AGP Executive Report

Cultural Preservation: A Caribbean-wide heritage dialogue launched Jamaica’s “Artefacts of Jamaica” digital initiative, with Dominica and regional partners discussing how to safeguard historic sites, oral histories, and traditional building knowledge as climate and development pressures grow. Steel Pan & Community Fundraising: Pan in Harmony’s “Icons on Steel” concert at St. Gerard’s Hall featured Convent High School steel pan students and drew President Sylvanie Burton, raising funds for the Dominica Cancer Society. Wellness Tourism Push: Dominica officially launched its 2026 Tourism Awareness Program, positioning the island through wellness travel under “Be Well in Nature,” with activities running through July. Climate Resilience Funding: DOMCREP was launched in Marigot as a US$25M community resilience effort to boost water security and support vulnerable households through UN Green Climate Fund backing. Youth, Gender & School Fairness: A regional survey in St. Vincent and the Grenadines found many boys feel marginalized at school, prompting a parent-focused workshop on gender stereotypes. Green Economy Awareness Gap: A UNICEF-commissioned study across Barbados, Dominica, St Lucia and Antigua and Barbuda found young people—especially in Barbados—lack clear awareness of green and circular economy opportunities. Regional Travel & Airlift: New airline interline partnerships are being framed as a practical step toward easing the Caribbean’s fragmented airlift and making island-hopping smoother. Governance & Elections: An open letter urges Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit to reset Dominica’s Electoral Commission through resignations and new appointments, arguing the body lacks public trust.

Dominica Tourism & Wellness: The Ministry of Tourism and the Discover Dominica Authority launched the 2026 Tourism Awareness Program, positioning Dominica through wellness tourism under “Be Well in Nature,” running through July and aiming to boost community participation and sustainable growth. Climate Resilience in Action: DOMCREP, a US$25M community resilience push, was officially launched in Marigot to strengthen water security and climate adaptation planning, with initial Green Climate Fund support. Education & Culture: Macmillan Education Caribbean opened entries for its second “New Branches” Poetry Competition, adding an Upper Secondary category and inviting Caribbean-themed original poems. Youth, Learning & Fairness: A survey across 28 primary schools in St. Vincent and the Grenadines found many boys feel marginalised; it sparked a parent-focused workshop on gender stereotypes. Community Support: Women-led burial societies in Bulawayo received a boost from Zimbabwe’s finance minister, highlighting how organised community care eases funeral burdens. Regional Spotlight: CTO honoured Caribbean tourism leaders and media creators during Caribbean Week in New York, celebrating storytelling that goes beyond beaches. Sports & Regional Pride: Guyana will host the FIBA AmeriCup 2029 Caribbean Pre-Qualifiers, with Dominica placed in Group A.

Dominica Tourism & Wellness: Dominica launched its 2026 Tourism Awareness Program under “Positioning Dominica through Wellness Tourism,” running through July with community engagement under “Be Well in Nature,” as the island leans into wellness experiences tied to its geothermal resources, rivers, forests, agriculture and culture. Climate Resilience & Water Security: The US$25M DOMCREP community resilience project was officially launched in Marigot, funded via the Green Climate Fund, with an initial EC$3.7M disbursement and plans to boost rural communal water storage capacity by 30%. Destination Leadership: Discover Dominica Authority appointed Wendy Lake as Destination Marketing Manager, tasking her with strengthening the island’s global visibility and sustainable visitor growth. Culture & Education: Macmillan Education Caribbean opened entries for its second “New Branches” Poetry Competition, adding an Upper Secondary category and inviting poems on Caribbean themes. Literary Heritage: A new Dominican WWII history book, “Sea Wolves in Warm Waters,” was donated to Dominica’s secondary schools and the Dominica State College to support historical awareness. Regional Sports: Guyana will host the FIBA AmeriCup 2029 Caribbean Pre-Qualifiers, with Dominica placed in Group A and the Kashif & Shanghai Organisation named to help steer the local organising committee.

