AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCARICOM–Haiti Diplomacy: CARICOM’s Eminent Persons Group is in Haiti engaging political actors and civil society as elections near, with CARICOM Sec-Gen Dr. Carla Barnett urging stronger coordination with regional and international partners. Roseau North By-Election: DLP candidate Ashma McDougall is pitching Gutter community fixes—footpaths, drainage, sanitation, and safer access for elders and children—while UWP’s Danny Lugay promises tourism initiatives aimed at youth jobs; an online survey ahead of Sept. 7 shows McDougall leading. Healthcare Upgrade: Finance Minister Dr. Irving McIntyre commissioned and renamed the Savanne Paile Health Centre as the Nurses’ Parillon and Peter Health Centre, reaffirming a push to strengthen primary care nationwide. Education & Youth: CXC results highlight improved Dominica performance, especially in mathematics, with CTEC’s modular approach designed to help students earn certified progress; CXC also tightens school-based assessment rules amid AI use. Culture & Community: Dominica mourns veteran communicator Marcella André; and Creole Season gets a boost with “Flavours of the World Festival” returning to Roseau with music, food, and a fashion segment celebrating heritage. Agriculture Recognition: Two young Dominicans win regional honours—OECS Young Farmer and CARICOM Young Farmer of the Year—showcasing diversification and resilience. Sports Development: Dominica Netball seeks people to train as certified umpires to strengthen fair play and safety.
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