AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCaribbean Culture & Community: Brooklyn’s West Indian American Day Carnival Parade returns Monday on Eastern Parkway, with huge Mas displays, soca and calypso, and heavy NYPD presence for crowd safety. Carnival Across the Diaspora: Notting Hill Carnival marks its 60th anniversary in London, with voices describing it as freedom and a living art form rooted in Caribbean liberation. Tobago Spotlight: Tobago’s Crown Point Art and Street Festival is building momentum for October Carnival, featuring steelpan, local singers, and Mas camp showcases. Local Governance & Family Life: Tobago launches a $500 monthly baby grant as birthrates fall, with applications open and support running until age five. Politics & National Unity: Independence Day messaging sparks fresh backlash, with critics saying PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar’s separate “UNC family” message risks division and sedition concerns. Education & Readiness: School supplies and book grant payments are set to begin Wednesday, moving into disbursement after verification checks. Sports & Youth Development: TTCB pledges more support for U-19 girls’ cricket, including plans to develop a women’s cricket facility in Couva. Food & Entrepreneurship: Gillian Webb’s culinary empire, Island Cho, is traced back to family loss and turning cooking into a lasting brand.
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