AGP Executive Report
Last update: 15 minutes agoClimate Resilience Funding: Dominica has officially launched the US$26m (EC$70.2m) DOMCREP project, running March 2026 to March 2031, to strengthen disaster management, early warning systems, and support for farmers and agro-processors in vulnerable communities. Economic Snapshot: Finance Minister Dr Irving McIntyre says Dominica’s economy grew 4.5% in 2025 despite global uncertainty. Tourism & Jobs: Discover Dominica Authority appoints Wendy Lake as Destination Marketing Manager, while Tourism Minister Denise-Charles Pemberton reports visitor arrivals up 15% to nearly 497,000 and stayover growth of 10% as upgrades progress at key sites. Food Security & Trade: Agriculture Minister Roland Royer stresses that MSMEs are essential for food security and boosting agricultural exports, with accountability also highlighted. Connectivity Upgrade: Flow says it has invested over US$1m to fix mobile interference in northern Dominica, with specialised equipment due to arrive between June 5 and June 15. Hurricane Preparedness: With the 2026 Atlantic season underway, PM Skerrit urges households to review emergency plans and supplies, as DAIC and the Dominica Red Cross push broader business and family readiness. Regional Justice: A judge at the CCJ bemoans CARICOM governments’ failure to accept the court as final appellate jurisdiction.
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