AGP Executive Report

Marine Life & Noise Pollution: Scientists say sperm whales off Dominica shift their “coda” click patterns and even vowel-like sounds when ships are nearby—work that could help predict when vessels are affecting whale communication. Climate Resilience Housing: In Vieille Case, 21 families are nearing the handover of hurricane-resilient homes, with finishing works underway before keys are distributed. Plastic Pollution Cleanup: A Commonwealth clean-up campaign hit a milestone by removing over one million pieces of plastic from waterways, including major collections in Scotland. Tourism Infrastructure: Construction on the XCD$1.81m Champagne Beach Tourist Reception Facility in Pointe Michel is reported at 35% complete, with key foundation and access works finished or in progress. Food Security & Youth Action: The EU-CAN Cultivating Futures project has launched across four islands, using school gardens to boost nutrition, climate resilience, and youth-led sustainable food systems. Regional Policy Pressure: EU leaders have demanded Citizenship-by-Investment phase-outs by 2028, with OECS and CARICOM officials coordinating a unified response for talks in Brussels.

Plastic Pollution Cleanup: A Commonwealth Clean Oceans milestone hit today as communities removed the one-millionth piece of plastic from waterways, with 15,000+ volunteers and 23,000+ kg of waste collected across rivers and coastlines—an effort that matters for islands like Dominica facing fragile marine ecosystems. Tourism Infrastructure: At Pointe Michel, the XCD$1.81m Champagne Beach Tourist Reception Facility is now over 35% complete, with key works like foundation and retaining-wall progress, septic tank construction, and new visitor access underway. Food Security & Climate Resilience: The Zero Hunger Trust Fund launched an EU-funded regional project using 10 schools as demonstration sites to boost food security, nutrition education, and climate resilience in Dominica and other Eastern Caribbean states. Climate Watch: CariCOF warns El Niño is strengthening, raising risks of heatwaves, drought, and flooding from heavy rain later in 2026. Volcanic Monitoring: Small earthquakes continue south of Dominica as seismic activity stays elevated; the alert level remains YELLOW and residents are urged to stay vigilant.

National Budget: Dominica’s 2026–2027 National Budget will be presented when Parliament convenes on August 4, with Finance Minister Dr. Irving McIntyre tabling the Estimates of Expenditure for the year ending June 30, 2027, and the public able to follow live via GIS and DBS. Climate & Disaster Risk: CariCOF warns El Niño is strengthening alongside warmer Caribbean seas, raising the risk of heatwaves, drought, and flooding from heavy rain later in 2026. Volcano Watch: Small earthquakes continue south of Dominica as seismic activity stays elevated; the alert level remains YELLOW and residents are urged to stay vigilant. Food Security & Resilience: The EU-CAN Cultivating Futures project has launched via the Zero Hunger Trust Fund, using ecological school gardens across St. Vincent and the Grenadines, St. Lucia, Grenada, and Dominica to boost food security, nutrition, and climate resilience. Marine & Fisheries Cooperation: CRFM and the Caribbean Climate Change Centre are strengthening ties to tackle climate impacts on oceans, fisheries, and coastal communities, including work on sargassum. Tourism Infrastructure: Champagne Beach Tourist Reception Facility at Pointe Michel is reported at 35% completion, with key foundation and access works underway. Circular Economy Job Link: GIZ has a vacancy for a Technical Advisor focused on circular economy and biowaste, supporting regional waste prevention and resource recovery efforts. CBI Pressure: EU demands Caribbean states end citizenship-by-investment by 2028 or face visa-free travel curbs, with regional leaders coordinating a unified response.

Climate & Volcanic Risk: Small earthquakes continued south of Dominica as seismic activity stays elevated; the Met Department keeps the alert level at YELLOW and urges residents to remain vigilant. Food Security & Youth Climate Resilience: The Zero Hunger Trust Fund launched the EU-CAN Cultivating Futures project, using ecological school gardens in St Vincent and the Grenadines, St Lucia, Grenada and Dominica to boost food security, nutrition education and climate resilience. Tourism Infrastructure (Nature-Smart): Champagne Beach Tourist Reception Facility at Pointe Michel is now over 35% complete, with foundation and key visitor-access works underway. Regional Oceans & Fisheries: CRFM and the Caribbean Climate Change Centre strengthened partnership talks to tackle climate impacts on fisheries and coastal communities, including ongoing sargassum pressures. EU Pressure on Citizenship-by-Investment: EU leaders told OECS states to end CBI by 2028 or face visa-free travel curbs; Dominica hosted regional coordination as prime ministers prepare for Brussels talks. Circular Economy Jobs (Regional): GIZ advertised a Technical Advisor role for Circular Economy and BioWaste, supporting waste prevention, resource recovery and business models across the OECS. Youth Environment Leadership: Two Dominican youth are representing the island at CARYFED 2026 in Grenada, building skills for environmental stewardship and community leadership.

