AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSoufrière Local Leadership: Jade Mountain CEO Yasha Troubetzkoy has been sworn in as the new Mayor of Soufrière/Fond St Jacques, with councillors taking charge for the next two years. Caribbean Music & Culture: The Caribbean Music Awards, hosted in Trinidad on September 19, is being pitched as a boost for the region’s “orange economy,” linking music to tourism and spending. Track & Field Spotlight (Saint Lucia in the mix): In Budapest’s inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship, Saint Lucian star Julien Alfred took silver in the women’s 100m behind Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, while Jefferson-Wooden also won the title in a world-leading 10.62. Cricket (Big regional move): Saint Lucia is set to host the Windward Islands Volcanoes franchise from October 1, with home matches at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground for at least three years. Digital Skills Opportunity: OECS Advanced Digital Skills Scholarship applications open September 10 and close September 20, with training areas spanning AI, cybersecurity, cloud, data, and more. Community Mental Health: Free counselling support is available across many Saint Lucian communities, with referrals to the Mental Wellness Centre when clinical care is needed. Arts & Community Loss: Soufrière singer Selwyna Charles has died, remembered for her performances and her work with groups including Future Lights.
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