AGP Executive Report

Roseau North By-Election: Dominica Labour Party’s Ashma McDougall is leading after preliminary results, with the official recount set to begin, as the seat is contested against UWP’s Danny Lugay and independent Sherman Boston—an election already shadowed by polling-day concerns. Housing & Climate Resilience: Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit says Dominica will hand over 215 climate-resilient homes across nine communities, with 11 keys already delivered in Canefield East—part of a wider “housing revolution” aimed at safer, modern living after storms. Education & Inclusion: Dominica’s wider region spotlight includes upgraded learning support for students with special educational needs, while Dominica’s own education performance headlines continue to draw attention. Culture & Community: The Caribbean Music Awards announces Billboard as global media partner and a Trinidad & Tobago debut, with Dominica highlighted as the birthplace of bouyon. Civic Voices: Open letters and debate continue to swirl around civic engagement, education, and national questions like Bird Island/Isla de Aves. Regional Politics: CARICOM marks Africa Day with renewed push for stronger Caribbean-Africa ties, while engagement with Haiti intensifies ahead of elections.

Roseau North By-Election: DLP candidate Ashma McDougall is set to win the Roseau North seat in preliminary results (1,506 votes) over UWP’s Danny Lugay (983), with an official recount underway after polling-day concerns were raised by some voters. Housing & Resilience: Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit says Dominica will hand over 215 climate-resilient homes across nine communities, with 11 keys already delivered in Canefield East—part of a wider push to keep families safe as the island builds for a changing climate. Education Inclusion: Mico CARE Centre in Jamaica received an upgraded classroom for students with special educational needs through Caribbean Development Bank support, highlighting a regional focus on more inclusive learning spaces. Law & Professional Training: UWI Five Islands and the Antigua and Barbuda Bar Association signed an MOU to expand practical legal training for law students. Culture & Music: The Caribbean Music Awards announces Billboard as global media partner and a first wave of performers for its Trinidad & Tobago debut, spotlighting Dominica’s bouyon roots. Community Sports: Dominica Netball is inviting applicants for a certified umpiring course to strengthen the game on and off the court.

Roseau North By-Election: Ashma McDougall wins the Roseau North by-election for the DLP, taking 1,407 votes and promising focus on roads, health, education and women’s empowerment, while UWP’s Danny Lugay falls short with 974. Housing & Climate Resilience: PM Roosevelt Skerrit and officials hand over keys to 11 climate-resilient homes in Canefield East, part of a wider 215-home rollout across nine communities. Education Inclusion: Mico CARE Centre gets an upgraded classroom for students with special educational needs, supported by the CDB and Jamaica Social Investment Fund. Education & Skills: Dominica reports improved 2026 CXC results, with CTEC introduced to help candidates master mathematics in modules. Community & Culture: Dominica mourns veteran communicator Marcella André, remembered for her regional media impact and mentorship. Regional Spotlight: CARICOM marks Africa Day with renewed calls for stronger Caribbean-Africa ties, including trade, health and reparatory justice.

UNESCO Memory of the World: Dominica is among 23 countries submitting 87 nominations for the 2026 Call for UNESCO’s Memory of the World Regional Register for Latin America and the Caribbean, with evaluation set for MoWLAC in November 2026. Roseau North by-election: Three candidates—DLP Ashma McDougall, UWP Daniel Lugay and independent Sherman Boston—are campaigning ahead of the Sept. 7 vote, with focus on jobs, healthcare, waste, drainage, roads and community development. Housing, climate resilience: PM Skerrit says Dominica will hand over 215 climate-resilient homes across nine communities, starting with 11 keys in Canefield East. CARICOM-Africa Day: CARICOM marks the fifth anniversary with renewed calls for stronger Caribbean-Africa ties, including trade, health, connectivity and reparatory justice. Youth & education: Dominica reports improved CXC results, while CTEC is introduced to help students master mathematics in certified modules. Culture & sport: Dominica Netball invites people for certified umpiring training; and Dominica mourns veteran broadcaster Marcella André, remembered for regional media impact and mentorship.

