AGP Executive Report

Climate Resilience Funding: Dominica has officially launched the Dominica Community Resilience Enhancement Project (DOMCREP), a US$26 million (EC$70.2 million) initiative running March 2026 to March 2031 with the Green Climate Fund and the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre, aiming to protect vulnerable communities and strengthen disaster management infrastructure, early warning systems, and climate-smart support for farmers and agro-processors. Hurricane Preparedness: With the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season beginning June 1, Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit urged households to review emergency plans, secure supplies, and follow official updates, while the Dominica Red Cross called for immediate family emergency planning and readiness. Agriculture & Food Security: Agriculture Minister Roland Royer stressed that backing MSMEs is key to food security and expanding agricultural exports, linking accountability to sustainable development. Regional Sargassum Action: OECS-supported SARSEA work continues with regional cooperation on sargassum management, focusing on monitoring, collection, risk management, and turning seaweed into value-added uses. Clean Energy for Fisheries: The Canada-backed STAR-Fish project is ramping up clean energy interventions for Caribbean fisheries and aquaculture, including renewable energy and cold storage to improve resilience and competitiveness. Environmental Governance: Civil society and CANARI are pushing for faster implementation of the Escazú Agreement in Dominica, calling for real improvements in access to environmental information, public participation, and justice.

Hurricane Readiness: Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit urged Dominicans to stay vigilant as the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season began June 1, pointing to recent heavy rainfall, flooding and landslides and stressing that preparedness is a shared responsibility. Business Preparedness: The Dominica Association of Industry and Commerce (DAIC) echoed the call, warning that hazards now go beyond hurricanes to include flooding, extreme heat, coastal erosion, landslides, water scarcity and outages—so firms must plan for continuity and recovery. Community Safety: The Dominica Red Cross is also pushing household emergency plans and three-day kits, while saying it has been restocking supplies and strengthening community response teams. Sargassum & Coastal Resilience: A SARSEA regional workshop and a June 1–4 study mission in Martinique and Guadeloupe are focusing on better sargassum management, biodiversity protection and turning seaweed into value-added uses. Regional Environmental Governance: Civil society and CANARI are urging Dominica to move fast on implementing the Escazú Agreement—so environmental information, public participation and access to justice become real, measurable improvements. Clean Energy for Fisheries: The Canada-funded STAR-Fish project is ramping up clean energy interventions for Caribbean fisheries, including renewable power and cold-chain upgrades to support low-carbon, resilient seafood. Airport Transparency Debate: The UPP is calling for detailed public information on the long-term financial viability of Dominica’s international airport project, warning taxpayers could face subsidy pressure if growth assumptions don’t hold.

Hurricane Readiness: With the Atlantic hurricane season officially underway, Dominica’s Met Service and the Dominica Red Cross are urging households and businesses to act now—build family emergency plans, prepare kits, and strengthen community response teams—because even a below-normal forecast can still bring devastating impacts like flash floods, landslides, and coastal damage. Sargassum & Coastal Resilience: A SARSEA mission is taking regional lessons from Martinique and Guadeloupe on managing sargassum seaweed and turning it into value-added products, as OECS partners push coordinated action to protect biodiversity, public health, and coastal livelihoods. Clean Energy for Fisheries: Canada-funded STAR-Fish is ramping up clean energy interventions for Caribbean fisheries, including renewable power and cold storage upgrades, plus support for low-carbon certification to help Dominica’s fish sector adapt to climate pressure. Escazú Agreement Implementation: Civil society and CANARI are calling for Dominica to move fast on Escazú, translating the treaty’s promises on environmental information, public participation, and access to justice into measurable change. Regional Environment Leadership: OECS ministers, including Dominica’s Cozier Frederick, are pushing climate financing, capacity building, and public participation as the region tackles sustainability in a high-risk global landscape.

