AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCBI Shock for the OECS: Nevis Premier Mark Brantley says the EU’s ultimatum to end Citizenship by Investment by 2028 is an existential threat, warning Dominica and other OECS states rely heavily on CBI revenue (Dominica cited at 40–60% of annual government income) and must rapidly diversify beyond “golden passports.” Geothermal Power Update: Dominica’s geothermal plant resumed its mandatory seven-day reliability test on July 1 after June outages, now supplying about 10.4MW to the national grid as protection settings between the battery system and plant were corrected. Tsunami Preparedness: “Tsunami Ready” recognition efforts are underway in Dominica’s northern and northeastern districts, supported by US funding via the International Tsunami Information Centre. STEM for Youth: Nature Island Innovators Robotics Camp runs July 13–18 at Portsmouth Secondary School, bringing robotics and coding challenges for young people. Agriculture Tech Training: FAO trained 56 farmers and ag professionals on irrigation, fertigation, and nutrient management to boost high-value vegetable production. Marine Conservation: A Sperm Whale Reserve Board has started stakeholder engagement with watersports operators to support long-term protection and sustainable livelihoods.
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