AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAgriculture & Food Security: Dominica plans to invest nearly $700,000 in an animal feed mill to cut import dependence, with tests already showing cassava can work well as a starch source for livestock feed; the government says it will soon issue an Expression of Interest and wants the private sector to run the facility. Climate Resilience & Water Systems: The $25M DOMCREP climate resilience project was launched in Marigot, funded mainly by the Green Climate Fund, targeting eight vulnerable communities with upgrades to water storage, disaster preparedness, and early warning. Youth Climate Education: A summer Junior Climate Resilience Champions Program will train about 125 children (ages 5–15) through July and August, using climate and risk learning plus community action. Education Infrastructure: PM Skerrit says the new Goodwill Secondary School is progressing well, with labs, library, IT spaces, and resilience-focused design elements nearing completion. Local Governance & Safety: The UPP says any move to reopen Petite Savanne must be guided by land suitability and geotechnical safety assessments. Tourism Tech/Marketing: Discover Dominica Authority appoints Wendy Lake as Destination Marketing Manager to lead data-driven, sustainable destination promotion. Power Reliability: DOMLEC restored electricity after a geothermal plant trip shut down the grid, with service returning in stages.
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