AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMarigot Port Plan: Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit says Dominica is moving to operationalise the Marigot Fisheries Complex as a port of entry after fishermen’s concerns were “reconciled,” aiming to boost trade and create new business for Marigot through Calibishie and the Kalinago Territory. CBI EU Talks: OECS leaders are preparing Brussels discussions with European officials over Citizenship by Investment programmes, with Skerrit saying coordination is underway with the European Commission and a meeting is tentatively planned later in September. Fisheries Climate Resilience: The Ministry of Agriculture will launch the CC4FISH-II climate change resilience project for the Caribbean fisheries sector on Sept. 15, supported by GEF, FAO and CCCCC, in hybrid format. Power Infrastructure: DGDC announced trenching begins Sept. 15 for a 69kV underground powerline in Laudat areas, expected to run about eight weeks. Regional Capital Markets: ECSE welcomed two new licensed broker-dealers—Sheppard Investment Services (St Lucia) and National Investment Corporation (Dominica)—strengthening access to Eastern Caribbean securities. Education & Skills: ACSOM announced a January 2027 intake with 98% scholarship/aid and full-tuition awards for qualifying Dominican nationals; OECS also opened applications for its Advanced Digital Skills Scholarship (Sept. 10–20). Sports & Youth: Pioneers Athletics Club will receive sports equipment from Tropical Shipping on Sept. 15, while Dominica’s cultural economy gets a boost as the Government sponsors Bouyon categories at the 2026 Caribbean Music Awards.
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