Poetry & Language Arts: Macmillan Education Caribbean opened entries for its second “New Branches” Poetry Competition, adding an Upper Secondary category and inviting students and teachers to write original poems on Caribbean themes like festivals, food, islands, and belonging. Wellness Tourism Push: Dominica launched its 2026 Tourism Awareness Program under “Positioning Dominica through Wellness Tourism,” running through July with community engagement under “Be Well in Nature,” as the island leans into geothermal, rivers, forests, agriculture, and culture. Climate Resilience Funding: DOMCREP was officially launched in Marigot as a US$25M community resilience project, backed by the Green Climate Fund, targeting water security, disaster preparedness, early warning, and support for vulnerable communities. Green Economy Awareness Gap: A UNICEF-commissioned Eastern Caribbean study found young people—especially in Barbados—lag in awareness of green and circular economy opportunities, pointing to information and access gaps rather than lack of interest. Tourism Leadership & Media: CTO honored regional tourism leaders at Caribbean Week in New York, while Dominica’s own destination marketing team welcomed Wendy Lake as Destination Marketing Manager. Culture & Education: A new Dominican WWII history book, “Sea Wolves in Warm Waters,” was donated to Dominica secondary schools to boost historical awareness. Regional Context: A US federal judge struck down Trump-era immigration pauses affecting applicants from 39 countries, including Dominica, reshaping asylum and work-permit processing.

Regional Tourism Honors: CTO’s Caribbean Week in New York spotlighted Caribbean Women in Tourism Leadership, with Barbados’ Andrea Franklin named Director of Tourism of the Year and BVI’s Luce Hodge-Smith taking Minister/Commissioner of Tourism of the Year. Dominica Tourism & Culture: Dominica launched its 2026 Tourism Awareness Program under “Positioning Dominica through Wellness Tourism,” running through July with community-led “Be Well in Nature” activities, as arrivals keep climbing. New Leadership at DDA: Discover Dominica Authority appointed Wendy Lake as Destination Marketing Manager, tasking her with boosting Dominica’s global visibility and sustainable visitor growth. Climate Resilience, Community First: DOMCREP was officially launched in Marigot—US$25M to strengthen water security, early warning, disaster preparedness, and food security in eight vulnerable communities. Education & Heritage: Dominican author Clement Richards’ WWII history book, Sea Wolves in Warm Waters, was donated to 10 secondary schools and Dominica State College. Youth, Skills & Language: The Ministry of Education invited the public to TVET Showcase 2026 and prepares the 15th Kwéyòl Spelling Bee to keep the language thriving in schools. Sports Spotlight: MJ Postell earned an ESPN SportsCenter Next Top 25 ranking for the Class of 2029.

Dominica Tourism & Wellness: Dominica kicked off its 2026 Tourism Awareness Program under the theme “Positioning Dominica through Wellness Tourism,” with community-led activities running through July as the island leans into geothermal, rivers, forests, agriculture and cultural heritage. Climate Resilience (DOMCREP): The $25M Dominica Community Resilience Enhancement Project (DOMCREP) was officially launched in Marigot, aiming to boost water security, disaster preparedness, early warning and food security in eight vulnerable communities. Destination Marketing Leadership: Discover Dominica Authority appointed Wendy Lake as Destination Marketing Manager, tasking her with strengthening Dominica’s international visibility and sustainable visitor growth. Culture & Education: Dominican author Clement Richards donated copies of his WWII Caribbean history book, Sea Wolves in Warm Waters, to 10 secondary schools and Dominica State College. Youth, Skills & Language: The Ministry of Education invited the public to TVET Showcase 2026, and also announced the 15th Kwéyòl Spelling Bee competition to celebrate Kwéyòl in schools. Regional Context (Airlift & Travel): New airline partnerships across the Caribbean were highlighted as a step toward fixing fragmented regional airlift, while US court rulings struck down parts of Trump-era immigration pauses affecting people from 39 countries, including Dominica.

