AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAirport Progress & Safeguards: PM Roosevelt Skerrit says Dominica’s International Airport at Wesley is advancing across multiple work areas, with earthworks/culverts ~78% complete and runway/taxiway ~60%, while stressing environmental safeguards and clarifying that quarry activity is only for construction aggregate. Disaster Preparedness: As the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season begins, Skerrit reports NEPO inspections of emergency shelters and reviewed supplies, urging early public preparedness to protect homes, businesses, and families. Climate Resilience Funding: Dominica launched DOMCREP, a US$25M Green Climate Fund-backed project to boost community resilience, including water security upgrades and stronger disaster management and early warning for eight vulnerable communities. Health & Climate Risks: The Health-Climatic Bulletin (June–August 2026) flags warmer-than-average conditions, flash-flood concerns, and higher risks for waterborne and mosquito-borne illnesses. Food Security Push: Government plans a nearly $700,000 animal feed mill to cut import dependence, with cassava tests showing promising results for livestock feed. Youth & Climate Learning: A summer Business Training Center program will train 125 children as “Climate Resilience Champions,” aiming to build disaster readiness and environmental awareness. Tourism Shift to Wellness: Dominica’s 2026 Tourism Awareness Program officially launches under “Wellness by Nature,” positioning wellness tourism as a growth driver. Local Environment Clean-up: Police and partners removed derelict vehicles from several communities, citing health and environmental risks like mosquito and rodent breeding.
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