AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBusiness Support for Roseau North: Newly elected MP Ashma McDougall says a constituency “Business Support Desk” could make it easier for micro and small businesses to access finance and practical help like record keeping. Local Sales Boost for Creators: Prevo Cinemall will host a two-day exhibition in Roseau (Sept 17–18) to help Kalinago artists and craft makers sell directly during Kalinago Week. Climate Resilience Funding for Fisheries: A US$12.55m GEF-backed CC4FISH-II project was launched in Dominica to strengthen climate and disaster resilience for more than 21,800 people across the region through 2030. Infrastructure Delivery Support: Dominica is among four countries now able to tap the RIISE Facility for technical help to push climate-resilient projects past implementation bottlenecks. Education Disruption Eases: Dominica State College classes have resumed after dispute resolution, with the interim president saying agreements were formalized with the union. Maritime Risk for Dominican Shipping: Human Rights Watch says Houthi attacks on commercial ships could amount to war crimes, including an incident involving the Dominica-flagged tanker Daisy. Housing Progress: 16 families received keys to climate-resilient homes in Woodford Hill, part of a wider 215-home delivery. Creative Royalties Push: ECCO’s Dominica director urges creators to register works and use licensed platforms after warning of low compliance and small payouts. Regional Capital Markets: The ECSE welcomed Sheppard Investment Services and Dominica’s National Investment Corporation as member broker-dealers, expanding access to the Eastern Caribbean securities market.
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