AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCalypso Loss: Grenada-born, Trinidad-raised legend Slinger “The Mighty Sparrow” Francisco has died at 91 in New York after a brief illness, with family saying he passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones; born in Grand Roy, he rose to calypso stardom with “Jean and Dinah” and went on to win major titles repeatedly, leaving a catalogue of sharp, witty social commentary that shaped Caribbean music for generations. Regional Tributes: Leaders across Trinidad and Tobago and CARICOM are mourning the “end of an era,” praising Sparrow as a cultural ambassador whose voice carried calypso far beyond Carnival. Grenada Spotlight: The news lands close to home for Grenadians who claim him as an internationally recognised cultural son, with plans for a public celebration of his life underway. Sports/Entertainment Mix: In football news, Colchester’s Jay Williams returned from international duty after a clearance issue, while St Kitts & Nevis prepare for Nations League action against Grenada.
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