AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 minutes agoCurrency & Resilience: The ECCB marked 50 years of the EC dollar’s fixed exchange rate to the US dollar (EC$2.70 to US$1) and says the next phase is a “Big Push” to turn stability into shared prosperity. Disaster-Ready Agriculture: Dominica’s Agriculture Ministry is training officers on pre- and post-disaster damage assessments to speed up recovery planning for crops and livelihoods. Tsunami Preparedness: “Tsunami Ready” efforts are underway in Dominica’s north and northeast districts, supported by US funding via the International Tsunami Information Centre. Nature Tourism Spotlight: Dominica earned top Caribbean and global recognition in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards, with the magazine pointing to the island’s rainforests, volcanic landscapes, waterfalls and hot springs. Food & Water Innovation: CARDI showcased climate-resilient agricultural research, while FAO-backed training in Dominica focused on irrigation, fertigation and nutrient management for stronger vegetable yields. Climate Watch: CariCOF warns El Niño-linked warming could mean hotter, drier spells in places, plus higher flood risk from heavy rains.
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