Roseau North By-Election: With voting set for Monday, Sept. 7, three candidates—UWP’s Danny Lugay, DLP’s Ashma McDougall, and independent Sherman Boston—are campaigning on jobs, housing, healthcare and community development, as PM Skerrit urges a peaceful, issue-based race. Housing & Climate Resilience: The government has begun handing over climate-resilient homes, including keys for 11 families in Canefield East, part of a nationwide delivery of 215 homes across nine communities. Civic Call & Political Tension: Open letters are pushing for stronger civic engagement and raising concerns about intimidation and governance, including renewed debate around Dominica’s CBI programme. Culture & Community Memory: Regional heritage work continues with “Ancestral Echoes,” a solemn 400th-anniversary commemoration of the Kalinago Massacre and calls for enduring justice. Education & Youth: Dominica reports improved CXC results, while CTEC is highlighted as a new modular pathway to help students master mathematics in stages. Music Spotlight: The Caribbean Music Awards gears up for its Trinidad & Tobago debut on Sept. 19, with Billboard onboard and Dominica’s Bouyon in the spotlight. Agriculture Recognition: Two young Dominicans earn regional honours, including OECS and CARICOM youth farmer awards.

Housing & Resilience: Dominica’s government says it will hand over 215 climate-resilient homes across nine communities, starting with 11 families getting keys in Canefield East, as PM Roosevelt Skerrit frames the programme as “housing revolution” support for families displaced by hurricanes and natural calamities. Roseau North By-Election: Independent Roseau North candidate Sherman Boston is campaigning on unity and jobs, while DLP’s Ashma McDougall pushes practical community upgrades in Gutter (footpaths, drainage, sanitation, and safer access for children and elderly) and UWP’s Danny Lugay pitches tourism initiatives aimed at youth employment; an online Only Polls survey puts McDougall ahead. Culture & Community: Dominica’s Creole Season gets a boost with the return of the Flavours of the World Festival (Oct. 4) featuring food, music, kids’ activities, and Flavours of Fashion. Agriculture & Youth: Two young Dominicans earn regional recognition—Ephraim Elijah Roberts wins an OECS Young Farmer Award and Dywany St. John is named CARICOM Young Farmer of the Year 2026. Regional Heritage & Truth-Telling: CARICOM highlights stepped-up engagement with Haiti ahead of elections, while Dominica’s wider Caribbean memory is echoed by “Ancestral Echoes” commemorations marking the Kalinago Massacre and the arrival of enslaved Africans. Education: CXC results show improved performance, with Dominica’s Chief Education Officer pointing to the country’s best mathematics outcomes, and CTEC introduced to help candidates master math in certified modules. Sports & Skills: Dominica Netball seeks certified umpiring trainees to strengthen the game locally. Arts & Music: The Caribbean Music Awards announces Billboard as global media partner for its Trinidad & Tobago debut, spotlighting Dominica as the birthplace of Bouyon.

Housing & Resilience: Dominica’s government handed over keys to 11 climate-resilient homes in Canefield East, with officials saying the wider push will deliver 215 homes nationwide in phases. Culture & Memory: “Ancestral Echoes” marked the 400th anniversary of the Kalinago Massacre and the arrival of the first enslaved Africans on Liamigua, bringing Dominica’s Kalinago representatives and regional delegations together for drumming, healing, and calls for justice. Politics & Community Life: Roseau North by-election campaigning is heating up: DLP candidate Ashma McDougall highlights footpaths, drainage, sanitation, and community facilities; independent Sherman Boston stresses unity and jobs; UWP’s Danny Lugay pitches tourism initiatives for youth employment. Education & Youth: Dominica reports improved CXC results, with mathematics gains and a new modular approach (CTEC) aimed at helping students master and certify math in smaller steps. Regional Culture: The Caribbean Music Awards gears up for its Trinidad & Tobago debut with Billboard onboard and a first wave of performers, spotlighting Dominica’s Bouyon. Sports & Skills: Dominica Netball seeks certified umpiring trainees to strengthen the game on and off the court.

