AGP Executive Report

Tourism & Skills: The Discover Dominica Authority launched a new self-paced online training for travel advisors on OTT, covering Dominica’s seven tourism pillars to help boost sales in key source markets. Road Access & Risk: AuDelices Road reopened after crews cleared landslide debris, with officials saying they’ll assess conditions and work toward a lasting fix. Security & Trade: Dominica took part in Operation ATLAS NEXUS, a cross-border crackdown on organized crime that led to 490+ arrests and major seizures across drug trafficking, firearms, document fraud and environmental crime. Small Business Push: The Small Business Support Unit expanded its 2026 Creole exhibition with more interactive features, aiming to drive sales for about 30 micro and small enterprises. Agriculture & Food Supply: A two-day national seminar prepares poultry and pig farmers for expanded abattoir operations, focusing on production volume, quality, biosecurity and market standards. Parliament & Finance: Parliament meets Tuesday with banking, VAT and an IDA credit facility for fiscal and climate resilience on the agenda. Social Protection Milestone: Dominica Social Security marked 50 years, honoring nearly 9,000 pensioners who helped sustain the system. Climate & Jobs: A US$12.55m regional fisheries resilience project (CC4FISH-II) began in Dominica, targeting fisherfolk and coastal communities through 2030. Energy Security Concern: A Caribbean economist warned energy insecurity will keep worsening without stronger moves toward energy sovereignty. Youth & Inclusion: BTC launched a year-long vocational and digital skills programme for 150 unemployed and underemployed young people.

Road & Access: AuDelices Road has reopened after crews cleared debris from a weekend landslide, but officials say they’ll assess the site with a view to a lasting fix. Cross-border Security: Dominica took part in Operation ATLAS NEXUS, a major international push against organised crime that led to 490+ arrests and large seizures across multiple crime types. Small Business & Culture: The Small Business Support Unit expands its 2026 Creole exhibition with three shopping-and-culture Fridays (Sept 25, Oct 2, Oct 9) featuring about 30 micro and small enterprises and live vendor spotlights. Education & Skills: Four students were selected for MDC’s 2026 US boarding school programme, while BTC launches a year-long training push for 150 young Dominicans in vocational and digital skills. Agriculture & Food Supply: A two-day national seminar prepares poultry and pig farmers for expanded abattoir operations, focusing on production, biosecurity and market standards. Social Protection: Dominica Social Security marks 50 years, honoring nearly 9,000 pensioners. Parliament & Finance: Parliament meets Tuesday with banking, VAT and an IDA credit for fiscal and climate resilience on the agenda. Climate & Energy: New research warns there’s “no safe zone” for Eastern Caribbean children as overlapping climate hazards intensify, while energy insecurity is flagged as a growing regional risk.

Banking Compliance: Hamilton Reserve Bank says it has kept full BSA/AML/OFAC compliance since inception, citing a recent 222-page judgement and highlighting real-time monitoring and Temenos core-banking support. Road Access & Tourism: A landslide on the AuDelices Road has disrupted travel in Dominica’s south east, with tourists reportedly rerouted and calls renewed for restoring the Petite Savanne–Delices link. Youth Skills & Jobs: A new Maria Holder Memorial Trust-funded programme will train 150 unemployed and underemployed young Dominicans in vocational and digital skills, including digital marketing and data entry. Climate & Food Security: UNICEF-backed research warns there may be “no safe zone” for Eastern Caribbean children, with more than nine in ten exposed to multiple climate hazards by mid-century; separate UNICEF findings say climate plans lack child-focused tracking. Fisheries Resilience Funding: Dominica is hosting the launch of a US$12.55m GEF/FAO regional project (CC4FISH-II) to build climate resilience in Caribbean fisheries through 2030. Housing & Assets: Government handed over 16 climate-resilient homes in Woodford Hill, with titles expected to follow. Local Business Support: Roseau North’s MP Ashma McDougall proposes a constituency business support desk to help micro and small operators access finance and record-keeping help.

