AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTeachers’ Week & classroom support: Dominica’s Education Minister Octavia Alfred praised teachers for nation-building, noting nearly 400 appointments over two years, PPE and first-aid kits, a $250 teacher allowance, and work nearing completion on primary school reclassification. Local education milestones: Wesley High School marked its 100th year of educating young women, with centennial events running Oct. 12–16 under a faith-and-excellence theme. Culture & community at Ti Vilaj Kwéyòl: The 5th edition of Ti Vilaj Kwéyòl (“Tout Biten Domnik”) is set for Oct. 19–22 at the Botanic Gardens, with a new wellness space for locals and visitors, plus Dominica National Lottery support of $25,000. Youth voices & climate creativity: Dominica’s Sherdina Antoine won the CARICOM Youth Short Story Competition with “Weathering Us,” while the wider programme highlighted young writers shaping a climate-secure future. Regional movement debate: CARICOM free movement faces hurdles for small states, with speakers pointing to capacity limits and “islandness” psychology affecting borderless labour mobility. Immigration policy ripple: The US visa-bond plan for 50 countries (up to $20,000) is in the news, with reporting clarifying that India is not on the list.
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