EU Visa Ultimatum & CBI/CIP: EU leaders have given Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, St Kitts and Nevis, and St Lucia until June 1, 2028 to end citizenship-by-investment or face visa-free travel curbs, prompting a coordinated regional push to Brussels. Tourism Infrastructure: Dominica’s XCD$1.81m Champagne Beach Tourist Reception Facility at Pointe Michel is now over 35% complete, with foundation and key structural works underway. Climate & Food Security: The Zero Hunger Trust Fund has launched “Cultivating Futures,” an EU-funded regional initiative using 10 schools across Dominica and three other islands to boost food security, nutrition, education and climate resilience. Fisheries & Oceans: CRFM and the Caribbean Climate Change Centre are strengthening cooperation to build resilient fisheries and coastal livelihoods, with sargassum impacts a key focus. Volcanic Monitoring: Small earthquakes continue south of Dominica; the alert level remains YELLOW and residents are urged to stay vigilant. Youth & Environment Leadership: Two Dominican youths are representing the island at CARYFED 2026 in Grenada, continuing Project Discovery Dominica’s leadership and stewardship work. Circular Economy Jobs: GIZ is advertising a Technical Advisor role for Circular Economy and Biowaste, supporting regional waste prevention and resource recovery efforts.

Volcanic & weather watch: Dominica’s Met Department reports about 94 small earthquakes recorded July 10–17, with activity continuing south of the island over the past 24 hours, while a tropical wave and inclement conditions bring the risk of gusty winds and locally heavy rain—alert level remains YELLOW. Tourism build-out: The XCD$1.81m Champagne Beach Tourist Reception Facility at Pointe Michel is now 35% complete, with key foundation, access, retaining wall works and first-fix plumbing/electrical underway. Food security & climate resilience: The EU-funded Cultivating Futures initiative launched by the Zero Hunger Trust Fund will use 10 regional schools across Dominica, SVG, St Lucia and Grenada to tackle food security, nutrition, education and climate resilience over 18 months. Regional oceans cooperation: CRFM and the Caribbean Climate Change Centre are strengthening collaboration to boost resilient fisheries and coastal communities, including work to address persistent sargassum impacts. CBI pressure & diplomacy: EU leaders have demanded Eastern Caribbean CBI programmes end by 2028, and OECS/CARICOM leaders are coordinating a unified push to Brussels.

Volcanic & Weather Watch: Dominica’s Met Department reports about 94 small earthquakes recorded July 10–17, with activity continuing south of the island over the past 24 hours; the alert remains YELLOW as scientists track both shallow rock-cracking quakes and deeper signals tied to fluids and gases, while a tropical wave and limited showers raise the risk of gusty winds and locally heavy rain. EU Visa Pressure on CBI: Eastern Caribbean leaders met in Roseau after the EU demanded Citizenship by Investment programmes end by June 1, 2028 or face visa-free travel curbs; they plan a high-level mission to Brussels and stress reforms like stronger due diligence and a regional CBI regulatory authority. Climate Resilience & Food Security: The Zero Hunger Trust Fund launched “Cultivating Futures”, an EU-funded regional initiative using 10 schools in Dominica, Grenada, St Lucia and St Vincent to tackle food security, nutrition, education and climate resilience. Tourism Infrastructure: Construction on Dominica’s Champagne Beach Tourist Reception Facility at Pointe Michel is 35% complete (foundation and major works underway), supporting sustainable visitor amenities.

EU Visa Pressure on CBI: The EU has given five Eastern Caribbean governments, including Dominica, until June 1, 2028 to end citizenship-by-investment or face visa-free travel suspensions, prompting a coordinated push for talks in Brussels. Champagne Beach Progress: Dominica’s Champagne Beach Tourist Reception Facility at Pointe Michel is now over 35% complete, with key works like demolition, access construction, foundation work, retaining walls, and major plumbing/electrical first fixes underway. Food Security & Climate Resilience: The Zero Hunger Trust Fund launched an EU-funded regional initiative, “Cultivating Futures,” using 10 schools across Dominica, Grenada, St Lucia, and St Vincent to strengthen food systems, nutrition, education, and climate resilience over 18 months. Climate Outlook Warning: CariCOF warns El Niño is intensifying, raising risks of hotter conditions, heatwaves, drought, and flooding from heavy rainfall during the 2026 wet season. Fisheries & Ocean Partnership: CRFM and the Caribbean Climate Change Centre are strengthening collaboration to build more resilient fisheries and coastal communities, including tackling ongoing sargassum impacts.

