AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoJamaica Rising Day Parade (Brooklyn): Thousands turned out in Flatbush for the first-ever Jamaica Rising Day Parade in the U.S., kicking off from Church and Ocean avenues and rolling up Ocean Avenue with reggae, dancehall, soca and R&B vibes led by DJ Danglez. Music & Culture: Buju Banton is set to sign his new album Too Too Bad at VP Records in Miramar, Florida, while Jamaica’s Independence Grand Gala at the National Stadium delivered major performances and a big fireworks finish. Sports (CPL): Antigua & Barbuda Falcons edged Jamaica Kingsmen in a final-ball thriller to open CPL 2026, and CPL SchoolYard is pushing back-to-school activities with player visits across the region. Cricket (Youth): Cricket West Indies launched the 2026 Rising Stars Women’s Under-19 Championship in Antigua (Aug 8–15), a key pathway to the 2027 U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup. Public Safety: NEPA says it will intensify drowning awareness—especially for children—after a recent pool tragedy, with school and community outreach plus more lifeguard support. TV & Streaming: Possession (Sky) is drawing attention for its Jamaica-set supernatural storyline, and Power Book III: Raising Kanan is confirmed as ending after five seasons.
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