AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRoseau North By-Election: Dominica Labour Party (DLP) candidate Ashma McDougall won the Roseau North parliamentary by-election, with preliminary figures pointing to 1,506 votes versus 983 for UWP’s Daniel “Danny” Lugay; independent Sherman Boston trailed with 50, and an official recount has started amid earlier polling concerns. Housing Finance & Delivery: PM Roosevelt Skerrit announced a new EC$10M housing loan facility for eligible public officers earning EC$45,000 or less, with a 3.5% interest rate, while the government also handed over 11 climate-resilient homes in Canefield East as part of a wider push to deliver 215 units across nine communities. CBI Debate & Electoral Reform: Businessman Kenny Green defended Dominica’s Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programme as key to recovery after Hurricane Maria, while the Electoral Reform Coalition backed Gregor Nassief amid claims of alleged state monitoring of a private meeting and concerns raised over voter confirmation and CBI processes. Sustainable Farming Support: Eco Balance secured a grant to launch its “Greening Farms” project in central Dominica, including soil mapping, runoff risk work, composting systems, and training with a focus on women farmers. Regional Business & Skills: Caribbean Development Bank opened applications for two fully funded public procurement scholarships for 2026/2027, and Dominica-based Asprofin Bank announced expansion into embedded finance via a BaaS partnership.
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