AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPoverty & Power in Kenya: A new piece argues Kenya’s political elite treats itself as a “class” while missing the basic bargain with the public—meeting needs beyond food and security, or risking backlash when maize prices and “essential goods” become the only promise. Caribbean Arts Spotlight: Dominica’s Waitukubuli Dance Theatre Company marks 55 years with “Rhythms of Our Roots,” blending Creole heritage styles like bouyon and kadanse with live drumming and performances across generations. Haiti Court & Security Updates: Haiti’s “Zapping” reports former Delmas/Tabarre deputy Arnel Bélizaire facing a first formal hearing tied to alleged terrorism financing and conspiracy, while UNODC hands over vehicles for border policing. U.S.–Caribbean Influence: A regional analysis frames Washington’s renewed strategic push as a modern echo of the Monroe Doctrine, with closer ties and anti-crime cooperation featuring prominently. Tourism Race, New Angle: Puerto Rico and Jamaica lead official destination social media, but the next growth may hinge on Caribbean creators and diaspora storytellers turning culture into global attention.
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