AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCARICOM & Culture: Caribbean leaders mourn calypso icon Mighty Sparrow, with CARICOM chair Phillip J. Pierre and Dominica’s PM Roosevelt Skerrit praising the singer-songwriter’s wit and storytelling. Civil Registry: Dominica’s Civil Registry says it can resume normal birth, marriage and death certificate processing after a new shipment of security paper, following delays tied to limited stock and fee-waiver-driven demand. Policing: Four probationary police officers were dismissed after an investigation, with the police chief stressing dismissal decisions can be separate from criminal charges. Agriculture: Dywany St. John of Wesley received the CARICOM Farmer of the Year 2026 award in Jamaica, spotlighting Dominica’s farming and food security role. Carnival: Discover Dominica Authority officially released the Mas Domnik 2027 calendar, running Jan. 9–Feb. 10, with key dates including Bouyon Day, Sunrise, Calypso Monarch and Teway Vaval. Roads & Safety: PM Skerrit assessed the Aux Delices landslide and announced steps to stabilise the road and upgrade the Delices–Petite Savanne alternative route. Regional Politics: OAS member states, including Dominica, backed renewing Haiti’s Gang Suppression Force mandate and urged full deployment support.
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