AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRenewables Finance: IRENA is inviting renewable energy project developers across Central America and the Caribbean, including Dominica, to submit proposals for possible support via its Climate Investment Platform and Energy Transition Accelerator Financing. Agriculture Tech: Dominica’s Tissue Culture Laboratory in Portsmouth is set to produce 500,000+ high-quality plants yearly, boosting planting material availability and helping store seeds for faster post-hurricane recovery. Climate Resilience: CIMH and UWI Climate Studies Group are urging the region to prepare for intensifying El Niño-driven heat and drought, with dry conditions likely to stretch into 2027. Health & Training: PAHO/WHO, with Ross University and regional experts, trained about 25 health professionals from across the Eastern Caribbean on severe infection and critical care response, including more practical simulation and point-of-care ultrasound. Education Support: DOMLEC marked its 40-year scholarship programme by awarding four secondary-school scholarships for up to five years, covering books, fees and transport. Tourism Landmark: Dominica’s cable car project plans a 23-foot brass Sisserou Parrot statue at the top station, aiming for world-record scale. Space Skills: A Trinidad and Tobago student is set to build a satellite through Space Kidz India’s all-girls Mission ShakthiSAT after completing 500+ hours of self-paced modules.
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