AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoClimate Education: Dominica’s Business Training Center launches a free Junior Climate Resilience Champions Program for about 125 kids (ages 5–15) this summer, funded by a US$22,000 CCRIF SPC grant, with age-based lessons on climate, disaster readiness, and community action. Climate Resilience Funding: The US$25M DOMCREP project was officially launched in Marigot, backed by the Green Climate Fund, targeting eight vulnerable communities with upgrades for water security, disaster management, early warning, and community capacity. Energy Reliability: DOMLEC restored power to most of Dominica after a geothermal plant trip shut down the national grid, with remaining service expected to return by early evening in the Picard–Ti-Bay area. Tourism Tech & Marketing: Discover Dominica Authority appoints Wendy Lake as Destination Marketing Manager, tasking her with data-driven branding and trade partnerships to boost sustainable visitor growth. Regional Green Economy Gap: A UNICEF-commissioned study finds young people in Barbados, Dominica, St Lucia, and Antigua and Barbuda lag in awareness of green and circular economy opportunities. Public Life: Bernard Hurtault resigns as Dominica Freedom Party leader, citing family and concerns about the tone of political debate.
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