Youth Skills & Jobs: The Business Training Centre (BTC) will deliver vocational and digital training for 150 unemployed and underemployed young Dominicans under a Maria Holder Memorial Trust programme running Sept 2026–Sept 2027, with courses ranging from electrical and plumbing to hotel reception, medical admin, data entry and digital marketing. Climate & Food Security: A UNICEF-commissioned study warns that across the Eastern Caribbean, more than 9 in 10 children could be exposed to at least three climate hazards by mid-century, with Dominica included among the assessed islands. Fisheries Resilience Funding: A US$12.55m GEF-backed regional project (CC4FISH-II) launched in Dominica aims to build climate and disaster resilience in fisheries through 2030, targeting fisherfolk and coastal communities across multiple islands. Agriculture Upgrades: Dominica’s Ministry of Agriculture says farmers are adopting higher-value crop techniques with FAO support, including fertigation and ground cover, to improve yields and market readiness. Housing & Assets: Woodford Hill families received keys to climate-resilient homes, with titles expected soon and the homes described as hurricane-resilient Category 5 assets. Business Support Idea: Roseau North’s MP Ashma McDougall floated a local “Business Support Desk” to help micro and small businesses access finance and improve records. Regional Diplomacy: President Sylvanie Burton will represent Dominica at the UN General Assembly in New York, delivering the national statement during the general debate.

Youth Skills & Jobs: The Business Training Centre (BTC) will deliver a year-long “Digital Inclusion & Skills Development for Unemployed Youth in Dominica” programme for 150 young people, combining vocational tracks (from electrical and plumbing to hotel reception, culinary, medical admin, data entry and digital marketing) with built-in digital literacy. Climate & Food Security: A UNICEF-backed Eastern Caribbean study warns there’s “no safe zone” for children as more than 9 in 10 could face at least three climate hazards by mid-century, with knock-on risks for schools, health facilities and livelihoods. Fisheries Resilience Funding: Dominica is part of the US$12.55m GEF/FAO-backed CC4FISH-II initiative, launched in Dominica, aiming to strengthen climate adaptation in fisheries and support thousands of fisherfolk and coastal communities through 2030. Regional Implementation Support: The new RIISE facility is now operational, offering Dominica and other participating states technical help to push climate-resilient infrastructure projects past bottlenecks. Local Business Support: Roseau North’s MP Ashma McDougall proposes a constituency “Business Support Desk” to make it easier for micro and small businesses to access finance and practical record-keeping help. Housing & Assets: Woodford Hill families received keys to hurricane-resilient homes, with titles expected soon and the homes framed as long-term assets. Culture with Economic Angle: Prevo Cinemall is hosting a two-day Kalinago arts and crafts exhibition to boost local sales in Roseau.

Youth Skills & Jobs: Dominica’s Business Training Centre (BTC) will deliver a year-long “Digital Inclusion & Skills Development for Unemployed Youth” programme for 150 young people, combining vocational tracks (from electrical and plumbing to hotel reception, culinary arts, medical admin and digital marketing) with built-in digital literacy. Climate & Food Security: A UNICEF-commissioned study warns there’s “no safe zone” for Eastern Caribbean children, with more than 9 in 10 projected to face at least three climate hazards by mid-century, alongside rising heat and longer droughts that threaten farming, water and nutrition. Fisheries Resilience Funding: A US$12.55m GEF-backed CC4FISH-II project is launched in Dominica to build climate and disaster resilience in Caribbean fisheries through 2030, supporting fisherfolk and coastal communities across multiple islands. Housing & Assets: Government handed over 16 hurricane-resilient homes in Woodford Hill, with titles to follow, positioning the properties as long-term assets for families. Business Support: Roseau North’s new MP Ashma McDougall proposes a constituency “Business Support Desk” to help micro and small businesses access finance and practical record-keeping support. Regional Delivery Capacity: The RIISE facility is now operational, offering technical help to speed up climate-resilient infrastructure projects in Dominica and other participating OECS states.

Climate & Children: A UNICEF-commissioned study warns that in Dominica and across the Eastern Caribbean, more than one-third of children already live where they face at least three climate hazards, with that share projected to rise to over 9 in 10 by mid-century—driven by hotter days, longer droughts, stronger hurricanes and sea-level rise. Fisheries Resilience Funding: Dominica is hosting the launch of CC4FISH-II, a US$12.55m GEF-backed regional project (with FAO and partners) to build climate and disaster resilience in Caribbean fisheries through 2030, benefiting over 21,800 people including fisherfolk and coastal communities. Youth Skills & Jobs: The Business Training Centre will deliver a year-long vocational and digital training programme for 150 unemployed/underemployed young Dominicans, funded by the Maria Holder Memorial Trust, covering trades and digital skills like data entry and digital marketing. Housing & Assets: Government handed over 16 climate-resilient homes in Woodford Hill, with titles promised later, positioning the properties as long-term assets for families. Business Support Idea: Roseau North’s new MP Ashma McDougall proposes a local “Business Support Desk” to help micro and small businesses access finance and improve record-keeping. Arts & Local Sales: Prevo Cinemall will host a two-day Kalinago Week exhibition to boost sales of Kalinago arts and crafts in Roseau.

