AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCARICOM & Agriculture: Nominations are open for the CARICOM Farmer of the Year Award and the Ministers of Agriculture Young Farmer of the Year Awards, with entries due by end-June and a selection process starting in July. Education & Labour: Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit answered questions over delays in restructuring primary school teachers, saying multiple factors must be considered before implementation. Infrastructure & Skills: Skerrit says the new Goodwill Secondary School in Roseau is on track for November 2026 completion, positioning it as a TVET “Centre of Excellence” under the China-Dominica School Project. Politics & Representation: Roseau North will hold a by-election after Miriam Blanchard resigned as MP on medical grounds, with the government confirming the constitutional timeline. Energy & Cost of Living: Skerrit urged DOMLEC customers to be patient during geothermal commissioning outages, stressing Dominica is the first in the Caribbean to put geothermal on the national grid and promising lower rates once testing ends. Governance & Citizenship by Investment: Successful CBI applicants will now be required to visit Dominica in person, including collecting renewed passports locally. Regional Economy & Finance: IFC confirmed a US$15m investment in a CARICOM resilience debt fund aimed at SME financing. Health Milestone: Dominica completed its first-ever brain tumour surgery, marking expanded neurosurgical capacity. Sports Facilities: Windsor Park Stadium’s official handover is expected before month-end after final finishing and certification.
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