AGP Executive Report

Literary History: A new feature revisits novelist Anna Seghers’s 1941 escape from Nazi-occupied Europe, which brought her family to Martinique alongside fellow refugee artists. Shatta & Dancehall: Jamaican star Shaggy praised SHAZ’s shatta rework of “Boom Body,” spotlighting a sound that grew out of Martinique and is now reaching wider audiences. Regional Music: Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival runs October 23–25, with Martinique zouk singer Maurane Voyer on Friday’s lineup. Football: Martinique will face Aruba in a Gold Cup qualifying play-in, with a place in the preliminary round at stake.

Martinique Football: Martinique will face Aruba in a Gold Cup play-in, with a place in the tournament’s preliminary round at stake after the team’s Nations League relegation. Shatta Goes Global: Jamaican dancehall star Shaggy praised SHAZ’s shatta remix of “Boom Body,” spotlighting a sound that grew out of Martinique. Creole Music: Martinique zouk singer Maurane Voyer is on the lineup for Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival, set for October 23–25 in Roseau.

Shatta Spotlight: Shaggy has praised SHAZ’s shatta rework of “Boom Body,” giving a boost to a sound rooted in Martinique and gaining wider attention. It’s unclear whether the remix will receive an official release. Martinique Football: Les Matinino will face Aruba in a November Gold Cup Play-In tie, with a place in the tournament’s qualifying preliminaries at stake.

Caribbean Football: Martinique will face Aruba in a Gold Cup play-in, while the team’s Nations League campaign ended in relegation to League B. Jamaica and Haiti, meanwhile, are through to the quarter-finals. Shatta Spotlight: Shaggy praised SHAZ’s shatta rework of “Boom Body,” giving a high-profile boost to the Martinique-born sound. Creole Music: Martinique singer Maurane Voyer is on the lineup for Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival, running October 23–25 in Roseau.

Shatta Spotlight: Shaggy praised SHAZ’s shatta remix of “Boom Body,” giving the Martinique-born genre a high-profile co-sign and a fresh link back to its dancehall roots. Martinique Music Abroad: Martinique zouk singer Maurane Voyer is on the lineup for Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival, set for October 23–25. Football: Martinique will face Aruba in a Gold Cup Play-In tie after being relegated to League B in the Nations League.

Shatta Spotlight: Shaggy praised SHAZ’s shatta rework of “Boom Body,” welcoming a sound shaped in Martinique and now spreading across the region. Gold Cup Push: Martinique will face Aruba in a November play-in for a place in the 2027 Gold Cup preliminary round, after being relegated to Concacaf Nations League B. Martinique Reggae: Singer Lu Wilson, who lives in Martinique and has Martinican roots, has given Kenny Rogers’ “Lady” a reggae makeover, drawing on a personal connection to the song. Festival Stage: Martinique zouk singer Maurane Voyer is on the lineup for Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival, set for October 23–25 in Roseau.

Shatta Spotlight: Shaggy has publicly praised SHAZ’s shatta rework of “Boom Body,” giving a boost to a sound that grew out of Martinique and is spreading across the French Caribbean. Gold Cup Qualifiers: Martinique will face Aruba in a November play-in for a place in the 2027 CONCACAF Gold Cup preliminary round. Martinique Music: Singer Lu Wilson, who lives in Martinique, has reimagined Lionel Richie’s “Lady” with a reggae feel, drawing on a personal connection to the song. Festival Stage: Martinique zouk singer Maurane Voyer is on the lineup for Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival, set for October 23–25.

Shatta Spotlight: Shaggy has publicly praised SHAZ’s shatta rework of “Boom Body,” giving Martinique-born shatta a high-profile co-sign. It’s unclear whether the remix will receive an official release. Festival Lineup: Martinique zouk singer Maurane Voyer is on the bill for Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival, set for October 23–25 in Roseau. Local Music: Martinique-based singer Lu Wilson has reimagined Kenny Rogers’ “Lady” with a reggae feel, drawing on a personal connection to the song. Football: Martinique’s Concacaf Nations League campaign ended in relegation to League B after Jamaica’s draw with Honduras secured the Reggae Boyz a quarterfinal place.

