AGP Executive Report
Last update: 27 minutes agoCARICOM Youth Wellness: CARICOM Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett marks Caribbean Wellness Day (Sept 12) with a push to protect young people’s mental, physical and social well-being, warning that non-communicable diseases are already hitting early—over half of young adults are overweight or have high blood pressure, with many inactive or drinking heavily. Climate-Resilient Housing: Dominica will hand over 16 new three-bedroom climate-resilient homes in Woodford Hill on Sept 11 (3:30 pm), as part of a wider plan to deliver 215 resilient homes across nine communities. Protected Areas Planning: Dominica is revising management plans for Morne Trois Pitons and Morne Diablotin National Parks, with a nine-month process aimed at strengthening conservation while supporting tourism and watershed protection. Community Safety & Schools: Police roll out traffic measures around River Street schools for the new term, including speed humps, school-zone signs and a marked pedestrian crossing. Women in Science: UNESCO launches WINGS Caribbean fellowships for women in science and innovation, including climate and environmental resilience and disaster risk reduction projects.
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