AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHurricane-Resilient Housing: Dominica’s Vieille Case project is nearing completion, with 21 families set to receive keys to modern concrete homes built to withstand hurricanes and extreme weather. Plastic Pollution Push: A Commonwealth Clean Oceans milestone saw more than one million pieces of plastic prevented from entering waterways, with over 15,000 volunteers removing 23,000+ kg across rivers and coastlines. Marine Life Under Pressure: New research off Dominica shows sperm whales change their clicking “codas” and even vowel sounds when ships are nearby, highlighting the growing impact of underwater noise from shipping. Food Security for a Warming Region: The EU-CAN “Cultivating Futures” initiative has launched across Dominica, St Lucia, Grenada and SVG, using school gardens to boost nutrition, climate resilience and youth-led action. CBI Phase-Out Talks: Prime Minister Drew reiterated the importance of Dominica’s Sustainable Island State Agenda as the EU demands Eastern Caribbean Citizenship by Investment programs end by June 1, 2028 or risk losing Schengen visa-free access. Disaster-Ready Health: Caribbean health leaders discussed how to protect people living with noncommunicable diseases during climate-related disasters, focusing on prevention, response and recovery. Tourism Infrastructure: Construction on the XCD$1.81m Champagne Beach Tourist Reception Facility in Pointe Michel reached 35% completion, with key foundation and access works underway.
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