AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRoseau North by-election: Dominica Labour Party candidate Ashma McDougall is in the spotlight after PM Roosevelt Skerrit rallied Yampiece residents ahead of the Sept. 7, 2026 vote, citing the DLP’s housing, education and disaster response record and arguing McDougall has been the one “knocking on doors” since 2019. Disability inclusion push: The UN launched its HireAbility Campaign across the Caribbean, urging employers to break workplace barriers and expand decent jobs for people with disabilities, while Dominica’s finance minister also reiterated plans for a dedicated National Disability Affairs Unit to centralize support and complaints. OECS farming access: OECS leaders urged governments to provide crown lands to young farmers on transparent, bank-recognized terms, with climate-smart agriculture and access to finance and markets on the agenda. Climate and safety watch: Dominica’s meteorological office issued alerts for heavy rains, possible flooding/landslides, and rough seas, including a small craft warning and high surf advisory. Agrifood resilience spotlight: FAO named Capuchin farmer Gilles Carbon-Jno Baptiste among its inaugural 100 Women Heroes in agrifood systems for sustainable, diversified production. Nature tourism: Soufriere Dive Fest wrapped up Aug. 30, with Coulibri Ridge winning the kayaking title and the event highlighting Dominica’s watersports and community spirit.
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