AGP Executive Report
Last update: 16 minutes agoClimate Resilience Push: Dominica has officially launched the US$25M DOMCREP in Marigot, with an initial EC$3.7M disbursement, aiming to boost water security, disaster management and early warning systems across eight vulnerable communities. Fire and Farming Impact: A bushfire in Salisbury’s Grand Savanne destroyed crops and farm infrastructure, wiping out vegetables for one farmer and damaging water storage tanks, prompting Agriculture Ministry follow-up assessments. Tourism Focus: The Ministry of Tourism and the Discover Dominica Authority rolled out the 2026 Tourism Awareness Program under “Wellness Tourism,” running through July and tying Dominica’s geothermal, nature and culture to visitor growth. Youth and Climate Skills: A UNICEF-commissioned study shared at UN House says young people across the Eastern Caribbean want green jobs, but face barriers like limited information, training and access to opportunities—an issue Dominica is part of. Education and History: A new WWII Caribbean history book by Dominican author Clement Richards was donated to secondary schools and the Dominica State College to strengthen historical awareness. Regional Connectivity: Winair and Contour Airlines launched an interline partnership to improve seamless travel links across the Caribbean, including routes connecting through San Juan and Dominica.
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