AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAgri & Food Security Investment: Dominica plans to invest nearly $700,000 to set up an animal feed mill, aiming to cut the island’s heavy feed imports (over $2M annually) and stabilize supply and prices for livestock farmers, with an Expression of Interest expected soon and cassava already tested as a raw material. Climate Resilience & Water: The government launched the $25M DOMCREP climate resilience project in Marigot, targeting eight vulnerable communities with upgrades to water systems, early warning, disaster management and community capacity, including a planned 30% boost in communal water storage. Tourism Infrastructure & Growth: PM Skerrit says major development work is moving “very satisfactorily,” highlighting progress on the Goodwill Secondary School site and reporting steady advancement on the international airport and geothermal commissioning. Tourism Positioning (Wellness): The Discover Dominica Authority and Tourism Ministry are pushing wellness tourism through the 2026 Tourism Awareness Program, with a panel discussion set for June 11 on how wellness can benefit communities and local businesses. Citizenship-by-Investment Enforcement: Dominica tightens its citizenship-by-investment rules, saying citizenship obtained below the legal minimum investment will be revoked, with stricter checks ahead of an October 2026 summit. Political Note: Bernard Hurtault resigns from the Dominica Freedom Party leadership, citing family reasons and concerns about the tone of Dominican politics. Regional Travel Risk: CHTA president-elect Gregor Nassief urges T&T to reconsider route withdrawals that include Dominica, warning of knock-on effects for multi-destination tourism and connectivity.
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