AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoClimate Resilience for Schools: Atkinson Primary in the Kalinago Territory received upgrades under an OECS “Capacity Development for Disaster-Resilient Schools in Indigenous Communities” project, including a new 100-foot drainage system for chronic flooding, hurricane-protection doors, and emergency communications plus solar lighting and backup power to keep schools and community spaces functioning during disasters. Weather Watch: Dominica is under the influence of a tropical wave with showers and possible isolated thunderstorms, rising winds into the weekend, and Saharan dust bringing moderate-to-poor air quality and low visibility; mariners are urged to use navigational devices as seas build. Storm Monitoring: NEMA is tracking a mid-Atlantic low pressure area (Invest 92L) that could strengthen toward the Eastern Caribbean by this weekend, though there’s no watch or warning yet. Youth and Health: International Youth Day coverage highlights Caribbean efforts to strengthen adolescent health, including REACH webinars on reproductive health, mental health, nutrition, and parent-teen communication. Waste and Public Health: Salisbury MP Jesma Paul-Victor renewed calls for better garbage collection, saying inconsistent service leaves waste on roadsides, attracting insects and rodents and worsening environmental and health risks. Indigenous Recognition: Dominica marked UN International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples with Kalinago-focused messages on resilience and the theme “Honouring Indigenous Midwives: Safeguarding Life and Well-being.”
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