Shatta Spotlight: Shaggy publicly praised SHAZ’s shatta rework of “Boom Body,” giving the Martinique-born genre a high-profile nod. It’s unclear whether the remix will receive an official release. Martinique Music: Singer Lu Wilson, who lives in Martinique, has given Kenny Rogers’ “Lady” a reggae treatment, drawing on a personal connection to the song and an earlier reggae cover. Regional Festival: Martinique zouk artist Maurane Voyer is on the October 23–25 World Creole Music Festival bill in Dominica. Film: Martinique filmmakers are among those represented in submissions to Bermuda’s inaugural Black Film Festival, scheduled for October 15–18.

Martinique Football: Martinique will drop to League B after finishing the Concacaf Nations League group on four points; Jamaica’s 1-1 draw with Honduras sealed the outcome. Creole Music: Martinique singer Maurane Voyer is on the Friday bill for Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival, running October 23–25 in Roseau. Martinique on Screen: The inaugural Bermuda Black Film Festival, October 15–18, received submissions from Martinique among entries from more than 15 countries and territories. Local Music: Martinique-based Lu Wilson has released a reggae-flavoured take on Kenny Rogers’ “Lady,” inspired by the song’s melody and his own memories of discovering it.

Nations League: Martinique were relegated to League B after Jamaica’s 1–1 draw with Honduras secured the Reggae Boyz a quarterfinal place, leaving Martinique level on four points but behind Honduras on the group standings. Creole Music: Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival returns October 23–25, with Martinique zouk singer Maurane Voyer among the announced performers. Martinique Music: Singer Lu Wilson, who lives in Martinique, has released a reggae-flavoured cover of Kenny Rogers’ “Lady,” shaped by a personal connection to the song and a reggae version he discovered years ago.

Creole Culture & Music: The World Creole Music Festival 2026 is officially set for Oct. 23–25 at Windsor Park Sports Stadium in Roseau, Dominica, with a verified lineup and big-name headliners including Ne-Yo and Machel Montano, plus a full night-by-night guide to cut through fake flyers. Arts & Language: A language feud in Guadeloupe has reignited debate over Creole vs. French, after a prefect accused a Black fisherman of disrespect for speaking Creole—sparking outrage over colonial history and everyday power. Martinique Sports Spotlight: CONCACAF Nations League action keeps Martinique in the spotlight, with matchups listed for the day and local fans watching the group race closely. Community & Infrastructure: Carriacou and Petite Martinique marked a major water-security milestone with the commissioning of G-CREWS assets at Princess Royal Hospital grounds, adding large storage tanks to strengthen resilience after past drought impacts. Local Music Feature: Lu Wilson, based in Martinique, puts a reggae spin on Kenny Rogers’ “Lady,” sharing the personal story behind the cover and its production. Film & Diaspora: The inaugural Bermuda Black Film Festival runs Oct. 15–18, themed “Connecting Voices Across the Diaspora,” with submissions including Martinique and Guadeloupe.

Music & Festivals: World Creole Music Festival 2026 is officially set for Oct 23–25 at Windsor Park Sports Stadium in Roseau, Dominica, with gates opening 7pm–8pm nightly and music running late into the early morning; the guide stresses it’s the verified official lineup after fake flyers spread online, and highlights major names including Ne-Yo and Machel Montano. Sports (Martinique in focus): CONCACAF Nations League action keeps Martinique front and center, with the Reggae Boyz’ coach Rudolph Speid urging Jamaica to chase results after a 1-0 loss to 10-man Honduras, while TV listings show Martinique vs. El Salvador scheduled at Stade Pierre-Aliker. Local Youth Football (Caribbean-wide, includes Petite Martinique): Grenada’s GFA–Beacon Insurance Primary School Football Competition 2026 launches Oct 7, featuring 54 boys’ teams and 51 girls’ teams across parishes, including Carriacou and Petite Martinique. Culture & Language: A Guadeloupe language feud over Creole vs French has sparked outrage after a prefect accused a Black fisherman of disrespect for speaking Creole, reigniting debates about colonialism and class. Arts & Heritage: The Toronto Biennial of Art runs through site-specific works tied to waterways and the Great Loop, using artists’ projects to connect ecological and political disruption across the region.

