AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoECCU Banknotes Update: The Eastern Caribbean Currency Union is set to move beyond Queen Elizabeth II imagery, with Kirani James’ likeness planned for the EC$5 note from 2027, giving member states a chance to feature national heroes. Tourism Push: Discover Dominica Authority has launched “Summer: The Nature Island Way” with eight curated itineraries (multi-day and day tours) aimed at longer stays and deeper community spending across Dominica. Climate Resilience Funding: Atkinson Village Council will receive US$5,000 from the Bahamas Protected Areas Fund via DNCTF for drainage upgrades and slope stabilization, with work expected to run through September 2026. Regional Finance for SMEs: IFC says it will invest up to US$15m in the Caribbean Community Resilience Fund debt sub-fund to expand financing for medium-sized enterprises across 13 countries, including Dominica. Infrastructure Disruption: DOMLEC traced a major island outage to a fault on the geothermal-to-Fond Colé transmission line, with restoration scheduled in stages through the morning. Roseau Enhancement Project: The Roseau road rehabilitation programme is entering implementation after a US$2.24m consultancy contract for design review and supervision, covering key streets in the capital. Labour Market & Politics: UWP announced a youth symposium and floated economic reforms (tax simplification, minimum wage target, debt relief, local-first employment), while Roseau North by-election candidate selection continues with Ashma McDougall (DLP) and Danny Lugay (UWP) in the spotlight.
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