AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDominica Summer Culture Calendar: The Dominica Festivals Committee has unveiled seven major summer events from June to August, kicking off with Comess on June 27 (Bouyon, paint and water at La Plas Dame Park), followed by Gouté Domnik (July 19–26), Poker Run (July 26), and a first-ever Tasty Treasures Heritage Relay starting Aug. 1, plus more activities for visitors and locals. Sports Spotlight: Thea LaFond and Tyler Mason took top honours at the 12th National Sports Awards in Portsmouth, marking a return after the 2017 pause and celebrating 2025 achievements. Education & Skills: Thirty secondary educators completed the ACT in Mathematics Cohort 2 regional training, supported by UWI Mona and the Commonwealth of Learning, aimed at boosting math instruction and classroom tech use. Tourism Push: Discover Dominica Authority launched “Summer the Nature Island Way,” with eight curated itineraries for adventure, wellness, culture and nature-based experiences, and named Wendy Lake as its new Destination Marketing Manager. Governance & Citizenship by Investment: PM Roosevelt Skerrit says successful CBI applicants must now visit Dominica in person and collect renewed passports locally. Regional Mobility Debate: An OECS free-movement discussion asks whether borderless travel is a true “wind beneath our wings” or a risk amid today’s economic and climate pressures. Infrastructure Watch: Skerrit says the new Goodwill Secondary School is on track for November 2026 completion, while the Windsor Park Stadium handover is expected by month-end after lighting certification.
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