Youth Skills & Jobs: BTC will deliver a year-long vocational and digital training programme for 150 unemployed/underemployed young Dominicans, funded by the Maria Holder Memorial Trust, with courses ranging from electrical/plumbing and construction to hospitality, medical admin, data entry and digital marketing. Youth Wellness Push: CARICOM Youth Ambassadors in Dominica are urging practical action on mental and physical wellbeing, citing rising anxiety, depression and stigma, and calling for better access to mental health services. Kalinago Arts & Heritage: Faustulus Frederick received the Prevo Cinemall Cultural Heritage Award during Grand Kalinago Week, highlighting continued support for Kalinago culture and local creators. Agriculture Upgrade: Farmers are adopting FAO-supported high-value vegetable techniques like fertigation and ground cover to improve yields and market-ready consistency. Climate Resilience Funding: A US$12.55m GEF/FAO-backed CC4FISH-II project launched in Dominica to strengthen climate and disaster resilience in Caribbean fisheries through 2030. Child Climate Risk Warning: UNICEF-backed research says no “safe zone” exists for Eastern Caribbean children, with exposure to multiple climate hazards projected to rise sharply by mid-century. Housing Delivery: Woodford Hill residents received keys to hurricane-resilient homes, with titles promised soon. Business Support Idea: Roseau North MP Ashma McDougall proposes a local business support desk to help micro and small operators access finance and improve records. Maritime Security: HRW says Houthi attacks on commercial ships could amount to war crimes, including incidents involving a Dominica-flagged tanker Daisy.

Climate Resilience Funding: Dominica is part of a US$12.55 million GEF-backed regional push to strengthen climate and disaster resilience in Caribbean fisheries, launched in Dominica on Sept. 15 and running through 2030, targeting more than 21,800 fisherfolk and coastal workers across five countries. Regional Cooperation: FAO’s Dr. Renata Clarke and Dominica’s Lakeyia Joseph both stressed that fisheries adaptation needs cross-island coordination, not solo efforts. Public Finance & Cost of Living: A new UNICEF study says climate plans across Dominica and other Eastern Caribbean states often fail to track whether climate spending actually benefits children, pointing to missing child-specific indicators and monitoring gaps. Energy & Household Economics: A regional analysis highlights how governments split gasoline price shocks between what drivers pay and what the state absorbs, with Dominica listed among the higher pump prices. Housing & Property Rights: Government handed over 16 climate-resilient homes in Woodford Hill, with titles promised soon. Business Support: Roseau North MP Ashma McDougall proposes a constituency business support desk to help micro and small firms access finance and improve records. Digital Services: Apple’s iCloud+ bundle now includes Apple TV and Apple Arcade in Dominica and more than 100 countries. Maritime Risk: Human Rights Watch says Houthi attacks on commercial ships could amount to war crimes, including an incident involving the Dominica-flagged tanker Daisy. Sports & Youth: Tropical Shipping donated sports equipment support to Pioneers Athletics Club in Roseau.

Caribbean Fisheries Resilience: FAO’s Dr. Renata Clarke backed a new US$12.55m GEF-funded CC4FISH-II project, launched in Dominica, saying regional cooperation is key to helping fisheries withstand climate shocks. Regional Infrastructure Delivery: Dominica is among four Eastern Caribbean states now able to tap the Canada/UNOPS-backed RIISE Facility for technical help to push climate-resilient projects past implementation bottlenecks. Housing & Assets: Government handed over 16 climate-resilient homes in Woodford Hill, with titles promised soon and homes described as hurricane-resilient Category 5 assets. Small Business Support: Roseau North MP Ashma McDougall floated a local “Business Support Desk” to make finance and record-keeping help easier for micro and small operators. Public Health Labs: CARPHA wrapped its CariPHLN workshop in Barbados, strengthening regional lab networking and preparedness, with Dominica among the participants. Maritime Risk Watch: Human Rights Watch said Houthi attacks on commercial ships—including the Dominica-flagged tanker Daisy—may amount to war crimes, raising fresh concerns for Dominican-registered vessels. Independence Calendar: Dominica unveiled its 48th Independence programme under “Our Journey, Our Legacy, Our Future,” kicking off with prayer and thanksgiving events Sept. 19–20. Sports & Community: Tropical Shipping funded Pioneers Athletics Club with equipment support, while a Belles Combo benefit concert is set for Oct. 3 in Mahaut.

