AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPublic Safety Tech: Dominica has launched its first Missing Person Alert System, with National Security Minister Rayburn Blackmoore saying it will mobilize “more ears, more legs, more eyes” to help find vulnerable people quickly and deter serious crimes. Illegal Arms Update: Blackmoore also reported 21 illegal firearms recovered in Dominica so far this year, including four rifles and two shotguns, warning that some are convertible and semi-automatic. Education & Skills: Dominica State College secured four grants to boost technology, infrastructure, policy capacity and learning, including a US$20,000 ARIN-funded Youth Internet Governance Lab and a Wood Innovation Studio with Mercy Corps. Green Economy Support: The CDB launched a US$500,000 clean-energy initiative for women-led businesses across the Caribbean, with Dominica among eligible countries. Climate & Oceans: A regional youth climate story competition saw Dominica’s Sherdina Antoine win for “Weathering Us,” while a separate report highlights scientists using sound to help coral larvae settle as Super El Niño threatens reefs.
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