AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoYouth Sports & Culture: Dominica is sending a 74-member team (62 student-athletes and 12 officials) to the 2026 Windward Islands School Games in St. Lucia, competing in track and field, basketball, volleyball, football and netball. EU-Funded Food Security: The EU-CaN “Cultivating Futures” project launched with facilitators briefed on their role in building ecologically resilient school gardens and strengthening nutrition education across Dominica and other participating OECS states. Air Connectivity & Tourism: Government says a new Contour Airlines nonstop route from Douglas-Charles to Trinidad (starting Oct. 5, 2026) will boost regional links and visitor access. Community Learning for Parents: A free online seminar invites parents and caregivers to learn practical ways to understand children’s communication difficulties and know when to seek extra support. Women in the Water: Dive Dominica’s inaugural Women’s Dive Day introduced girls and women (ages 10–60) to scuba in a confidence-building “Discover Scuba” experience. Local Politics & Civic Engagement: The Dominica Business Forum will host a public discussion with Roseau North by-election candidates on July 29 at Fond Cole Community Centre. Regional Citizenship Pressure: Commentary and reporting highlight the EU’s push for CBI phase-outs in Eastern Caribbean states, with Dominica named among those facing deadlines and potential visa-free fallout. Caribbean Student Leadership: Kahnein Blanchette was elected founding President of the Caribbean Student Association at Southern University for 2026–2027, aiming to create a “home away from home” for Caribbean students. Upcoming Parish Feast: Mahaut Jimmit Tarreau Village Council is preparing St. Ann Parish Feast activities (July 23–26), including Gospel Fest performances, fish night, dance events, and a grand Mass.
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