AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoClimate Policy: A new commentary says the world has broken its 1.5°C promise, warning small states like Dominica shouldn’t be forced to borrow more to repair damage they didn’t cause. Civic Engagement: An open letter argues civic action can’t rely on social media alone, calling for deeper public participation. Agritech & Youth: Two young Dominican farmers earned regional honours—Ephraim Elijah Roberts won an OECS Young Farmer Award and Dywany St. John was named CARICOM Young Farmer of the Year 2026—highlighting diversification and resilience. Digital Finance: Asprofin Bank Corporation is expanding into embedded finance and Banking-as-a-Service via a partnership with Digital TRVST, aiming to support about US$5B in annualized transaction volume. Biosecurity: The Ministry of Agriculture held a Grand Bay awareness meeting on Lethal Yellowing Disease, urging farmers to watch for coconut and palm threats after lab-confirmed detection in March 2026. Science & Learning: UWI scholars were named among the 2026 Yidan Prize laureates for early childhood development work.
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