AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoVenezuela Earthquake Aid: Dominica says it has approved an initial US$500,000 donation to Venezuela after twin quakes, while officials and private partners move supplies toward La Guaira, with former minister Amery Browne urging faster government logistics. Visa and Migration Pressure: PM Roosevelt Skerrit again called on the US to reconsider visa restrictions “at the soonest opportunity,” linking the policy to Dominicans’ medical and education plans. Roseau North Politics: The UWP’s Wesley meeting drew a small, mostly party-heavy crowd, while Roseau South politics continues with UPP candidate Edline Harris pitching community-centred leadership. CBI Programme Debate: Skerrit pushed back on UWP claims that Citizenship by Investment should be phased out, arguing CBI has helped Dominica recover, as a new study raises fresh questions about how banks view CBI vetting. Health Policy Clarification: Health Minister Cassanni Laville says healthcare stays free for Dominicans 18 and under and 60 and over, after confusion over a proposed 25% contribution fee. Local Development & Culture: The Alwin Bully Foundation will host a public forum on strengthening Dominica’s creative industries, and UNDP-backed training saw 16 Kalinago Territory residents graduate as certified tour guides. Sports & Regional Events: Dominica confirms a return to revived ANOECS athletics in St Kitts, and the Sperm Whale Reserve Board begins consultations with watersports operators.
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