AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoProtect Our Children and Women Rally: A new Dominica WhatsApp group is planning a peaceful rally to push for stronger action on sexual abuse, exploitation, and domestic violence affecting children and women, sparked by the Jerbiah Paul case. Jerbiah Paul Investigation: An autopsy was completed on remains recovered in Capuchin, with authorities awaiting the pathologist’s report and overseas DNA testing; two police officers are already charged and remanded, with court dates set for October 2. Port Security & Drugs: A mother and daughter were arrested at a port over suspected 9mm ammunition importation, while a port officer faces two counts of cannabis possession after an alleged discovery at Woodbridge Bay Port and at his home. Elections & Voter ID: The Electoral Office says it found no duplicate voters in Roseau North after review, while new voter ID cards are being produced and a Roseau North by-election nomination day is set for Friday ahead of the September 7 poll. Electoral Rules Change: Candidates for general elections must now pay a $1,000 deposit, up from $500, under new election laws. Business & Digital Push: The CDB and Barbados SBA launched a regional digital transformation push for at least 150 MSMEs across Dominica and other islands, as ministers warn Caribbean digital commerce still lags far behind North America. Tourism Drive: Tourism Minister Denise Charles Pemberton says Dominica is moving toward a $1 billion tourism target, citing $405m revenue in 2024–25 and major projects like the international airport and marina. Education Reform: Prime Minister Skerrit renewed calls for digital transformation in education as Dominica prepares to launch the four-year WISTLE lower-secondary curriculum reform.
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