AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRoseau North By-election: Dominica Labour Party (DLP) candidate Ashma McDougall won the Roseau North seat, with preliminary figures showing 1,506 votes to UWP’s Daniel “Danny” Lugay’s 983, and independent Sherman Boston on 50; the official recount began after polling concerns were raised by some voters. PM Skerrit on Result: Roosevelt Skerrit told supporters the constituency “spoke for the whole country,” framing the win as a verdict on Dominica being on the right track. Electoral Process: The Electoral Office suspended voter ID card distribution on by-election day and added a polling station, while turnout reports described a generally smooth vote. Housing Push: Government handed over 11 climate-resilient homes in Canefield East and reiterated plans to deliver 215 homes across nine communities, alongside a proposed EC$10M housing loan facility for eligible public officers at 3.5%. Disability Affairs: A proposed National Disability Affairs Unit is welcomed by advocates, but questions remain about how it will work alongside the existing National Commission for Persons with Disabilities. Regional/International: CARICOM marked CARICOM-Africa Day with renewed calls for stronger Caribbean-Africa ties and reparations momentum.
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