AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoStorm Watch: NEMA is tracking Invest 92L in the mid-Atlantic, with conditions seen as favorable for it to strengthen into a tropical depression within 2–3 days as it heads toward the Eastern Caribbean; no watches or warnings are in effect yet, but NEMA says the exact path and impacts for the islands remain uncertain. Youth & Health: Dominica is among countries backing the REACH Project’s International Youth Day push, using webinars and training to strengthen adolescent health support across the region. Indigenous Heritage: Dominica marked International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples with Kalinago Upliftment Minister Cozier Frederick, spotlighting Kalinago resilience and honoring Indigenous midwives and their role in safeguarding life and well-being. Waste & Public Health: Opposition leader Jesma Paul-Victor says Salisbury’s garbage collection problems are leaving waste on roadsides long enough for animals to scatter it, raising insect and rodent risks. Creative Economy: PM Skerrit announced plans to appoint a dedicated minister for the creative sector under a new Dominica Creative Economy Development Agency (DCEDA), aiming for stronger support for creative businesses and talent. Agriculture Resilience: The budget includes EC$1.5 million in fully government-funded crop insurance to help farmers recover after hurricanes and other climate disasters.
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