AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoU.S.-Dominica Disaster Response: Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit met U.S. Charge d’Affaires Karine Sullivan, highlighting expanded cooperation and the handover of three U.S.-funded disaster management facilities (two emergency operation centres and a disaster warehouse), plus a new $2.1m fire and ambulance station in La Plaine—supporting Dominica’s climate-resilient emergency readiness. Climate-Resilient Housing: In Vieille Case, 21 families are nearing the finish line for hurricane-proof homes, with keys expected soon as Dominica pushes safer housing across the island. Green Skills for Resilience: The Business Training Centre launched free eight-month green skills training for 85 Dominicans, funded by Canada, targeting jobs in solar/thermal energy, HVAC, green vehicle tech, surveying, construction administration, and digital green skills. Plastic Pollution Push: A Commonwealth Clean Oceans milestone saw more than one million pieces of plastic removed from waterways, with 15,000+ volunteers across the region. Whale Communication Under Pressure: New research off Dominica shows sperm whales change their clicking “codas” when ships are nearby, underscoring how underwater noise can disrupt marine communication. Volcanic Monitoring: Small earthquakes continued south of Dominica amid elevated seismic activity, with the alert level staying YELLOW and residents urged to remain vigilant.
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