AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoOECS Environmental Push: Dominica’s Environment Minister Cozier Frederick is calling for more member states to join regional action on climate financing, capacity building, and public participation as he chairs the OECS Council of Ministers for Environmental Sustainability in Dominica. Sargassum Response: More than 60 regional experts and stakeholders are meeting in Dominica under SARSEA to shape national sargassum plans, with field missions planned for Martinique and Guadeloupe starting June 1. Flood Watch & Storm Risk: Dominica remains under a Flood Watch as unstable weather from a tropical wave and low-level trough brings heavy showers, possible landslides, and rougher seas. Electricity Reliability: DOMLEC says Tuesday’s load shedding was linked to a fault at Fond Cole Power Plant, with repairs starting after peak hours and geothermal expected to resume Thursday. Tourism Momentum: Discover Dominica and the Ministry of Tourism launched Tourism Awareness Month 2026, highlighting wellness tourism and major upgrades amid rising arrivals. Regional Air Connectivity: Caribbean Airlines will cut flights to Dominica and St Kitts from June 1 and reduce Martinique/Guadeloupe service, citing long-term financial stability—raising new pressure on regional travel links. Healthy Food Policy: PAHO/WHO and OECS are pushing faster healthy food policy action across the Caribbean to meet NCD targets, tying diet outcomes to climate vulnerability and food insecurity.
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