AGP Executive Report

Underwater Art: Below Saint Lucia is set to open at Anse La Verdure in November, with 31 sculptures celebrating the island’s heritage and influential figures. It is the first phase of a planned three-part underwater park. La Magéwit: The Cultural Development Foundation is inviting the public to wear blue or purple on October 16 and join the Gwan Fèt on October 17 to celebrate Saint Lucia’s flower-festival tradition. Local Makers: Viceroy’s new campaign spotlights Saint Lucian makers among 10 creatives across five destinations, with guest experiences rooted in local craft, music and culture. Caribbean Cinema: Jamaican thriller Stew Peas opens in Saint Lucia and six other territories on October 29—the first Jamaican film distributed regionally by Caribbean Cinemas. Music: Mr. Platinum’s “Buttercup 26” celebrates love, family and the influence of his father, cultural music icon Hubert Breeze’ Fevrier. Malie Donn’s The Golden Child has also topped Apple Music reggae charts in Saint Lucia and two other territories. Books: Olympic champion Julien Alfred donated 50 copies of a children’s book about her journey to support school libraries.

La Magéwit: The Cultural Development Foundation is urging Saint Lucians to wear blue or purple on October 16, ahead of the flower festival’s Gwan Fèt on October 17. The annual celebration honours the island’s cultural heritage and aims to bring more young people into the tradition. New Music: Saint Lucian artist Mr. Platinum’s “Buttercup 26,” featuring Shanead Sims and Brawvo X, celebrates love and pays tribute to his father, cultural music icon Hubert Breeze Fevrier. Caribbean Charts: Malie Donn’s debut album, The Golden Child, reached No. 1 on Apple Music’s reggae albums chart in Saint Lucia and several other territories. Caribbean Cinema: Jamaican thriller Stew Peas opens in Saint Lucia and six other Caribbean territories on October 29—the first Jamaican film distributed regionally by Caribbean Cinemas. Kwéyòl Stage: Chanté Kwéyòl returns October 24 at Serenity Park, with 19 artistes set to perform original songs in the national competition. Young Readers: Olympic champion Julien Alfred donated 50 copies of a children’s book about her journey to Saint Lucia’s Diverse Classroom Books charity.

New Music: Saint Lucian singer Mr. Platinum has released “Buttercup 26,” a love song that also honours his father, cultural music icon Hubert Breeze’ Fevrier. Chart Success: Malie Donn’s debut album, The Golden Child, has topped Apple Music’s Reggae Albums chart in St. Lucia and two other territories, with strong placements across the Caribbean and beyond. Kwéyòl Culture: The Cultural Development Foundation is urging the public to wear blue or purple for La Magéwit Colours Day on October 16, ahead of Gwan Fèt on October 17. Books and Inspiration: Julien Alfred donated 50 copies of a children’s book about her athletic journey to Diverse Classroom Books, which plans to share them with schools. Film: Jamaican thriller Stew Peas is set to open in St. Lucia and six other Caribbean territories on October 29, after earning six Caribbean Film Awards nominations. Kwéyòl Music: Chanté Kwéyòl returns October 24 at Serenity Park, with 19 performers set to compete in the national song competition.

Youth & Books: Olympic champion Julien Alfred donated 50 copies of Peanut and the Julien Alfred Visit to Diverse Classroom Books at her former school, Ciceron Primary, helping bring her story to young readers across Saint Lucia. Caribbean Film: Jamaican thriller Stew Peas is set to open in Saint Lucia and six other Caribbean territories on October 29. The film is also competing for six honours at the inaugural Caribbean Film Awards. Music: Malie Donn’s debut album, The Golden Child, has reached No. 1 on Apple Music’s Reggae Albums chart in Saint Lucia. Kwéyòl Culture: Nineteen artistes will compete in the Chanté Kwéyòl National Song Competition on October 24 at Serenity Park, showcasing original music in Saint Lucia’s indigenous language. Carnival Abroad: Saint Lucian performers and music are being showcased at Miami Broward Carnival, extending the island’s Carnival profile to new audiences.

Caribbean Cinema: Jamaican thriller Stew Peas will open in Saint Lucia and six other Caribbean territories on October 29, marking the first time Caribbean Cinemas has distributed a Jamaican film. The movie is also up for six awards at the inaugural Caribbean Film Awards. Music Charts: Dancehall artist Malie Donn’s debut album, The Golden Child, has reached No. 1 on Apple Music’s Reggae Albums chart in Saint Lucia and No. 3 on its overall Albums chart. Kwéyòl Music: Nineteen performers are set to compete at the 14th Chanté Kwéyòl on October 24 at Serenity Park, bringing original songs in Saint Lucia’s indigenous language to the stage. Lucian Carnival Abroad: Saint Lucia’s music and performers are being showcased at Miami Broward Carnival through October 13, continuing a partnership aimed at reaching new audiences. Local Talent: Dove Productions has recognised young participants in its film, jazz and culinary programmes. Reggae artist Mr Platinum has also released Buttercup 26, honouring his father, cultural music figure Hubert “Breeze” Fevrier.

