AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSevere Weather Watch: Dominica is under a tropical wave bringing strong, gusty winds, rough seas and scattered showers/thunderstorms; the Flash Flood Watch has been discontinued, but people in flood, landslide and rockfall areas are told to stay alert, secure loose items, and avoid beaches and breaking waves as waves peak around 8 ft west and 12 ft east. Farm & Fisher Prep: The Agriculture Ministry urges farmers and fisherfolk to protect crops, livestock and equipment, move animals from flood-prone spots, and keep boats in port as conditions worsen. Kalinago Food Security Boost: Kalinago households received vegetable seedlings, fruit trees, tools and water storage support through UNDP’s SCR-K project to strengthen backyard gardening, livelihoods and climate resilience. Marine Conservation Rules in Focus: The Dominica Watersports Association is pushing for clearer, more transparent regulations for watersports under the Sperm Whale Reserve Act, including streamlined licensing and guidance for operators while protecting the marine environment. OECS Child Policy: OECS and UNICEF unveiled a Regional Child Policy and Strategic Plan 2026–2032, aiming for safer, supported and empowered children across the region. Tourism & Nature Integrity: A new look at Dominica’s sperm whale reserve explains how to spot legitimate whale tours under the reserve’s permit and operator rules. Creative Resilience in Schools: OECS and New Zealand-backed work strengthened disaster-ready school infrastructure and emergency readiness in indigenous communities, including Atkinson Primary in the Kalinago Territory.
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