Food Security & Climate Resilience: The Zero Hunger Trust Fund has launched “Cultivating Futures – Empowering Youths for a Food Secure Region,” an EU-funded project using 10 regional schools in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, St. Lucia, Grenada and Dominica to boost sustainable food systems, nutrition, education and climate resilience. Marine & Fisheries Adaptation: CRFM and the Caribbean Climate Change Centre are strengthening their partnership to help member states build more resilient fisheries and coastal communities, including work on marine spatial planning, renewable energy, livelihoods and tackling sargassum impacts. Tourism Infrastructure Progress: Dominica reports 35% completion on the XCD$1.81 million Champagne Beach Tourist Reception Facility in Pointe Michel, with foundation and major works now underway. Regional Climate Outlook: CariCOF warns El Niño is intensifying, raising risks of heatwaves, drought and flooding during the 2026 wet season, with uneven recovery of rainfall across the Lesser Antilles. Youth & Community Stewardship: NBD’s inaugural Growth and Impact Award recognized graduating students across 32 schools for leadership, community service and environmental stewardship. CBI Pressure & Diplomacy: Eastern Caribbean leaders met in Roseau to coordinate a united response to the EU’s demand to phase out CBI/CIP by 2028, including a planned high-level mission to Brussels.

Food Security & Climate Resilience: The Zero Hunger Trust Fund has officially launched “Cultivating Futures – Empowering Youths for a Food Secure Region,” an EU-funded initiative using 10 regional schools in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, St. Lucia, Grenada and Dominica to boost food security, nutrition, education and climate resilience. Marine & Fisheries Adaptation: CRFM and the Caribbean Climate Change Centre are strengthening their partnership to help member states tackle climate impacts on oceans, fisheries and coastal communities, with work spanning marine planning, renewable energy, resilient livelihoods and gender inclusion, while continuing to address sargassum impacts. Tourism Infrastructure Progress: Dominica reports 35% completion on the XCD$1.81 million Champagne Beach Tourist Reception Facility in Pointe Michel, with foundation and major works now underway. Heat & Rainfall Risks: CariCOF warns El Niño is intensifying alongside warmer Caribbean seas, raising the risk of heatwaves, drought and flooding during the 2026 wet season. Youth & Stewardship: NBD’s inaugural Growth and Impact Award highlights graduating students’ leadership and environmental stewardship across 32 Dominica schools. Regional Policy Pressure: Eastern Caribbean leaders in Roseau agreed on a coordinated Brussels mission and a unified stance as the EU demands CBI programme phase-outs by 2028, tying the issue to visa suspension threats.

Tourism Infrastructure Update: Dominica’s XCD$1.81m Champagne Beach Tourist Reception Facility in Pointe Michel is now 35% complete, with foundation works done and major construction underway, including visitor access, retaining wall works, slabs, and major plumbing/electrical first-fix progress. Climate Risk Watch: CariCOF warns El Niño is intensifying alongside warmer Caribbean seas, raising the odds of heatwaves, slower drought recovery in parts of the Lesser Antilles, and continued flood risk from heavy wet-season rainfall. Water Security: DOWASCO says the Water Sector Strategic Development Project is nearing completion after a CDB extension to Sept 30, 2026, with most of the planned storage tanks already built to boost island water capacity. Regional Climate-Linked Finance: Eastern Caribbean leaders met in Dominica to respond to EU pressure to phase out Citizenship by Investment by 2028, arguing reforms and oversight are in place and that any transition must protect funding for climate resilience, disaster recovery, healthcare, and infrastructure. Agri-Innovation: Grenada’s C-SAC was named a global finalist for the 2026 UN FAO AgriInno Challenge, backing a climate-smart approach that rewards smallholders for ecological stewardship.

Climate Risk Watch: CariCOF says strengthening El Niño plus warmer Caribbean seas could mean more intense heat, longer drought in parts of the Lesser Antilles, and a higher risk of flooding from heavy wet-season downpours. Water Security: DOWASCO reports Dominica’s Water Sector Strategic Development Project is nearing completion after the CDB extended the terminal disbursement date to Sept. 30, with most of the new glass-fused-to-steel storage tanks already built to boost island-wide storage. Regional Diplomacy: OECS leaders meeting in Dominica agreed on a unified strategy to respond to the EU’s push to phase out Citizenship by Investment by June 2028, including a high-level Brussels mission while stressing reforms, integrity and transparency. Local Governance & Resilience: Prime Minister Skerrit urged a coordinated, multi-layered regional approach to security that treats climate disasters and cross-border threats as part of “modern security,” not just policing. Education for Stewardship: Rootz Herbal launched a children’s book series edition focused on herbs, fruits, rainforest ecosystems, wildlife and environmental stewardship. Regional Finance: ECCB Monetary Council kept key rates unchanged and reaffirmed the EC dollar’s fixed exchange rate as a stability anchor amid global uncertainty.