Kwéyòl Music: Chanté Kwéyòl returns October 24 at Serenity Park, with 19 artists set to compete for the monarch title. The annual event has helped bring more than 100 original songs in Saint Lucia’s indigenous language to the stage. Carnival Abroad: Lucian performers and music are being showcased at Miami Broward Carnival through October 13, extending the island’s cultural reach to new audiences. Film: Jamaican thriller Stew Peas, nominated for six Caribbean Film Awards, is set to open in Saint Lucia on October 29 as part of its regional release. Local Talent: Dove Productions celebrated young participants in its film, jazz and culinary programmes, including Caribbean Youth Film Festival entrants and culinary challenge winner Tyler Willie. New Music: Saint Lucian reggae artist Mr Platinum’s new track, “Buttercup 26,” honours his father, cultural music figure Hubert “Breeze” Fevrier, and celebrates love and family legacy.

Kwéyòl Music: Chanté Kwéyòl returns October 24 at Serenity Park, with 19 artistes competing for the title. Now in its 14th year, the event has helped create more than 100 original songs in Saint Lucia’s indigenous language. Lucian Carnival Abroad: Saint Lucia’s music and Carnival culture are being showcased at Miami Broward Carnival, with the tourism partnership running through October 13 and featuring local performers and musical genres. Caribbean Film: Jamaican thriller Stew Peas is nominated for six Caribbean Film Awards, including Best Feature Film. It is set for release in Saint Lucia and six other Caribbean territories on October 29. Music Legacy: St Lucian artiste Mr Platinum’s new reggae track Buttercup 26 celebrates love and honours the legacy of his father, cultural music icon Hubert “Breeze” Fevrier. Youth Arts: Dove Productions recognised young participants in Saint Lucia Junior Jazz, the Caribbean Youth Film Festival and a culinary challenge, celebrating emerging talent in music, film and food.

Caribbean Film: Jamaican thriller Stew Peas is nominated in six categories at Saturday’s Caribbean Film Awards, including Best Feature and Best Film. Its regional cinema release begins October 29, with Saint Lucia among the stops. Caribbean Music: The Caribbean Music Awards’ first Elite Weekend in Trinidad brought more than 100 artists and industry figures together for performances and talks on taking the region’s music global. Saint Lucian Reggae: Mr Platinum’s new track Buttercup 26, featuring Shanead Sims and Brawvo X, celebrates love and honours his father, cultural music icon Hubert “Breeze” Fevrier. Youth Arts: Dove Productions recognised young participants in Saint Lucia Junior Jazz, the Caribbean Youth Film Festival and the Independence Culinary Gold Cuisine Challenge. Books and Heritage: Soufrière Action Theater’s poetry collection Blood, Tears and Politics explores identity, history and resistance, while the Saint Lucia National Trust is drawing attention to the island’s little-known Brigand Wars history.

New Music: Saint Lucian reggae artist Mr Platinum has released Buttercup 26, a love song featuring Shanead Sims and Brawvo X that also honours his father, cultural music icon Hubert “Breeze” Fevrier. Youth Arts: Dove Productions celebrated young talent across film, jazz and culinary arts, recognising participants in the Caribbean Youth Film Festival, Saint Lucia Junior Jazz and the Independence Culinary Gold Cuisine Challenge. Poetry: Soufriere Action Theater’s Blood, Tears and Politics: Poetry of Roots and Resistance brings local voices to themes of identity, memory and resistance. Caribbean Cinema: DANM dominated the 2026 Trinidad and Tobago Film Festival, earning a double win as Caribbean cinema gained a regional spotlight.

Youth Arts: Dove Productions celebrated young talent at an awards ceremony in Rodney Heights, recognising participants in the Caribbean Youth Film Festival, Saint Lucia Junior Jazz and the Independence Culinary Gold Cuisine Challenge. Six culinary contestants created dishes featuring breadfruit and smoked herring. Poetry & Heritage: A review praises Blood, Tears and Politics: Poetry of Roots and Resistance, a collection by Soufriere Action Theater members exploring identity, injustice, memory and local history. The Saint Lucia National Trust also brought attention to the 1796 Brigand Wars, sharing new research on more than 2,000 prisoners deported to Britain and holding a workshop for educators. Music & Festivals: A guide to the 2026 World Creole Music Festival highlights dates, lineup, tickets and travel planning. Saint Lucian reggae artist Jah Destiny is also drawing attention for music rooted in conscious themes.

Literary Voices: Earl Bousquet’s latest College memories revisit his years at St. Mary’s College amid Saint Lucia’s social and political change. Poetry: A new review praises Blood, Tears and Politics: Poetry of Roots and Resistance, a collection by Soufriere Action Theater members exploring identity, injustice, memory and survival. Kwéyòl Culture: Heritage Month celebrations are urging Saint Lucians to embrace the language as part of their shared identity. Music: Saint Lucian reggae artist Jah Destiny is bringing conscious music to a wider audience. Caribbean Cinema: The film DANM led the way at the 2026 Trinidad and Tobago Film Festival, where Caribbean cinema scored a notable double win.