Independence Programme: Dominica has unveiled its 48th Independence celebrations calendar under “Our Journey, Our Legacy, Our Future,” running Sept 19–Nov 4, with National Days of Prayer and Thanksgiving on Sept 19–20 and an opening walkthrough parade (“Voyage Kilty”) at the Botanic Gardens on Sept 26. Climate & Food Security: A UNICEF-commissioned Eastern Caribbean study warns drought and extreme heat could last 3–4 months each year by mid-century, raising risks for water, farming, child health, and nutrition. Fisheries Resilience Funding: Dominica is part of the US$12.55m CC4FISH-II project launched in Dominica to strengthen climate resilience in Caribbean fisheries and coastal livelihoods through 2030. Infrastructure Delivery Support: The new RIISE Facility is now operational, giving Dominica and three other states specialised help to clear bottlenecks and speed up climate-resilient infrastructure projects. Small Business Support: Roseau North MP Ashma McDougall proposes a local “Business Support Desk” to help micro and small businesses access finance and improve record-keeping. Co-op Credit Union Progress: NCCU’s new La Salette branch at Pointe Michel is about three weeks ahead of schedule, with Phase One targeted for April 2027. Maritime Risk Watch: Human Rights Watch says Houthi attacks on commercial ships—including the Dominica-flagged tanker Daisy—may amount to war crimes, keeping shipping safety and insurance concerns in focus.

Business Support for Roseau North: Newly elected MP Ashma McDougall says a constituency “Business Support Desk” could make it easier for micro and small businesses to access finance and practical help like record keeping. Local Sales Boost for Creators: Prevo Cinemall will host a two-day exhibition in Roseau (Sept 17–18) to help Kalinago artists and craft makers sell directly during Kalinago Week. Climate Resilience Funding for Fisheries: A US$12.55m GEF-backed CC4FISH-II project was launched in Dominica to strengthen climate and disaster resilience for more than 21,800 people across the region through 2030. Infrastructure Delivery Support: Dominica is among four countries now able to tap the RIISE Facility for technical help to push climate-resilient projects past implementation bottlenecks. Education Disruption Eases: Dominica State College classes have resumed after dispute resolution, with the interim president saying agreements were formalized with the union. Maritime Risk for Dominican Shipping: Human Rights Watch says Houthi attacks on commercial ships could amount to war crimes, including an incident involving the Dominica-flagged tanker Daisy. Housing Progress: 16 families received keys to climate-resilient homes in Woodford Hill, part of a wider 215-home delivery. Creative Royalties Push: ECCO’s Dominica director urges creators to register works and use licensed platforms after warning of low compliance and small payouts. Regional Capital Markets: The ECSE welcomed Sheppard Investment Services and Dominica’s National Investment Corporation as member broker-dealers, expanding access to the Eastern Caribbean securities market.

Maritime Security & Rights: Human Rights Watch says recent Houthi attacks on Red Sea and Gulf of Aden commercial ships—including the Dominica-flagged oil tanker Daisy—likely amount to war crimes in at least three cases, raising fresh risks for Dominican-registered vessels and civilian seafarers. Climate Resilience (Fisheries): A US$12.55m GEF-funded CC4FISH-II project was launched in Dominica to strengthen climate and disaster resilience across the fisheries sector, targeting 21,800+ fisherfolk and coastal workers in Dominica, Grenada, St Kitts and Nevis, St Vincent and the Grenadines, and Trinidad & Tobago through 2030. Infrastructure Delivery: Dominica is among four Eastern Caribbean governments now able to tap the RIISE Facility, a Canada-funded UNOPS-hosted programme offering technical help to clear bottlenecks and speed up climate-resilient public works. Creative Economy: ECCO’s Dominica director urges local music creators to register works and use licensed platforms after warning that low compliance could leave Dominicans with only a “miniscule” share of OECS royalties. Local Housing & Jobs: Sixteen Woodford Hill families received keys to climate-resilient homes, while Roseau North’s new MP Ashma McDougall flagged housing, youth employment, and small business support as early priorities. Business Outlook: Omni Industries cut its export target to 10% of revenue over five years (from 20% in two years), citing regional expansion plans but also warning about fuel-price pressure. Governance & Participation: The Dominica Business Forum postponed a planned voter confirmation discussion, moving it online to Sept. 22.