Hurricane Preparedness: With the Atlantic hurricane season officially starting June 1, Dominica’s Met Service and the Dominica Red Cross are urging residents to act now—build family emergency plans and kits, and stay alert even if forecasts lean below-normal. Sargassum & Coastal Resilience: OECS states are studying how Martinique and Guadeloupe manage sargassum, while a SARSEA workshop in Dominica pushed for coordinated regional action to protect biodiversity, coasts, and public health. Clean Energy for Fisheries: Canada-funded STAR-Fish is scaling clean energy interventions for Caribbean fisheries, including renewable tech and cold storage to strengthen resilience and low-carbon market options. Environmental Governance (Escazú): Civil society and CANARI are pressing Dominica to move from signing to real implementation of the Escazú Agreement—better access to environmental information, public participation, and justice. Regional Climate Risk Tech: OECS leaders are also championing digital transformation to improve climate resilience, early warning, and smart resource management across member states.

Hurricane Season Preparedness: As the Atlantic hurricane season officially begins today, the Dominica Red Cross is urging households to start this week with a family emergency plan and a three-day kit, while reinforcing community response teams and restocking relief supplies. Regional Climate Risk & Early Warning: Dominica’s Met Service is also calling for vigilance despite NOAA’s below-normal outlook, stressing that indirect weather impacts can still trigger flash floods, landslides, rough seas, and coastal damage. Sargassum & Coastal Resilience: A SARSEA workshop in Dominica brought OECS states and partners together to coordinate practical responses to rising sargassum impacts, linking biodiversity protection with coastal resilience and ecosystem-based management. Escazú Agreement Push: Civil society and CANARI are pressing Dominica to move fast on implementing the Escazú Agreement—turning access to environmental information, public participation, and justice into measurable improvements. OECS Environmental Leadership: Cozier Frederick, newly OECS Council of Ministers for Environmental Sustainability chair, called for more member states to engage on climate financing, capacity building, and public participation. Energy Reliability: DOMLEC says recent load shedding was tied to a Fond Cole power plant unit fault, with repairs underway and geothermal expected to resume soon.

Hurricane Season Watch: Dominica’s Met Service says the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season starts June 1 with a below-normal outlook (55% chance), but officials warn not to get complacent—one storm can still bring flash floods, landslides, rough seas and coastal damage; people are urged to follow official updates. Sargassum & Coastal Resilience: SARSEA brought OECS member states and partners together in Dominica to strengthen regional cooperation on sargassum management, biodiversity protection and coastal resilience, with field work planned for Martinique and Guadeloupe. Escazú Agreement Push: Civil society and CANARI are calling for swift, measurable implementation of the Escazú Agreement—better access to environmental information, real public participation, and stronger access to justice for environmental defenders. Environment Leadership at OECS: Environment Minister Cozier Frederick urged wider regional involvement on climate financing, capacity building and public participation during OECS Council of Ministers discussions. Electricity Reliability: DOMLEC blamed May 26 load shedding on a generation shortfall at Fond Cole Power Plant and says geothermal should resume soon, while repairs continue. Tourism & Upgrades: Discover Dominica Authority and the tourism ministry launched Tourism Awareness Month, highlighting rising arrivals and major site upgrades, including a wellness tourism focus.

Hurricane Readiness: Dominica’s Met Service says the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season began June 1 with a below-normal NOAA forecast, but warns the island’s history shows one storm can still bring catastrophic flooding, landslides, rockfalls, rough seas and coastal damage—so people should stay on official updates and act early. Climate & Weather Watch: A tropical wave is bringing cloudiness and scattered showers, with Saharan dust lingering; residents with respiratory sensitivities are urged to take precautions, while seas remain choppy enough for small craft to be cautious. Environmental Governance: Civil society and CANARI are pushing Dominica to move fast on implementing the Escazú Agreement after a Roseau sensitisation workshop, stressing real changes in access to environmental information, public participation, and justice for environmental defenders. Marine Pollution Response: SARSEA meetings in Dominica bring regional experts together to develop national strategic plans for sargassum management, with field missions planned for Martinique and Guadeloupe. Energy Reliability: DOMLEC says May 26 load shedding came from a generation shortfall tied to a fault at Fond Cole Power Plant, with repairs scheduled and geothermal expected to resume to improve stability. Regional Sustainability Push: OECS ministers meeting in Dominica highlight climate resilience and disaster preparedness, including using digital tools for early warning and smarter destination management. Tourism Upgrades: Dominica launched Tourism Awareness Month 2026, citing rising arrivals and major site upgrades, with a focus on wellness tourism.

