AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoYouth Skills & Jobs: The Business Training Centre (BTC) will deliver a year-long “Digital Inclusion & Skills Development for Unemployed Youth in Dominica” programme for 150 young people, combining vocational tracks (from electrical and plumbing to hotel reception, culinary, medical admin, data entry and digital marketing) with built-in digital literacy. Climate & Food Security: A UNICEF-backed Eastern Caribbean study warns there’s “no safe zone” for children as more than 9 in 10 could face at least three climate hazards by mid-century, with knock-on risks for schools, health facilities and livelihoods. Fisheries Resilience Funding: Dominica is part of the US$12.55m GEF/FAO-backed CC4FISH-II initiative, launched in Dominica, aiming to strengthen climate adaptation in fisheries and support thousands of fisherfolk and coastal communities through 2030. Regional Implementation Support: The new RIISE facility is now operational, offering Dominica and other participating states technical help to push climate-resilient infrastructure projects past bottlenecks. Local Business Support: Roseau North’s MP Ashma McDougall proposes a constituency “Business Support Desk” to make it easier for micro and small businesses to access finance and practical record-keeping help. Housing & Assets: Woodford Hill families received keys to hurricane-resilient homes, with titles expected soon and the homes framed as long-term assets. Culture with Economic Angle: Prevo Cinemall is hosting a two-day Kalinago arts and crafts exhibition to boost local sales in Roseau.
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