AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoRoseau North Politics: Dominica’s Roseau North MP and former minister Miriam Blanchard has resigned on medical grounds, triggering a by-election to be held within the constitutional timeframe (Speaker Joseph Isaac says the resignation takes effect on receipt of her June 9 letter). Infrastructure Watch: PM Roosevelt Skerrit says Windsor Park Sports Stadium’s official handover is expected before month-end after lights are installed and final certification is completed, with a warning that no telecom equipment should be added to the new lighting towers. Energy & Cost of Living: Skerrit urged DOMLEC customers to be patient as geothermal commissioning continues, saying outages are “teething difficulties” and that full operation should bring lower rates and better reliability. Citizenship by Investment: New CBI rules require successful applicants to visit Dominica in person, spend time in-country, and collect renewed passports locally. Climate Resilience: DOMCREP is set to support over 8,000 people across eight communities with a $70.2m push for climate-smart farming, water security, and emergency preparedness. Regional Diplomacy: Dominica’s Dr. Vince Henderson is chairing CARICOM’s COTED in Georgetown as ministers respond to global trade and energy shocks. Sports & Community: A new local T20 league is in the works, and Dominica is also pushing for more regional cricket matches after Windsor Park’s lighting upgrade.
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