Housing & Resilience: Dominica’s government handed over keys to 11 climate-resilient homes in Canefield East, with PM Roosevelt Skerrit calling it “security, comfort, and peace of mind,” while officials say the wider push will deliver 215 homes across communities in the coming weeks. Culture & Memory: “Ancestral Echoes” marked the 400th anniversary of the Kalinago Massacre and the arrival of the first enslaved Africans, bringing regional indigenous delegations together for truth-telling, healing, drumming, and libations. Politics & Community Life: Roseau North by-election campaigning heats up as DLP candidate Ashma McDougall pushes priorities like footpaths, drainage, sanitation, and community facilities, while UWP’s Danny Lugay promotes tourism initiatives aimed at youth jobs; an online survey claims McDougall leads. Education & Youth: Dominica reports improved CXC results, with CSEC math up 10 points, plus CTEC’s modular approach to help students master mathematics in certified steps. Agriculture & Awards: Two young Dominican farmers earned regional honours at the OECS Youth and Women in Agriculture Symposium. Sports & Skills: Dominica Netball seeks people for a certified umpiring course to strengthen fair play and safety. Arts & Music: The Caribbean Music Awards announces Billboard as global media partner and spotlights Dominica as Bouyon takes centre stage ahead of Sept. 19 in Trinidad & Tobago. Community Spotlight: Dominica mourns veteran communicator Marcella André, remembered for her regional media impact and mentorship.

Roseau North By-Election: Ashma McDougall is campaigning on practical fixes in Gutter—footpaths, drainage, sanitation, and safer access for elders and children—while also promising stronger community facilities and youth-focused development. Youth & Women in Agriculture: Dominica’s young farmers are turning heads regionally: Ephraim Elijah Roberts won the OECS Young Farmer Award, and Dywany St. John was named CARICOM Young Farmer of the Year 2026. Education & Youth: Dominica is celebrating improved CXC results, with mathematics gains highlighted by the Chief Education Officer; CXC is also rolling out CTEC to certify math skills in modules, and tightening School-Based Assessment rules as AI use grows. Culture & Lifestyle: The Flavours of the World Festival returns for Creole Season on Oct. 4, bringing global food, music, kids’ activities, and a Flavours of Fashion heritage dress feature. Regional Diplomacy: CARICOM’s Eminent Persons Group is stepping up engagement with Haiti ahead of elections, meeting political and civil society stakeholders. Public Health: Government says primary healthcare remains a priority as it commissions and renames the Savanne Paile facility into the Nurses’ Parillon and Peter Health Centre. Arts & Media Loss: Dominica mourns veteran communicator Marcella André, remembered across the region for her voice, mentorship, and community-building.

CARICOM–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.

Roseau North Economy & Infrastructure: Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit says plans are advancing for a US$75 million cruise village in Roseau North, with a formal agreement expected soon—aimed at bringing more cruise passengers and boosting local vendors, taxi operators and tour guides. Education & Youth: Dominica’s CXC results show a strong push in mathematics, with the Chief Education Officer reporting the best performance in recent times—plus CTEC’s modular approach for targeted math certification, and new CXC School-Based Assessment rules tightening AI use. Community & Sports: Dominica Netball is inviting applicants for a certified umpiring course to strengthen the sport on and off the court. Culture & Lifestyle: Creole Season gets a boost with the return of the Flavours of the World Festival on Oct. 4, featuring food, music, performances and a heritage-themed fashion element. Public Life & Safety: Educator Beverly LeBlanc urges churches and civil society to put child protection and family safety first, focusing on shared responsibility rather than credit. Regional & Heritage: The Kalinago Council marks shared indigenous history with visits and plans for a craft centre, while Dominica mourns veteran communicator Marcella André.

Cruise Tourism & Jobs: Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit says a privately funded US$75 million cruise village for Roseau North is nearing a formal agreement, promising more passengers and spend for vendors, taxi operators and tour guides. Loss in Regional Media: Dominica and the wider Caribbean media community mourn veteran broadcaster Marcella André, remembered for her commanding voice, mentorship and purpose-driven communications work. Education & Skills: Dominica reports improved 2026 CXC results, with mathematics gains highlighted as the best in recent times; CXC also introduced CTEC modular math certification to help students earn recognition in smaller, completed units. Assessment Rules for AI: CXC strengthened School-Based Assessment requirements for June 2026, adding originality checks and signed declarations as AI use grows. Community Safety Call: Educator Beverly LeBlanc urges churches and civil society to put child protection and family wellbeing first, warning against competition for credit. Sport Development: Dominica Netball is recruiting people (16+) to become certified umpires through an official course pathway. Disability Inclusion: A UN campaign launches across the Caribbean to break barriers and expand decent jobs for people with disabilities, backed by employer pledges. Creole Season Culture: “Flavours of the World Festival” returns to Dominica on Oct. 4 at Windsor Park, blending food, music, performances and a fashion segment celebrating heritage.

