AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRoseau North By-Election: DLP candidate Ashma McDougall officially launched her campaign after Miriam Blanchard’s resignation, arguing she chose Labour “unapologetically” to back youth, small business and community wellbeing, while PM Roosevelt Skerrit framed the seat as a test of “modern” leadership and backed her directly. Independent Challenge: Sherman Boston also declared for the Roseau North race, saying he was approached to rejoin the DLP but refused, positioning himself as a “real street soldier” focused on integrity and practical solutions. CBI Clash: PM Skerrit raised concerns about UWP leader Dr Thomson Fontaine’s remarks on phasing out Dominica’s Citizenship by Investment programme, warning the CBI has been crucial for the country since Hurricane Maria. Electoral Reform Pressure: A Dominica Business Forum call for clarity and transparency ahead of the by-election followed criticism of the Electoral Commission’s “silence,” while an open letter urged the Speaker to stay above partisan politics after Joseph Isaac introduced McDougall at a political meeting. Electors List Update: The Electoral Office reported June progress on voter confirmations and new registrations as the confirmation process continues.
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