CBI/CIP Pressure & Regional Response: OECS leaders met in Dominica to craft a unified strategy after the EU demanded Citizenship by Investment be phased out by 2028, warning that any shift must protect climate resilience, healthcare, education and disaster recovery funding; they’ve agreed to send a high-level Brussels mission and stress reforms like stronger due diligence and a regional CBI regulatory authority. Climate Risk Update: CariCOF says intensifying El Niño plus warmer Caribbean seas could mean more heatwaves, slower-to-recover drought in parts of the Lesser Antilles, and heightened flood risk from heavy wet-season rain. Water Security: DOWASCO reports Dominica’s Water Sector Strategic Development Project is nearing completion, with CDB extending the terminal disbursement date to finish remaining works and add major storage capacity. Food & Climate Resilience for Youth: Zero Hunger Trust Fund will launch a regional initiative using 10 schools to tackle food security, nutrition, education and climate resilience across St Vincent, St Lucia, Grenada and Dominica. ECCB Stability Watch: ECCB Monetary Council kept key rates unchanged and warned global uncertainty could slow tourism and growth. Announcements: Dominica’s Ministry of Finance posted TORs for a National Project Coordinator and a Procurement/Contract Management Specialist.

Regional Security & Resilience: PM Roosevelt Skerrit urged Caribbean leaders to move beyond isolated policing toward a coordinated, multi-layered approach to threats that now include cyberattacks and climate disasters. Food & Climate Education: The Zero Hunger Trust Fund will launch “Cultivating Futures” in Dominica and other OECS states, using 10 regional schools to tackle food security, nutrition, education and climate resilience. EU Pressure on CBI: Eastern Caribbean leaders met in Roseau and agreed on a united diplomatic push to Brussels after the EU’s revised visa suspension mechanism threatens Citizenship by Investment revenues that help fund climate resilience, disaster recovery, healthcare and education. Water Infrastructure: DOWASCO says the Water Sector Strategic Development Project is nearing completion after a CDB deadline extension, with major storage tank works progressing to boost island water capacity. ECCB Stability: The ECCB Monetary Council kept key rates unchanged and reaffirmed the EC dollar’s fixed exchange rate as global uncertainty could weigh on tourism and growth. Nature Learning: Rootz Herbal released a children’s book linking Caribbean herbs, forests and wildlife to environmental stewardship.

Regional Security & Resilience: Dominica’s PM Roosevelt Skerrit urged Caribbean leaders to move beyond traditional policing toward a coordinated, multi-layered regional shield against modern threats, linking security to climate disasters, cyberattacks, and food and energy insecurity. EU Pressure on CBI: Eastern Caribbean leaders met in Roseau and agreed on a united diplomatic push against the EU’s revised visa suspension mechanism and its call to phase out Citizenship by Investment by June 2028, stressing that CBI funds climate resilience, disaster recovery, healthcare, education, and infrastructure—while pointing to stronger due diligence and a regional CBI regulatory authority. Water Infrastructure Update: DOWASCO says the Water Sector Strategic Development Project is nearing completion after the CDB extended the terminal disbursement date to Sept. 30, 2026, with most glass-fused-to-steel storage tanks already built to boost island water capacity. ECCB Monetary Stability: The ECCB Monetary Council kept key rates unchanged and reaffirmed the EC dollar’s fixed exchange rate, while warning global uncertainty could slow tourism and growth. Green Transition & Waste: A new EU-backed contract call targets engineering consultancy for a steel-framed recycling shed at the Fond Cole Landfill in Roseau. Nature Learning for Kids: Rootz Herbal launched a children’s book series edition focused on Caribbean herbs, fruits, rainforest ecosystems, wildlife, and environmental stewardship.

CBI Pressure & EU Talks: Eastern Caribbean leaders met in Dominica to respond to the EU’s demand that Citizenship by Investment programmes be phased out by June 2028, warning any shift must protect climate resilience, healthcare and infrastructure funding, and agreeing on a high-level Brussels mission. Regional Air Connectivity: Antigua and Barbuda PM Gaston Browne renewed calls for an OECS airline, saying unreliable flights are stranding travellers and delaying regional leaders’ work. Water Security Upgrade: DOWASCO says Dominica’s Water Sector Strategic Development Project is nearing completion after CDB granted an extension, with major storage tank works progressing to boost island water capacity. ECCB Monetary Stability: ECCB Monetary Council kept key interest rates unchanged and reaffirmed the EC dollar’s fixed exchange rate as it marks 50 years of stability, while warning global uncertainty could slow tourism. Nature Education Push: Rootz Herbal launched a children’s book series teaching Caribbean nature and heritage, including medicinal plants, rainforest ecosystems and wildlife stewardship. Tourism & Conservation Spotlight: Dominica’s Secret Bay was ranked among Travel + Leisure’s Caribbean top 10 resorts, praised for luxury tied to sustainability and rainforest/coastal setting.