AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHousing Finance: PM Roosevelt Skerrit approved an EC$10M Government Housing Board loan facility for eligible public officers earning EC$45,000 or less, with financing at 3.5% (reported as 5% in one release), aimed at expanding home ownership and easing families’ rent pressure. Climate Resilience Homes: 11 families in Canefield East received keys to climate-resilient homes during an official handing-over ceremony, underscoring the government’s push to improve safety and stability. Healthcare Infrastructure: Finance Minister Dr. Irving McIntyre commissioned and renamed the Savanne Paile Health Centre as the Nurses’ Parillon and Peter Health Centre, highlighting upgrades for maternal/child health, immunisation, chronic disease care, and better working conditions. Airport & Tourism Demand: Dominica’s planned international airport is moving toward route deals, with reports that American Airlines will add capacity from December, United Airlines will resume seasonal New York service in October, and talks continue with JetBlue, Delta, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. Roseau North By-Election: With voting set for Monday, Sept. 7, the three-way contest features DLP Ashma McDougall, UWP Danny Lugay and independent Sherman Boston; candidates are pitching jobs, waste and healthcare, while online polling shows DLP leading among respondents. Public Procurement Skills: The Caribbean Development Bank opened applications for two fully funded procurement scholarships (IMPPM at Rome Tor Vergata), with Dominicans eligible if they meet requirements. Business & Finance Tech: Asprofin Bank is expanding embedded finance via a partnership with Digital TRVST, targeting about US$5B in annualized transaction volume within 12 months. Governance & Scrutiny: Electoral Reform Coalition and Dominica Business Forum weighed in on claims of monitoring tied to a private meeting involving businessman Gregor Nassief, as he seeks legal advice over alleged CCTV activity.
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