AGP Executive Report
Last update: 29 minutes agoBorder & Immigration: The US DHS signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with CARICOM IMPACS to launch a multilateral biometric data-sharing partnership aimed at strengthening border security and immigration vetting across the region. CBI vs EU Visa Rules: Eastern Caribbean CBI governments, including Dominica, agreed in Roseau to send a high-level delegation to Brussels after the EU’s revised visa suspension mechanism, with leaders stressing security, transparency and reforms while seeking practical solutions. Regional Diplomacy: CARICOM leaders also moved to seek a Caribbean Court of Justice advisory opinion on a governance dispute tied to the CARICOM Secretary-General reappointment. ECCB Currency Update: The ECCB unveiled redesigned EC banknotes in Dominica, replacing Queen Elizabeth II’s portrait with regional heroes and nation builders; Dominica’s Dame Mary Eugenia Charles is set to appear on the new 20-dollar note. Local Governance & Services: Dominica’s Council on Ageing will host a public panel on seniors’ legal rights and protection this Saturday, focusing on healthcare, financial security, housing and personal decision-making. Court Watch (Region): In Trinidad and Tobago, an English court is set to rule on the final challenge to the country’s gay sex prohibition, a case with potential regional precedent.
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