AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHousing & Resilience: The Government says it will hand over keys to 215 newly built resilient homes and apartment units across nine communities, with “Welcome Home” ceremonies starting this Friday. Senior Support: Minister of State Dr. Cassandra Williams reaffirmed the state’s backing for older citizens, pointing to programmes like Yes We Care, the 65-and-over Non-Contributory Pension, and the Centenarian Programme. Roseau North By-Election: Ahead of the Sept. 7 vote, PM Roosevelt Skerrit and DLP candidate Ashma McDougall campaigned on delivery and warned against opposition plans to shrink the public service; meanwhile, questions are also swirling around businessman Gregor Nassief’s reported political alignment. Education: Dominica’s CXC results show a 10-point jump in CSEC Mathematics, while CXC tightened School-Based Assessment rules due to AI, including originality checks and signed declarations. Community & Culture: Creole Season gets a boost with the return of the Flavours of the World Festival on Oct. 4, plus the Month of the Elderly programme is underway with events for seniors throughout September. Regional Focus: UN launches a disability-inclusive employment push across the Caribbean, and Barbados will host the third CARICOM Regional Conference on Reparations later this month.
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