Tourism & Wellness Push: Dominica launched its 2026 Tourism Awareness Program under “Positioning Dominica through Wellness Tourism,” with community-led activities running through July and a “Be Well in Nature” public engagement banner. Climate Resilience Funding: DOMCREP, a US$26 million community resilience project, was officially launched in Marigot to boost food security, disaster preparedness, early warning, and water storage capacity in eight vulnerable communities. Destination Marketing Leadership: Discover Dominica Authority appointed Wendy Lake as Destination Marketing Manager, tasking her with strengthening Dominica’s global visibility and sustainable visitor growth. Education & Culture: Dominican author Clement Richards donated copies of his WWII history book, Sea Wolves in Warm Waters, to 10 secondary schools and the Dominica State College. Youth, Jobs & Green Economy: A UNICEF-commissioned study says young people across the Eastern Caribbean want green and circular economy careers, but face barriers like limited information, training, and access to opportunities. Health Research Spotlight: A UWI researcher contributed to a major Lancet series highlighting the global kidney disease crisis. Sports & Youth Achievement: Michael “MJ” Postell earned an ESPN SportsCenter Next Top 25 national ranking in the Class of 2029.

US Courts & Immigration: A federal judge in Rhode Island struck down Trump-era USCIS policies that paused asylum, work permits, green cards, and citizenship decisions for people from 39 countries, calling the delays unlawful and tied to birthplace rather than wrongdoing—an issue that also directly touches Dominica and the wider region. Dominica Climate & Resilience: Dominica officially launched the US$25M DOMCREP climate resilience push in Marigot, backed by the Green Climate Fund, with plans to boost water security, disaster preparedness, early warning, and community skills in eight vulnerable communities. Wellness Tourism Push: The Ministry of Tourism and Discover Dominica Authority rolled out the 2026 Tourism Awareness Program under “Wellness Tourism,” running through July and aiming to position Dominica through nature-based wellbeing. Destination Leadership: Discover Dominica Authority appointed Wendy Lake as Destination Marketing Manager, tasking her with strengthening global visibility and sustainable visitor growth. Youth, Skills & Culture: UNICEF-backed research across the Eastern Caribbean finds young people want green jobs but lack information, training, and access; locally, Dominica is gearing up for TVET Showcase 2026 and the 15th Kwéyòl Spelling Bee to keep skills and language alive. Education & History: Dominican author Clement Richards’ WWII book, Sea Wolves in Warm Waters, is being donated to secondary schools and Dominica State College to deepen Caribbean historical awareness.

Tourism & Travel: Newly elected CHTA president Gregor Nassief says his US visa renewal was denied, linking the move to Washington’s partial travel restrictions tied to Citizenship-by-Investment screening—raising fears for regional airlift talks and business travel. Climate & Youth: A UNICEF-commissioned Eastern Caribbean study finds Barbados youth lag in awareness of green and circular economy opportunities, including in Dominica, pointing to a communications gap rather than lack of interest. Health & Research: A UWI researcher helped contribute to a major Lancet series warning chronic kidney disease is one of the world’s fastest-growing health crises, calling for more prevention, early detection, and treatment. Dominica Development: Dominica launched a US$26 million climate resilience push (DOMCREP) for eight vulnerable communities, targeting food security, disaster preparedness, early warning, and skills for climate adaptation—plus women-focused support. Culture & Language: Dominica is gearing up for the 15th Kwéyòl Spelling Bee, celebrating Kwéyòl in schools and cultural knowledge. Arts & Community: Secret Bay and Fort Young Hotel are set for new exhibitions spotlighting Dominican creativity, while the RayAsta Foundation backed stroke recovery equipment for care facilities. Hurricane Readiness: The Dominica Red Cross urges households to prepare now as the Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1–Nov 30.

Climate Resilience & Food Security: Dominica has launched a US$26 million climate resilience push for vulnerable communities, with a focus on food security, disaster preparedness, early warning, and skills—targeting eight high-risk areas including Bagatelle, Campbell, Colihaut, Coulibistrie, Good Hope, Petite Soufriere, Pichelin, and San Sauveur. Tourism Leadership: Discover Dominica Authority appointed Wendy Lake as Destination Marketing Manager (effective June 1), tasking her with boosting Nature Island visibility and sustainable visitor growth through brand work, trade partnerships, and data-driven campaigns. Hurricane Season Readiness: As the Atlantic hurricane season begins, the Dominica Red Cross is urging households to make family emergency plans and prepare kits, while reinforcing community response teams and relief supplies. Culture & Language in Schools: The Ministry of Education is inviting the public to TVET Showcase 2026 (June 5) and preparing the 15th Kwéyòl Spelling Bee at Alliance Française in Roseau, spotlighting Kwéyòl in primary schools. Arts & Community Care: Two Dominican-artist exhibitions are set to open (Fort Young Hotel and Secret Bay), and the RayAsta Foundation donated stroke-support equipment to four care facilities. Sports Spotlight: MJ Postell earned an ESPN SportsCenter Next Top 25 national ranking for the Class of 2029.

