AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRegional Border Security: CARICOM IMPACS chiefs met in Antigua to strengthen coordinated action on fraudulent travel and cross-border crime, with officials stressing faster information-sharing. Free Movement Check: New CARICOM data presented at the same border summit says fears of “flooding” under free movement rules haven’t materialized, with Dominica reporting just five people moving under the regime. Fuel Pressure Politics: UWP leader Thomson Fontaine urged talks with Guyana to secure cheaper fuel as Dominica’s regulated prices rose sharply in May. OECS Environment Push: Environment Minister Cozier Frederick called for wider regional involvement on climate and environmental protection at the OECS Council of Ministers meeting in Dominica. Marigot Fisheries Plan: PM Skerrit continued consultations on making the Marigot Fisheries Complex a port of entry, assuring fishers and vendors operations won’t disrupt livelihoods. Tourism Drive: Dominica launched Tourism Awareness Month 2026, highlighting wellness tourism and upgrades as arrivals keep climbing. Public Service Union Talks: DPSU says it expects talks with PM Skerrit early next month over longstanding Dominica State College concerns. Elderly-Friendly Buildings: DCOA urged consultation with seniors before construction, warning against inaccessible multi-storey designs. Social Protection Tech: WFP donated computers and tablets to strengthen Dominica’s social welfare data systems. Legal/Process Pressure: An open letter from Gregor Nassief calls for a reset of the Electoral Commission, citing low voter-list confirmation progress. Transport Shock: Caribbean Airlines is set to discontinue Dominica service from June 1 amid route restructuring after losses.
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