AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDominica’s Farm Access Push: Opposition leader Jesma Paul-Victor is demanding a full programme to rehabilitate and maintain Salisbury farm access roads, saying poor, rain-prone routes trap farmers for months, driving lost income, wasted labour and missed export chances; she wants proper engineering, drainage, slope stabilisation, durable surfacing and routine maintenance with climate resilience built in. Citizenship by Grandparent: Dominica will start “grandparent” citizenship applications on 1 January 2027 under the National Population Renewal and Global Dominican Engagement Programme, aiming to grow the resident population to 100,000 by 2040 and bring back skills, investment and talent. Crypto Sanctions Watch: The US Treasury/OFAC sanctioned Iran-linked crypto exchanges and networks it says launder billions for the IRGC, including Shelbit Exchange; Dominica’s name also appears via an operator described as holding Dominica citizenship. Geothermal Milestone: Dominica’s 10-MW geothermal plant at Laudat has begun commercial operations, strengthening the island’s push for renewable power. Adolescent Health Online: REACH launched a new webinar series on adolescent health and well-being, starting 11 August with a session on mental health stigma. MarineLab Training: Educators across the Caribbean wrapped up a MarineLab teacher workshop focused on marine ecology and field-based action projects.
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