AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHurricane Preparedness: PM Roosevelt Skerrit urged Dominicans to stay vigilant as the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season begins, pointing to recent flooding and landslides and reminding households to review emergency plans and supplies. Business Resilience: The Dominica Association of Industry and Commerce (DAIC) echoed the call, warning firms to prepare for hazards beyond hurricanes like flooding, landslides, outages, and supply disruptions. Opposition on Airport Project: The United Progressive Party (UPP) is demanding the government publish detailed information on the long-term financial viability of the international airport under construction, warning taxpayers could face subsidies if growth doesn’t materialize. Tourism Update: Tourism Minister Denise Charles-Pemberton reported a 15% rise in total visitor arrivals to nearly 497,000 last year, with stayover and cruise growth, alongside upgrades planned for multiple sites. Connectivity Fix: Flow says it has invested over US$1 million to tackle mobile network interference in northern Dominica, with equipment expected to arrive soon. Education & Youth: The Ministry of Education invites the public to TVET Showcase 2026, and Senator Oscar George welcomed the new National Youth Council leadership. Regional Justice & Environment: CARICOM congratulated Trinidad and Tobago’s UN Security Council election, while Dominica-backed efforts continue on Escazú Agreement implementation and regional sargassum management.
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