AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAir Connectivity: Contour Airlines has launched Trinidad–Dominica service, giving travellers another route in and out of the island and expected to boost tourism-linked business activity. Public Finance & Governance: St. Vincent’s National Security Minister St Clair Leacock delivered a blunt warning that government is “broke,” pointing to deteriorating public infrastructure and calling for greater transparency—an economic governance signal for the region. Legal & Jobs: Dominica advertised vacancies for a Magistrate and a State Attorney (Legal Aid Clinic), underscoring ongoing demand for legal capacity in the public sector. Tourism & Culture with Economic Spillover: Ti Vilaj Kwéyòl (Oct 19–22) is set to spotlight Dominican crafts, food and local products at the Botanic Gardens, with a new dedicated wellness space aimed at deepening visitor spend and creating opportunities for local practitioners and businesses. Regional Trade & Agriculture: CARICOM ministers urged faster removal of standards barriers to help agricultural and fisheries goods move across borders, with labour mobility also flagged as a key constraint. Clean Energy for Women Entrepreneurs: The CDB launched a US$500,000 initiative to support women-led businesses developing clean energy solutions across several Caribbean states, including Dominica.
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