AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRoseau North By-Election Watch: The UWP unveiled “Team Dominica,” naming Danny Lugay for Roseau North and adding Juliet Schillingford (Roseau Central) and Delbert Paris (Marigot), as the race follows Miriam Blanchard’s resignation on medical grounds and is expected within 90 days. Health Systems Support: PAHO donated 20 computers (15 laptops, 5 desktops) to Dominica’s Ministry of Health to strengthen disease surveillance, data management, and primary care reporting. Cancer Community Update: The Dominica Cancer Society set its AGM for June 27 at UWI Open Campus Dominica, with members reviewing programmes, finances, and next-year priorities. Public Health Policy: PAHO reports health taxes on alcohol and sugar-sweetened beverages across the Americas are still too low to curb consumption and prevent non-communicable diseases. Disease & Environment: The Ministry of Agriculture received Caribbean Biodiversity Fund support to fight Lethal Yellowing in the coconut sub-sector, while DNCTF awarded over US$100,000 for biodiversity and ecosystem protection projects. Tourism & Wellness: Discover Dominica Authority launched “Summer the Nature Island Way” with eight curated itineraries built around adventure, wellness, culture, and nature.
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