Climate & Fisheries Funding: Dominica is set to benefit from the US$12.55 million CC4FISH-II project, launched in Dominica on Sept. 15, to help more than 21,800 people in the fisheries sector and coastal communities across the Eastern Caribbean build climate and disaster resilience through 2030. Infrastructure Delivery: The RIISE Facility has begun operations, letting Dominica (with Grenada, St Lucia and St Vincent & the Grenadines) access technical support to push climate-resilient infrastructure projects past implementation bottlenecks. Housing & Community Development: Sixteen Woodford Hill families received keys to climate-resilient homes in a Welcome Home Ceremony, part of a wider 215-home delivery plan. Business & Policy Dialogue: The Dominica Business Forum postponed a voter confirmation public discussion, moving it online to Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. Creative Economy: Daryl Bobb urged Dominican artists to register their works with ECCO and use licensed platforms after ECCO reported a royalty distribution of over EC$1.7 million across the OECS. Regional Capital Markets: ECSE welcomed Sheppard Investment Services (St Lucia) and noted Dominica’s National Investment Corporation as a member broker-dealer, expanding access to the Eastern Caribbean securities market. Human Rights & Shipping Risk: Human Rights Watch warned that Houthi attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden could amount to war crimes, including incidents involving a Dominica-flagged vessel.

Climate Housing Delivery: Dominica handed over keys to 16 more climate-resilient homes in Woodford Hill, part of a 215-home push, designed for hurricanes and earthquakes and supporting families including students under 18. Constituency Focus: Roseau North MP Ashma McDougall says her priorities are housing, youth jobs and small business, with quick wins like fixing street lighting gaps. Fisheries & Trade Infrastructure: Government is moving to operationalise the Marigot Fisheries Complex as a port of entry, aiming to boost local commerce and services for arrivals from nearby French territories. Energy Works: DGDC announced trenching starts Tuesday, Sept. 15 for a 69kV underground powerline in Laudat/Wotten Waven areas, expected to run about eight weeks. Regional Finance Market Access: ECSE welcomed Sheppard Investment Services (St Lucia) and Dominica’s National Investment Corporation as new member broker-dealers, expanding brokerage reach across the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union. Health & Education Funding: ACSOM says 98% of accepted students get scholarships/aid for January 2027, with Dominican nationals eligible for full-tuition support. Tourism & Culture Push: Dominica is an official sponsor of the 2026 Caribbean Music Awards’ Bouyon categories, backing Dominican artists ahead of Sept. 19 in Trinidad. Human Rights/Shipping Risk: Human Rights Watch warned Houthi attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden may amount to war crimes, including incidents involving a Dominica-flagged vessel.

Marigot Port Plan: Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit says Dominica is moving to operationalise the Marigot Fisheries Complex as a port of entry after fishermen’s concerns were “reconciled,” aiming to boost trade and create new business for Marigot through Calibishie and the Kalinago Territory. CBI EU Talks: OECS leaders are preparing Brussels discussions with European officials over Citizenship by Investment programmes, with Skerrit saying coordination is underway with the European Commission and a meeting is tentatively planned later in September. Fisheries Climate Resilience: The Ministry of Agriculture will launch the CC4FISH-II climate change resilience project for the Caribbean fisheries sector on Sept. 15, supported by GEF, FAO and CCCCC, in hybrid format. Power Infrastructure: DGDC announced trenching begins Sept. 15 for a 69kV underground powerline in Laudat areas, expected to run about eight weeks. Regional Capital Markets: ECSE welcomed two new licensed broker-dealers—Sheppard Investment Services (St Lucia) and National Investment Corporation (Dominica)—strengthening access to Eastern Caribbean securities. Education & Skills: ACSOM announced a January 2027 intake with 98% scholarship/aid and full-tuition awards for qualifying Dominican nationals; OECS also opened applications for its Advanced Digital Skills Scholarship (Sept. 10–20). Sports & Youth: Pioneers Athletics Club will receive sports equipment from Tropical Shipping on Sept. 15, while Dominica’s cultural economy gets a boost as the Government sponsors Bouyon categories at the 2026 Caribbean Music Awards.