AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRoseau North By-Election: Dominica’s political race is sharpening after Miriam Blanchard resigned for health reasons, triggering a by-election expected within 90 days; the DLP has named Ashma McDougall as its candidate, while the UWP confirmed former MP Danny Lugay and unveiled “Team Dominica” faces for other constituencies. Community Policing: Castle Bruce Police stepped up district patrols, visiting local businesses, sharing emergency contacts, and supporting bailiffs with summonses and warrants. Athletics Governance: The Dominica Athletics Association set elections for June 20 to choose club and school representatives, with one school seat already decided unopposed. Hurricane Season Prep: PM Roosevelt Skerrit urged households and businesses to make plans as the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season begins, citing NEPO readiness checks and shelter inspections. Protected Areas: Government has started work to demarcate Morne Diablotin National Park boundaries and create a buffer zone under a GEF/World Bank-backed eco-tourism and biodiversity project. Regional Politics Watch: Jamaica’s talks with the U.S. over third-country deportees are drawing scrutiny across the Caribbean, with Dominica named among countries that have similar arrangements.
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