of performers.
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