AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCaribbean Citizenship by Investment: EU pressure is forcing a rethink of CBI/CIP across the five Eastern Caribbean states, with a formal push to phase out programmes by June 1, 2028—raising big questions about how Dominica and neighbours will fund development while staying transparent at home. OECS-Africa Cooperation: OECS has appointed Aisha Maina as Strategic Advisor for Africa-Caribbean cooperation, aiming to deepen trade, investment and energy/agribusiness links. Health Security for Tourism: CARPHA and the OECS renewed their partnership to strengthen health security in the tourism sector through 2030, tying public health readiness to destination resilience. Climate-Resilient Infrastructure Push: Canada and UNOPS launched the RIISE Facility to help Dominica, Grenada, St Lucia and St Vincent deliver resilient infrastructure faster, with a Barbados secretariat coordinating support. Dominica Energy Update: Dominica’s geothermal plant is nearing commissioning, with the target now aimed at July 31. Green Skills for Climate Jobs: BTC launched an eight-month Green Skills Training programme for 85 Dominicans, building capacity for climate-resilient work. Disaster-Ready NCD Care: Caribbean stakeholders discussed how to protect people with noncommunicable diseases during climate-related emergencies. Local Business Networking: DAIC held a “Networking & Nibbles” event to reconnect members and support growth under new leadership.
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