AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRoseau North By-Election: Dominica Labour Party’s Ashma McDougall won the Sept. 7 Roseau North by-election, with preliminary figures showing 1,506 votes versus 983 for UWP’s Daniel “Danny” Lugay and 50 for independent Sherman Boston; PM Roosevelt Skerrit later congratulated McDougall and said her role in government is still being decided. Public Sector & Waste Services: The Public Service Union is warning of looming protests over unresolved staff concerns at the Dominica Solid Waste Management Corporation. Housing & Public Finance: The government is handing over 11 climate-resilient homes in Canefield East and has also approved a new EC$10M housing loan facility for eligible public officers (targeting incomes up to EC$45,000) to support home ownership. Education & Skills Pipeline: Dominica State College reports strong 2026 enrolment growth across multiple programmes, including record intakes in Business Administration and other fields. Climate-Smart Development: UWI has appointed new leadership for its climate-smart development institute, with Professor Preeya S. Mohan as Executive Director and Dr Ronald Roopnarine as Deputy Director. Agriculture Sustainability: Eco Balance secured a grant to launch a 12-month “Greening Farms” initiative in central Dominica, including soil/runoff assessments, composting systems, and training for farmers.
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