AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHealth Security & One Health: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines became the first OECS country to adopt CARPHA’s Regional Integrated Early Warning Surveillance and Response System (RIEWSS), a digital platform that links human, animal, environmental and lab data to spot and respond to public health threats—rolled out with World Bank support and paired with port surveillance upgrades ahead of major regional events. Climate & Water Risks: Dominica’s Met Office warns a strong tropical wave (remnants of Tropical Storm Dolly) may bring locally heavy rains, gusty winds and thunderstorms, with flood/landslide risk possible, plus rough seas and high surf advisories. Heat & Drought Preparedness: Regional experts are urging urgent action as El Niño strengthens, pointing to hotter, drier conditions that could worsen water shortages, farming stress and wildfire risk across the Caribbean. Agriculture Resilience: Dominica’s Tissue Culture Laboratory in Portsmouth is boosting plant production and also supports disaster recovery by securely storing seeds and planting material. Biodiversity Spotlight: Dominica plans a massive 23-foot brass Sisserou Parrot statue at the cable car top station, aiming to celebrate the island’s unique wildlife while drawing visitors to its natural heritage.
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