AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoClimate Resilience Funding: Dominica officially launched the US$25M DOMCREP in Marigot, backed by the Green Climate Fund, with an initial EC$3.7M disbursement to boost water security, disaster preparedness, early warning systems, and community capacity across eight vulnerable communities. Power Restoration: DOMLEC restored electricity to most of the island after a geothermal plant trip collapsed the national grid, with service expected to return last in the Picard–Ti-Bay area. Tourism Leadership: Discover Dominica Authority named Wendy Lake as Destination Marketing Manager (effective June 1), tasking her with strengthening Nature Island visibility and sustainable visitor growth. Health & Research: A UWI researcher contributed to a major Lancet series highlighting chronic kidney disease as a fast-growing global crisis, calling for more prevention and early detection. Regional Finance Watch: A UWI Global Campus lecture urged Caribbean banks to stay aligned with international anti-financing rules to reduce the risk of derisking. Marine Conservation: Beyond Green spotlighted coral reef restoration projects ahead of World Oceans Day, including work connected to Dominica. Clean Energy for Fisheries: The STAR-Fish project ramps up renewable energy and low-carbon cold-chain support for Caribbean fisheries and aquaculture. Regional Environment Action: SARSEA held a workshop in Dominica to coordinate sargassum management and coastal resilience across OECS states.
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