AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMarigot Development: PM Roosevelt Skerrit held a second consultation in Marigot on the proposed Marigot Fisheries Complex becoming an official port of entry, assuring fishers and vendors that port operations won’t disrupt fishing or harm livelihoods, but will open new opportunities for the Marigot and northeast communities. Tourism Push: Discover Dominica Authority and the Ministry of Tourism launched Tourism Awareness Month 2026, spotlighting wellness tourism and upgrades to key sites as arrivals keep rising, including a reported 15% jump in 2025 visitor totals and continued growth into 2026. Elderly Access: Dominica Council on Ageing president Nigel Lawrence urged that seniors be consulted before building projects move ahead, warning against designs that force elderly people to climb many steps without proper access. Education: The 2026 Grade Six National Assessment begins today and continues tomorrow, with 792 students expected at 62 centres, covering Language Arts/Social Sciences/Composition on Day 1 and Mathematics plus Science & Technology on Day 2. Regional Movement Data: A CARICOM border summit found free movement hasn’t caused mass migration waves, with very low numbers reported across participating territories. Health Systems Support: The Ministry of Health received UN World Food Programme technology equipment to strengthen social services data management, including devices for the Social Welfare Information Management System. Power Reliability: DOMLEC said Tuesday’s load shedding was linked to a generation shortfall at Fond Cole Power Plant, with repairs scheduled after peak hours and geothermal generation expected to resume Thursday.
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