Education & Youth: Dominica is celebrating a jump in CSEC Mathematics, with results up 10 percentage points year-on-year and now 7 points above the regional average, after teacher training and curriculum support. Assessment Reform: CXC is tightening School-Based Assessment rules for AI use, adding originality checks and signed declarations, with June 2027 set as the final year for SBA submissions. Creole Season Culture: The “Flavours of the World Festival” returns to Dominica on Oct. 4 at Windsor Park, blending global food, live music, kids’ activities, and a new “Flavours of Fashion” heritage-dressing feature. Sports & Opportunity: Young athlete Omari Caesar secures an athletics scholarship to Edwin Allen High School in Jamaica, following junior record-setting performances and CARIFTA qualification. Regional Heritage & Indigenous Economy: Kalinago leaders continue talks in St. Kitts to advance a permanent Kalinago Craft Centre, aiming to create livelihoods beyond Dominica. Community & Inclusion: A UN disability-inclusive employment push, “HireAbility,” is rolling out across the Caribbean to break workplace barriers and expand decent jobs. Politics (Local): Roseau North by-election campaigning heats up as Ashma McDougall faces scrutiny amid questions over political timing and alliances.

Creole Season Spotlight: Dominica’s “Flavours of the World Festival” returns for the 2026 Creole Season on Sunday, Oct. 4 (2pm–9pm) at Windsor Park Stadium Forecourt, with global food, live music, cultural performances, kids’ activities, a VIP experience, and the return of the Archipelago Chef’s Competition plus a new “Flavours of Fashion” heritage-dress feature. Education & Youth: CXC is tightening School-Based Assessment rules for June 2026 as AI use grows, adding originality checks and signed declarations; Dominica’s CXC results also show a jump—CSEC Mathematics up 10 percentage points year-on-year, and the Chief Education Officer says this is among the island’s best recent math performances. Regional Inclusion: The UN launches the “HireAbility Campaign” across the Caribbean to break barriers and expand decent jobs for people with disabilities, backed by governments, employers, and disability groups. Culture & Heritage: Kalinago leaders continue cross-island heritage work, including plans for a Kalinago Craft Centre in St. Kitts and remembrance events honouring Kalinago history. Community & Safety (US): Florida’s “Operation Statewide Shield” reports 163 missing children recovered across multiple cities and beyond the state, with details still under investigation.

Roseau North By-Election: Dominica Labour Party rallies in Yampiece for Ashma McDougall ahead of the Sept. 7 vote, with PM Roosevelt Skerrit urging voters to return the seat and citing DLP work on housing, education, and disaster response. Education & Youth: Dominica’s June 2026 CXC exams ran across 17 centres over six weeks, with 66% of staff serving as invigilators; e-testing was used where devices and internet allowed, and two breaches led to cancelled results. Scholarships: DOMLEC pledges full five-year support for four secondary scholarship recipients, covering books, stationery, exam fees, and transport. Disability Inclusion: A UN HireAbility campaign launches across the Caribbean, pushing employers to break barriers and expand decent work for people with disabilities. Agriculture & Land Access: OECS urges governments to provide crown lands to young farmers on transparent, bank-collateral-friendly terms, with inclusion for persons with disability built into training and finance. Culture Spotlight: World Creole Music Festival returns Oct. 23–25 with Ne-Yo headlining, alongside Machel Montano, Maxi Priest, and more.

Disability & Work: The UN launched its “HireAbility Campaign” across the Caribbean to push disability-inclusive hiring, backed by a Disability Inclusive Employer’s Pledge and UN Country Teams across the region. Youth & Safety: Florida’s “Operation Statewide Shield” ended with the recovery of 163 missing minors (ages 2 months to 17) after a five-day statewide sweep that also reached other countries, with officials vowing to pursue predators. Kalinago Heritage: St Kitts and Nevis marked a Night of Remembrance for the Kalinago massacre and expulsion at Bloody Point, with Dominica’s Kalinago Chief Anette Sanford joining the torch-lighting and remembrance. Education Support: DOMLEC pledged full five-year scholarships for four secondary students, while the Adult Education Division announced its annual Skills Exhibition celebrating trades and creative skills. Culture & Music: Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival is set for Oct 23–25 with Ne-Yo headlining, and Marie-Claire Giraud released a genre-bending new album blending jazz, opera, pop and Caribbean influences. Nature & Community: A WAA movie night in Trafalgar will screen stop-motion animation shorts from a Dominica–Venezuela residency, and a regional training in critical care aims to strengthen responses to severe infections across Eastern Caribbean islands.