AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoElectoral Affairs: The Electoral Office says voter ID card distribution is continuing and reminds registered voters that a valid card is required to vote. Separately, an opinion writer argues Dominica needs stronger safeguards for an independent Electoral Commission. The confirmation drive closed with 36,861 applications, according to the Chief Elections Officer. Regional Engagement: At a CARICOM social security meeting in Dominica, Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit urged regional organizations to strengthen their systems and better serve the public. His recent Washington talks with U.S. and Caribbean officials focused on security, energy, trade and disaster readiness; the U.S. announced a US$340.3 million regional investment package, with no specific allocation to Dominica detailed in the report. Energy: Dominica’s geothermal project won two Caribbean energy awards, and Energy Minister Vince Henderson received a regional leadership honour. The 10-megawatt plant began supplying the national grid in July.
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