AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRegional Connectivity: Dominica joined Caribbean partners at a U.S. dialogue announcing a US$340.3 million regional package. It includes US$175.8 million for submarine cables to expand high-speed internet and strengthen network reliability; no country-specific allocation was detailed. Dominica Research: An Arkansas State University student won first prize for research mapping the coral-algae transition at Coconut Beach, based on fieldwork in Dominica. Clean Energy: Dominica received three Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum awards for its geothermal project, financing programme and energy leadership. The 10-megawatt plant began operating in July, according to the report. Digital Inclusion: Educator Beverly Leblanc represented Dominica at an Internet Society workshop in Brussels, sharing a Caribbean perspective on accessible internet for people with disabilities. Agriculture Technology: A 20-week Farmer Field School is training young Dominican farmers in hydroponics, greenhouse production and sustainable farming, alongside business skills. Regional Priorities: CARICOM Secretary-General Carla Barnett named digital transformation, connectivity, food and energy security among priorities for stronger regional resilience.
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