AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoVisa & Mobility: Newly elected CHTA president Gregor Nassief says his US visa renewal was denied, linking the move to Washington’s partial travel restrictions tied to Citizenship-by-Investment screening for nationals of Antigua and Barbuda and Dominica. Banking Risk: A UWI Global Campus lecture in Dominica urged Caribbean banks to stay aligned with FATF standards to reduce the risk of “derisking.” Health Research: A Dominica-based UWI researcher, Dr. Lori-Ann Fisher, contributed to a major Lancet series warning chronic kidney disease is one of the world’s fastest-growing health crises. Climate Resilience: Dominica launched the US$26M DOMCREP project to boost food security, disaster preparedness, early warning systems, and community capacity in eight vulnerable communities. Power & Infrastructure: DOMLEC restored electricity after a geothermal plant trip collapsed the national grid, with remaining service expected to return to the Picard–Ti-Bay area by early evening. Tourism Tech & Marketing: Discover Dominica Authority appointed Wendy Lake as Destination Marketing Manager to drive data-driven destination visibility and sustainable visitor growth. Green Economy Awareness: A UNICEF-commissioned study found youth in the Eastern Caribbean lag in awareness of green and circular economy opportunities, pointing to communication gaps. Clean Energy for Fisheries: Canada-funded STAR-Fish is scaling clean energy interventions for Caribbean fisheries, including renewable cold storage and low-carbon certification support. Coastal Threats: SARSEA held an OECS workshop in Dominica to coordinate regional sargassum management and coastal resilience actions.
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