AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHousing & Resilience: Eleven Canefield East families received keys to climate-resilient homes as Dominica’s housing push delivers 215 homes and apartment units across nine communities. Public Finance: PM Skerrit approved a Government Housing Board loan facility of EC$10M for eligible public officers earning EC$45,000 or less, at 3.5% (reported as 5% in another release), aiming to widen access to home ownership. Agriculture & Environment: Eco Balance secured a DNCTF-backed grant of XCD 33,918.17 for its “Greening Farms” project in central Dominica, including soil/runoff assessments, equipment support, composting systems, and training with a bilingual best-practices manual. Business & Policy Debate: Former DAIC president Kenny Green defended Dominica’s Citizenship by Investment programme as key to recovery after Hurricane Maria and continued funding for national projects, while Roseau North by-election politics intensify around jobs, governance, and delivery. Regional Connectivity: Dominica’s planned international airport is drawing airline interest, with reported capacity increases from American Airlines and renewed New York service by United. Skills & Procurement: CDB opened applications for two fully funded procurement scholarships for 2026/2027, with Dominicans eligible to apply. Healthcare Focus: Finance Minister Dr. Irving McIntyre commissioned and renamed the Savanne Paile Health Centre as the Nurses’ Parillon and Peter Health Centre, highlighting upgrades to community primary care.
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