AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoClimate Resilience Funding: Dominica has launched the US$26 million (EC$70.2 million) DOMCREP project with the CCCCC and the Green Climate Fund, targeting eight vulnerable communities and focusing on food security, disaster preparedness, early warning upgrades, and support for farmers and agro-processors over five years. Water & Utilities: DOWASCO announced scheduled water interruptions for Grand Savanne (June 5, 9am–5pm) and for Paix Bouche, Bourne, Dos Dan’e and Thibaud (June 4, 9am–5pm) for system maintenance. Economy & Tourism: Finance Minister Irving McIntyre reported 4.5% growth for Dominica’s economy in 2025, while Tourism Minister Denise-Charles-Pemberton said visitor arrivals rose 15% last year to nearly 497,000. Public Appointments: Discover Dominica Authority named Wendy Lake as its new Destination Marketing Manager, effective June 1. Local Governance & Justice: Police are investigating a suspected homicide in Roseau on Hanover Street; a judge also criticized CARICOM governments for not accepting the CCJ as final court of appeal. Connectivity: Flow says it invested over US$1 million to fix mobile interference in northern Dominica, with equipment arriving between June 5 and June 15. Hurricane Season Prep: PM Skerrit urged households to review emergency plans as the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season began June 1.
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