AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEnergy & Reliability: DOMLEC traced a major early-morning power outage to a fault between the newly built Fond Colé Substation and the Fond Colé Power Plant, with crews isolating the issue before full restoration. Fiscal Planning: PM Roosevelt Skerrit says the 2026–2027 budget will balance support for the vulnerable and economic growth with fiscal prudence after broad consultations with citizens and businesses. Hurricane Readiness: Skerrit urged households and businesses to prepare for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, citing NEPO inspections of shelters and emergency supplies. Public Finance & Governance: Dominica Labour Party ratifies Ashma McDougall as Roseau North by-election candidate after Miriam Blanchard’s resignation for medical reasons. Tourism & Jobs: Discover Dominica Authority names Wendy Lake as Destination Marketing Manager to strengthen brand and trade partnerships as nature and wellness travel demand rises. Climate & Agriculture: DOMCREP is set to deliver a $70.2m resilience push for 8,000 people, including support for 520 farmers and agro-processors with climate-smart tech and irrigation. Environment & Biodiversity: Work begins on demarcating Morne Diablotin National Park boundaries and creating a buffer zone under a GEF/World Bank-backed eco-tourism biodiversity project. Regional Trade/Services: OECS services training is scheduled in Antigua and Barbuda (June 29–July 2) to boost skills for public and private stakeholders in the services sector. Regional Finance: IFC confirms a US$15m investment in a CARICOM resilience debt fund aimed at SME financing across 13 countries. Regional Integration: Commentary and coverage continue on OECS free movement and the economic value of borderless mobility for Dominica and the sub-region. Health & Community: Dominica Cancer Society sets its AGM for June 27 at UWI Open Campus Dominica.
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