Climate Resilience Launch: Dominica has rolled out a US$26 million climate resilience initiative (DOMCREP) with the CCCCC, targeting food security, disaster preparedness, early warning, and community skills in eight vulnerable communities. Tourism & Leadership: Discover Dominica Authority appointed Wendy Lake as Destination Marketing Manager, tasking her with boosting the island’s global visibility and sustainable visitor growth. Women’s Health & Mental Wellbeing: A Kwéyòl-style commentary sparked debate on how women feel “attacked” by higher male suicide rates, calling for more attention to women’s issues. Education & Language: The Ministry of Education is inviting the public to TVET Showcase 2026, while the 15th Kwéyòl Spelling Bee Competition prepares at Alliance Française in Roseau to celebrate Kwéyòl in schools. Culture Calendar: Nominations are open for the 2026 Golden Drum Awards, Dominica’s top national honour for cultural excellence. Community Preparedness: The Dominica Red Cross urged households to prepare for the Atlantic hurricane season as June 1 begins. Sports Spotlight: Michael “MJ” Postell earned an ESPN SportsCenter Next Top 25 national ranking in a Dominican-run grassroots programme. Arts in Dominica: Two new exhibitions are set to open—JeanClaude Elias Nassief’s “Diversity” at Fort Young Hotel and fresh creativity at Secret Bay. History in Schools: Ten schools and the Dominica State College will receive copies of Clement Richards’ WWII Caribbean U-boat book, Sea Wolves in Warm Waters.

Tourism & Culture: Dominica’s Discover Dominica Authority and Ministry of Tourism kicked off Tourism Awareness Month 2026, spotlighting wellness tourism and upgrades to key sites as arrivals keep climbing, with 2025 showing a 15% jump and stayover growth of about 10% to March 31, plus cruise arrivals up 21%; the island’s visibility has also been boosted by international media features and IShowSpeed’s Dominica content. Education & Language: The Ministry of Education is preparing the 15th Kwéyòl Spelling Bee at Alliance Française in Roseau, bringing together students from four primary schools to compete in Kwéyòl and celebrate linguistic heritage. Learning & Skills: TVET Showcase 2026 invites the public to see hands-on vocational displays—from agriculture to garment production—aimed at breaking stigmas and building futures, set for June 5. Books & History: Ten secondary schools and Dominica State College will receive donated copies of Clement Richards’ WWII Caribbean U-boat history book, Sea Wolves in Warm Waters, with a handover ceremony planned for June 5. Community Care: RayAsta Foundation donated stroke-support equipment to four care facilities, backing rehabilitation and independence for stroke survivors and elderly residents. Arts: Two new exhibitions are set to open in Dominica—JeanClaude Elias Nassief’s “Diversity” at Fort Young Hotel’s Old Oven Art Gallery and a separate Secret Bay show celebrating Dominican creativity. Disaster Preparedness: The Dominica Red Cross urged households to prepare for the Atlantic hurricane season, starting June 1, with family plans and emergency kits.

