AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoClimate-Resilient Power: Dominica is nearing the commissioning of its Roseau Valley geothermal plant, with the Energy Minister saying sign-off is expected by month end and operations under the DOMLEC power purchase agreement could begin soon. Disaster Preparedness & Infrastructure: Global Affairs Canada and UNOPS have launched the Caribbean Resilient Infrastructure Implementation and Skills Exchange (RIISE) Facility, with Dominica among the first beneficiaries, aiming to speed up delivery of climate-resilient projects and build local implementation capacity. Green Jobs Training: Dominica’s Business Training Centre is rolling out an eight-month “Green Skills” programme for 85 people, funded by Canada, to prepare a climate-resilient workforce across solar/energy, construction, surveying, green vehicle tech, and digital green skills. Tourism Health Security: CARPHA and the OECS renewed their tourism health partnership through 2030, reinforcing public health systems for a safer, more resilient tourism sector. Biodiversity & Ocean Science: New research reports sperm whales change their “vowel” sounds and communication when ships are nearby—another reminder that marine traffic can disrupt wildlife. Regional Policy Pressure: Nevis Premier Mark Brantley says the EU’s push to end Citizenship by Investment programmes can’t be handled by one island alone, calling for coordinated OECS and CARICOM action.
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