AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoShipping Disruption: Ferry services to Dominica were disrupted after fishermen in Guadeloupe struck and blocked the port of Pointe-à-Pitre, leaving passengers to be accommodated by Whitchurch Shipping/FRS EXPRESS des Îles. Clean Energy for Fisheries: The Canada-funded STAR-Fish project is scaling clean energy interventions for Caribbean fisheries and aquaculture, including renewable tech for cold storage and support for low-carbon certification, with Dominica among participating countries. Hurricane Preparedness Push: DAIC is urging businesses and institutions to broaden disaster planning beyond hurricanes as the Atlantic season begins, warning of wider risks like flooding, heat, outages, and supply chain shocks. Arbitration & Business Justice: OHADAC and the CARO Centre will launch training on arbitration and ADR across the Eastern Caribbean on June 10, aiming to improve access to economic justice for investors and firms. Agriculture & Food Security: IICA will hold a national accountability seminar in Dominica on June 3 focused on agricultural MSMEs, trade, and strengthening food security. Tourism Momentum: Discover Dominica Authority and the Ministry of Tourism launched Tourism Awareness Month 2026, citing rising arrivals and major upgrades to key sites. Electricity Reliability: DOMLEC said May 26 load shedding was caused by a generation shortfall linked to issues at Fond Cole Power Plant, with repairs scheduled after peak hours.
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