Tourism, Culture & Local Access: A new wave of Caribbean travel is moving beyond beaches and resorts toward stories, food, festivals, and real local connection—exactly the kind of “experience” Dominica can lean into as visitor interest grows. TVET & Skills Showcase: Dominica’s Ministry of Education is inviting the public to TVET Showcase 2026 (Fri, June 5), spotlighting hands-on training across areas like agriculture, garment production, food and nutrition, and woodwork—aimed at breaking stigmas and building futures. Kweyòl Language Spotlight: The 15th Kwéyòl Spelling Bee Competition is set for today at Alliance Française in Roseau, bringing together students from four primary schools to celebrate Kwéyòl in schools. Education & Reading: Dominica’s national reading final is also happening today, with 11 primary-school finalists competing live across DBS Radio platforms. Arts & Community Creativity: Two new exhibitions are set to open—JeanClaude Elias Nassief’s “Diversity” at Fort Young Hotel (June 8–Oct 7) and fresh Dominican artist showcases at Secret Bay—keeping local culture front and centre. Health & Elder Care: The RayAsta Foundation has donated stroke recovery equipment to four care facilities, boosting support for stroke survivors and elderly residents. Hurricane Preparedness: As the Atlantic hurricane season begins, the Dominica Red Cross is urging households to make emergency plans and prepare kits now.

Education & Language: Dominica’s Ministry of Education is inviting the public to TVET Showcase 2026 on Friday, June 5 (10 a.m.–2 p.m.), highlighting hands-on skills in areas like agriculture, garment production, food and nutrition, and woodwork. Kweyòl Culture: The 15th Kwéyòl Spelling Bee Competition is set for the Alliance Française in Roseau, bringing together students from four primary schools to compete in Kwéyòl language skills and cultural knowledge. School & Reading Culture: Ten secondary schools and the Dominica State College will receive donated copies of Clement Richards’ WWII Caribbean book Sea Wolves in Warm Waters, with a handover ceremony scheduled for Friday, June 5 at 10 a.m. at the Archives Unit on Kennedy Av. Community Safety: As the Atlantic hurricane season begins, the Dominica Red Cross is urging families to make emergency plans and prepare kits, while reinforcing community response teams and relief supplies. Arts & Lifestyle: Two new exhibitions are set to open at Fort Young Hotel and Secret Bay, spotlighting Dominican artists and fresh local creativity.

Hurricane Season Prep: The Dominica Red Cross is urging households to start planning now as the Atlantic hurricane season officially begins, highlighting family emergency plans and emergency kits while also boosting community response teams and relief supplies. Clean Energy for Fisheries: Under Canada’s STAR-Fish project, CRFM is rolling out clean energy interventions across Dominica and other Caribbean states, including renewable tech for cold storage and support for low-carbon fish processing and certification. Tourism Push: Dominica has launched Tourism Awareness Month 2026, tying rising visitor arrivals to wellness tourism and major upgrades at key sites, with added global visibility helped by international media and IShowSpeed’s Dominica content. Culture on Display: Two new exhibitions are set to open—“Diversity” at Fort Young Hotel’s Old Oven Art Gallery (June 8–Oct 7) and a second art showcase at Secret Bay—spotlighting Dominican creativity and cultural storytelling. Health & Care Support: The RayAsta Foundation donated stroke recovery and support equipment to four care facilities, aiming to improve independence and rehabilitation for stroke survivors and elderly residents. Education Milestone: Dominica’s Grade Six National Assessment is underway, with 792 students testing across 62 centres.

Hurricane Season Preparedness: The Dominica Red Cross marks the start of the Atlantic hurricane season with a push for household emergency plans and kits, while also boosting community disaster response teams and relief supplies. Tourism & Culture: Dominica launches Tourism Awareness Month 2026, spotlighting wellness tourism and upgrades as visitor arrivals keep rising, with added global buzz from IShowSpeed’s Dominica content. Art & Local Creativity: Two new exhibitions open soon—“Diversity” at Fort Young Hotel’s Old Oven Art Gallery (June 8–Oct 7) and a second showcase at Secret Bay celebrating Dominican artists. Community Health Support: RayAsta Foundation donates stroke recovery and support equipment to four care facilities, backing independence for stroke survivors and seniors. Education Spotlight: DBS Radio’s national reading finals crown Dominica’s best reader today, with live broadcast across radio and social channels. Youth & Learning: Grade Six National Assessment begins today and tomorrow, with 792 students testing across 62 centres. Elder Advocacy: The Council on Aging calls for elderly-friendly building designs, urging consultation before development that leaves seniors climbing unsafe stairs. Regional Integration: CARICOM data presented at a border summit says free movement fears of “flooding” haven’t materialized, with very low numbers reported.