AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTourism & Jobs: A new ILO study says tourism is vital to the Eastern Caribbean (about 39% of GDP and 11% of employment) but informality and weak labour protections are holding back decent work and productivity—calling for support that helps small operators formalize while improving working conditions and access to finance. Agriculture Recognition: Dominica farmer Dywany St. John won CARICOM Farmer of the Year 2026 at Caribbean Week of Agriculture in Jamaica, spotlighting local farming’s role in food security. Women’s Sport: DABA will launch a Dominica Women’s Basketball League with a Nov. 7 3×3 “Ladies Night” at the Massacre Indoor Sports Complex, aiming to build pathways from grassroots to national representation. Digital Connectivity: EllaLink announced the EllaLink Caribbean Gateway initiative, moving from design to committed investment, targeting service by end-2029 with a fibre route linking French Guiana to Martinique/Guadeloupe and branches for Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire. Road Safety & Infrastructure: PM Roosevelt Skerrit visited the landslide-damaged O’Delices Road and said stabilization work is underway, with upgrades planned for the Delices–Petite Savanne alternative route. Consumer/Business Updates: KFC Dominica denied a viral claim that it would bar customers under 21, saying all ages remain welcome and safety is the priority.
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