AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRoseau Upgrade Kicks Off: Dominica has entered the implementation phase of the Roseau Enhancement Project after a June 17 kickoff with consultants, government departments, utility companies, and other stakeholders. The decade-long urban redevelopment targets road and public-space upgrades across Independence Street, Bath Road, Cork Street, Great George Street, Virgin Lane, River Street, and King George V Street, aiming for a safer, more pedestrian-friendly, climate-resilient Roseau. Regional Finance for Resilience: The IFC confirmed up to US$15M for the CARICOM Community Resilience Fund (CCRF) Debt sub-fund, with financing planned across 13 countries to support medium-sized enterprises and resilience projects, including critical infrastructure. Climate Voice for SIDS: A Caribbean minister is calling for stronger representation for small island states in global climate mobility talks, warning that underrepresentation affects who gets impacted and who gets funding. Tech & Skills Boost: ECCB named Phillip John (St Vincent and the Grenadines) as the 2026 ECCB–Thomas De La Rue Scholar, pursuing Environmental Data Science and Machine Learning at Imperial College London. Education with Tech: Thirty Dominica secondary educators completed ACT in Mathematics Cohort 2, using a blended approach that included online learning platforms like Moodle, Zoom, WhatsApp, and COL Commons. Nature Protection Plan: Dominica has started work to strengthen long-term protection of Morne Diablotin National Park, including boundary definition and a buffer zone under the LETBP project. Tourism Marketing Move: Discover Dominica Authority appointed Wendy Lake as Destination Marketing Manager to expand global promotion for nature, wellness, and adventure travel.
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