Martinique in CONCACAF Spotlight: The Reggae Boyz face Honduras in the Nations League with coach Rudolph Speid insisting on all-three-points urgency after a 1-0 loss to 10-man Honduras and a fatigue-hit, off-plan performance. Local Sports on TV: Martinique is also listed in today’s Nations League schedule (Martinique vs El Salvador), keeping regional football front and center for viewers. Caribbean Music & Culture: Lu Wilson, based in Martinique, puts a reggae touch on Lionel Richie’s “Lady,” sharing how the song’s emotion pulled him in and how he’s making it his own. Arts & Heritage: EllaLink launches the EllaLink Caribbean Gateway initiative, a new fibre cable corridor linking French Caribbean islands including Martinique and Guadeloupe—big news for the region’s media and connectivity. Community & Infrastructure: G-CREWS water assets are commissioned at Princess Royal Hospital grounds in Belair, boosting climate resilience for Carriacou and Petite Martinique with major storage tanks and health-system upgrades. Remembering a Legend: The Caribbean mourns Slinger Francisco, “The Mighty Sparrow,” celebrated for turning calypso into social commentary and cultural storytelling.

CONCACAF Nations League (Martinique): Martinique takes on El Salvador today at 11:50 a.m. (FS2), with the group race heating up in Group B. Sports TV Roundup: Today’s schedule also features MLB Division Series games (White Sox–Guardians and Yankees–Rays on TBS), plus NFL and NHL matchups across major networks. Reggae Boyz Focus: Jamaica’s Rudolph Speid says his side failed to execute in Monday’s 1-0 loss to 10-man Honduras, leaving the Nations League picture tense heading into today’s key fixtures. Music Spotlight (Martinique): Lu Wilson, based in Martinique, puts a reggae touch on Lionel Richie’s “Lady,” produced by Pineapple Records. Arts & Culture: Facade Foundation’s New York installation “The Little Prince” runs through spring 2027, turning city scaffolding into public art. Language & Identity: A Guadeloupe language feud over Creole vs French sparks fresh debate on colonialism and respect.

CONCACAF Nations League (Martinique): Martinique takes on El Salvador in Group B at Stade Pierre-Aliker today, with more Nations League action also on the schedule for the island’s fans. Music Spotlight: Lu Wilson, based in Martinique, puts a reggae touch on Kenny Rogers’ “Lady,” released through Pineapple Records. Water Security Milestone: Carriacou and Petite Martinique officially commission G-CREWS water assets at Princess Royal Hospital grounds in Belair, boosting climate resilience with major storage upgrades. Global Black Pride Scrutiny: Global Black Pride faces fresh accusations over financial misdeeds and unpaid consultants, reigniting debate about how LGBTQ+ activists are treated. Language & Culture: A Guadeloupe language feud over Creole vs French sparks outrage after a prefect accused a fisherman of disrespect for speaking Creole. Entertainment & Streaming: Netflix’s 2026 cancellations and final-season wrap-ups continue to mount, with a full guide circulating. Sports Tourism: Grenada announces the Grenada and Carriacou Open Water Swim (Nov. 19–22) to grow regional visitor draw. Arts & Heritage: The Springfield Museum of Art highlights Haitian metalwork in “Resilient Spirits,” featuring Gabriel Bien-Aimé. Reggae Legacy: Tributes pour in after the death of calypso icon Slinger Francisco, “The Mighty Sparrow.”