AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRoseau North Aftermath: PM Roosevelt Skerrit says Dominica’s electoral reforms “strengthened, not weakened” democracy, rejecting claims Parliament passed laws while the Electoral Commission was unprepared and insisting any voter ID delays were administrative, not political. UWP Response: UWP leader Dr. Thomson Fontaine says “We may have lost this battle, but certainly not the fight,” while acknowledging reports of people turned away and difficulty identifying polling places. CBI Pressure & Diplomacy: Skerrit says Dominica will appoint a special envoy to coordinate UK and EU engagements over Citizenship by Investment, as the EU deadline approaches. CBI Dispute Escalates: Businessman Gregor Nassief’s public criticism of CBI discounting and treasury losses continues to spark a direct clash with Skerrit over whether concerns were addressed. Security Scrutiny: Skerrit defends Special Branch monitoring near a civic meeting involving Nassief, saying intelligence gathering is routine and not intimidation. Housing Delivery: Government hands over 16 new three-bedroom climate-resilient homes in Woodford Hill, with priority for vulnerable families. Ports Leadership: DASPA CEO appointment is urged to move quickly after the death of former minister Ian Pinard. Regional Economy & Culture: Caribbean Music Awards in Trinidad are pitched as a boost for the “orange economy.”
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