Saint Lucia’s Creative Side: A new travel feature spotlights the island’s Creole culture, artisan markets and heritage tours alongside its rainforest and resorts. Regional Music: Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival runs October 23–25 in Roseau, with Ne-Yo, Machel Montano and Caribbean acts on the bill. Caribbean Cinema: “DANM” took top honors at the 20th Trinidad and Tobago Film Festival, marking a double win for Caribbean cinema. Reggae: Saint Lucian artist Jah Destiny is featured for bringing conscious reggae to audiences around the world.

Island Culture: Saint Lucia’s varied appeal goes beyond its beaches, with heritage sites, artisan markets and Creole culture among the experiences highlighted for visitors. Kwéyòl Heritage: The Folk Research Centre has launched Heritage Month under the theme “Kwéyòl Belongs to All of Us,” with celebrations set to spotlight local music, dance and oral history. Music: Reggae artist Jah Destiny continues to share his blend of reggae, rock and soul with audiences, drawing on a catalogue of more than 100 original songs. Football: The Piton Boyz have won three straight CONCACAF Nations League matches and moved to the top of Group B.

Judicial Spotlight: The Caribbean Court of Justice will hold its first-ever itinerant sittings in Saint Lucia on Oct. 7–8, with a full seven-member bench hearing matters from St. Lucia, Guyana and Belize, and livestream access via the CCJ website. Arts & Culture: Kwéyòl Heritage Month kicked off at Laborie Market with performances and the announcement of host communities for Jounen Kwéyòl Day, under the theme “Kwéyòl-la Sé Sa Nou Tout.” Tourism & Lifestyle: Bay Gardens Resorts unveiled Sapphire Sands Villas, a new five-star, nine-villa retreat on Reduit Beach with butler service, a waterfront spa and a Korean-Caribbean restaurant. Sports: West Indies opened their India T20I series with a tough loss; Kamil Pooran’s debut drew attention, and he also clarified he’s not related to Nicholas Pooran. Community & Health: World No Alcohol Day was marked under “Alcohol and Me,” urging reflection and safer choices. Youth & Policy: Minister Kenson Casimir pushed for faster rollout of Saint Lucia’s National Youth Policy and Action Plan 2025–2030.

Youth Spotlight: Braham Area High School student Avery Johnson shares her busy mix of cross country, basketball, softball, and stage performances—plus her role as St. Lucia 2026 for the Dala Heritage Society. Tourism & Media: The Cayman Islands Department of Tourism is named lead sponsor for the 2026 Caribbean Media Exchange (CMEx) Leadership Awards, with the event set for Dec. 6 in Miami. Creole Culture: Saint Lucia kicked off Kwéyòl Heritage Month at Laborie Market, highlighting host communities for Jounen Kwéyòl Day and the theme “Kwéyòl-la Sé Sa Nou Tout.” Courts & Civic Life: The Caribbean Court of Justice will hold historic itinerant sittings in Saint Lucia on Oct. 7–8, with a full seven-member bench hearing matters from St. Lucia, Guyana, and Belize. Health & Community: World No Alcohol Day was marked under “Alcohol and Me,” urging reflection and moderation without shame. Sports: Local cricket mourns the sudden death of Choiseul off-spinner Alvinaus “Mushy” Simon, while football fans get junior league semi-final fixtures at the Technical Centre in Dennery. Disaster Preparedness: Choiseul becomes “Tsunami Ready,” with evacuation routes, warning signs, education, and drills in place.

Festival Guide: World Creole Music Festival 2026 is officially set for Oct 23–25 at Windsor Park Sports Stadium in Roseau, Dominica, with gates opening nightly and a verified lineup headlined by Ne-Yo and Machel Montano. Regional Justice: The Caribbean Court of Justice will hold its first-ever itinerant sittings in Saint Lucia on Oct 7–8, with a full seven-member bench hearing matters from St Lucia, Guyana and Belize, and livestream access. Arts & Culture: Kwéyòl Heritage Month kicked off at Laborie Market with performances and host-community announcements for Jounen Kwéyòl Day, under the theme “Kwéyòl-la Sé Sa Nou Tout.” Health & Community: A Cas En Bas student injured in a Sept 18 collision is still awaiting surgery, with her family calling for support as the procedure remains pending. Sports Spotlight: Dwayne Bravo pulled off a standout one-handed catch in the World Championship of Legends 2026. Youth & Policy: Minister Kenson Casimir pushed for faster implementation of Saint Lucia’s National Youth Policy and Action Plan 2025–2030. Public Safety: GK Insurance is urging motorists to drive carefully this Thanksgiving weekend as road fatalities and serious crashes remain a concern.