AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoClimate & Work: The ILO warns the 2026–2027 El Niño pattern could hit Caribbean livelihoods hard, especially outdoor and informal workers, as rainfall shifts threaten agriculture, fisheries, tourism, transport and energy—raising the risk of job losses, lower incomes and food insecurity. Public Health Preparedness: Eastern Caribbean lab teams, including Dominica, boosted skills in rapid molecular diagnostics for diseases like measles, leptospirosis and hantavirus using a One Health approach that links human and animal health. Energy & Cost of Living: DOMLEC says geothermal power is already cutting fuel surcharges, with July bills expected to drop across categories—about 17–18% savings for typical users. Conservation Capacity: Dominica’s DNCTF delivered extra training to biodiversity grant recipients on donor reporting and environmental safeguards for projects including coral reef restoration and rapid response to lethal yellowing disease. CBI Pressure: Dominica’s government defended its Citizenship by Investment programme in the face of growing international scrutiny, stressing the need to diversify beyond CBI revenues. Renewables Funding Call: IRENA opened a funding call for renewable energy projects across Central America and the Caribbean, with Dominica among eligible countries.
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