AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTourism & Jobs: A new ILO study says Eastern Caribbean tourism drives big GDP and employment gains, but informality and weak labour protections are holding back decent work and productivity—citing limited finance, skills gaps, and poor enforcement across Dominica and other OECS states. Teachers Week 2026: The Dominica Association of Teachers (DAT) has rolled out a full Teachers Week programme, including “DAT in the Street,” a wellness day with health screenings, and Teachers’ Appreciation Day. Road Recovery: PM Roosevelt Skerrit assessed the Aux Delices landslide impact and says the government will stabilise the damaged road section while upgrading the Delices–Petite Savanne alternative route for safer access. UN Diplomacy on Haiti: All 32 OAS member states backed renewing the UN Security Council mandate for Haiti’s Gang Suppression Force, urging full deployment support. UNGA Gaza Fallout: Netanyahu’s UN speech triggered mass walkouts by dozens of countries, including several from the Caribbean and Latin America. Dominica at the UN: President Sylvanie Burton told the UN Dominica’s geothermal plant is now in commercial operation and pushed for climate resilience financing before disasters strike. Local Justice: The DPP discontinued a nine-year obstruction case against UWP leader Dr Thomson Fontaine. Digital Governance: Dominica State College launched a Youth Internet Governance Lab to tackle campus connectivity issues and build policy-focused skills.
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