AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCARICOM Legal Fight: CARICOM Heads of Government have agreed to seek a Caribbean Court of Justice advisory opinion on the process used to reappoint Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett after Trinidad and Tobago objected, with the current reappointment status unchanged while the court process runs. Electoral Reform: Dominica will begin issuing voter ID cards before the end of July, as Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit pushes citizens to confirm registration and stresses the Electoral Commission can’t compel confirmation. ECCB Leadership: Finance Minister Dr Irving McIntyre is set to assume chairmanship of the ECCB Monetary Council during a meeting in Dominica, with assurances that no new taxes are planned ahead of budget day later this month. Education & Training: The Dominica Association of Teachers urged better pay and training for early childhood educators, while DAT’s institute opened with calls for teachers to renew passion, lead with courage, and innovate. Blue and Green Economy Jobs: A vacancy has been announced for Chief Whale Reserve Officer, tasked with managing the Sperm Whale Reserve, enforcement coordination, and stakeholder engagement. Public Safety Probe: Police are investigating the discovery of human skeletal remains in Castle Bruce, with identity pending autopsy and formal identification. CBI Politics: Skerrit warned against negative comments about Dominica’s Citizenship by Investment programme, defending its role in development and disaster recovery.
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