AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDominica Budget & Cost of Living: Opposition Leader Jesma Paul-Victor praised the 2026/27 budget’s overall capital spending execution (about 98%) but warned ministries vary widely in performance, arguing spending must translate into results for households facing rising prices. Health & Community Services: She also urged modernization of the Salisbury Health Centre into a climate-resilient, accessible primary-care and wellness hub with stronger maternal/child services, mental health support, and backup power. Education & Resilience: Jungle Bay’s funded Dominique Marchand Pre-School in Soufrière is set for handover to the Ministry of Education on Aug. 11, securing a permanent learning space for children displaced after Hurricane Maria. Youth & Learning: The REACH project launched a webinar series on adolescent health, starting Aug. 11 with a session on breaking mental-health stigma. Culture & Tourism: Asa Bantan’s 10th annual Summer Daybreak Breakfast Fete returns to Grand Bay with a multi-day lineup, while Secret Bay Resort announced new cliffside villas and expanded spa facilities for its next phase. Regional Mobility Watch: The EU warned Dominica and four other Caribbean states to phase out citizenship-by-investment schemes by 2028 or risk losing Schengen visa-free access.
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