AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWeather & Hazards: Dominica Meteorological Service warns of cloudy skies with scattered showers and a slight chance of isolated thunderstorms, plus breezy to windy conditions; people in flood, landslide and falling-rock areas should stay alert, and a Saharan dust surge is expected to worsen air quality. Telecom Resilience: Regulators in Dominica and Saint Lucia say Flow’s outage (about 5:30 p.m. June 21 to 12:40 p.m. June 22) was linked to a fibre fault between Guadeloupe and Antigua, and they’re urging customers and businesses to keep backup communication plans while Flow strengthens network resilience. Climate & Biodiversity Funding: Dominica received US$93,000 for two biodiversity projects—support for the fight against lethal yellowing in coconuts and coral reef restoration in Soufrière. Regional Policy Push: OECS leaders marked 45 years of integration and called for an “OECS renaissance,” with renewed focus on climate resilience and stronger implementation. Tourism & Nature: Discover Dominica Authority launched “Summer: The Nature Island Way” with eight curated itineraries to spread visitors across communities and boost nature-based experiences. Education & Research: Five Arkansas State University students visited Dominica for hands-on environmental management research, including field mapping and ecology work.
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