AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoYouth & Skills: CARICOM launched a new online youth capacity-building programme, “Strengthening the Youth Development Landscape,” expected to train about 180 youth professionals over two years, covering project design, grant writing, monitoring, leadership, mental health first aid and youth engagement. Culture: Dominica’s Cultural Division will unveil the 2026 Miss Wob Dwiyet contestants on July 1 via a 6:00 PM online premiere, with the pageant set to culminate on Oct. 21. Public Safety: Police are investigating a fatal crash in Concord on June 25; a 95-year-old passenger, Maria Alfred, died after a Suzuki Swift hit a roadside parapet near Concord Primary School. Utilities: DOWASCO says its Portsmouth and Roseau offices will close from noon June 29 for a staff meeting, reopening June 30 at 8:00 AM. Elections: The Electoral Office reports 17,332 voter confirmations and 1,174 new registrations approved in the latest June update as voter verification and modernization continue. Sports & Community: Dominica will mark Olympic Day this weekend at Bath Estate Playing Field, with an Olympic Day run among the highlights. Regional News: A 4.2 earthquake was felt across several islands including Dominica, with no immediate damage reported.
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