Hurricane Season Watch: Dominica’s Meteorological Service says the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season began June 1 with a below-normal forecast, but warns not to get complacent as the island remains highly vulnerable to flash flooding, landslides, rockfalls, rough seas and coastal damage. Weather & Health: A tropical wave is bringing scattered showers and breezy conditions, with Saharan dust lingering—respiratory-sensitive residents are urged to take precautions. Flood Risk: Earlier this week, Dominica was under a Flood Watch as moderate to heavy showers and thunderstorms raised the risk of swollen rivers, landslides and dangerous sea conditions. Marine Cleanup & Safety: Police and the Solid Waste Division removed derelict vehicles from Coco Bottom and Goodwill, citing mosquito/rodent breeding, fire risk, pollution and public safety hazards. Environmental Governance: Civil society groups and CANARI are pushing for swift implementation of the Escazú Agreement to improve access to environmental information, public participation and justice. Regional Sustainability Push: OECS ministers met in Kingstown to advance environmental sustainability through digital transformation and climate resilience. Sargassum Response: SARSEA meetings in Dominica are focused on building national strategic plans to manage sargassum and reduce marine pollution. Energy Reliability: DOMLEC linked May 26 load shedding to a generation shortfall at Fond Cole Power Plant and said repairs are underway, with geothermal expected to boost capacity. Tourism Momentum: Tourism Awareness Month launched with wellness tourism focus and major upgrades as visitor arrivals continue rising.

Aviation & Connectivity: Caribbean Airlines’ latest route cuts are set to hit Dominica and the wider Eastern Caribbean from June 1, with the airline withdrawing from the Dominica and St. Kitts markets and reducing services to Martinique and Guadeloupe, while a new LIAT 2020–Air Caraïbes interline deal (single ticket with through-checked baggage) takes effect the same day—fueling fresh debate on how regional connectivity is being rebuilt around emerging hubs. Regional Environment Leadership: OECS ministers meeting in Dominica pushed for climate resilience through digital transformation, while Dominica’s Cozier Frederick called for broader member-state involvement, climate financing, and public participation in environmental protection. Marine Pollution Watch: More than 60 regional experts are in Dominica for SARSEA meetings on sargassum management, aiming to shape national strategic plans and upcoming field work in Martinique and Guadeloupe. Weather & Disaster Readiness: Dominica remains under flood watch as a tropical wave brings showers and possible thunderstorms, with Saharan dust lingering and sea conditions rough—another reminder that preparedness has to match fast-changing risk. Energy Reliability: DOMLEC said Tuesday’s load shedding came from a generation shortfall linked to issues at Fond Cole, with repairs scheduled and geothermal expected to return to boost capacity. Tourism Momentum: Dominica launched Tourism Awareness Month 2026, highlighting wellness tourism and major site upgrades as visitor arrivals continue to rise.

Hurricane readiness: Dominica’s Met Service has issued a Flood Watch until 6:00 pm as a tropical wave and low-level trough bring moderate to heavy showers, possible thunderstorms, rough seas (up to 8 feet on the east), and risks of flooding, landslides and falling rocks. Energy reliability: DOMLEC says Tuesday’s load shedding came from a fault at Fond Cole Power Plant, with repairs starting after peak hours and geothermal expected to resume Thursday. Regional environment leadership: Environment Minister Cozier Frederick called for stronger public participation, climate financing and capacity building at the OECS Council of Ministers for Environmental Sustainability meeting in Dominica. Marine sustainability: SARSEA meetings in Dominica are bringing together regional experts to develop national strategic plans for managing sargassum and marine pollution. Tourism push: Discover Dominica Authority and the Ministry of Tourism launched Tourism Awareness Month 2026, highlighting wellness tourism and upgrades as arrivals keep rising. Connectivity pressure: Caribbean Airlines will discontinue its Dominica and St Kitts routes from June 1 and cut flights to Martinique and Guadeloupe to twice weekly, citing financial losses and route restructuring.

IMF Review: The IMF executive board says Dominica’s economy is expanding on tourism and infrastructure, but warns fiscal and external imbalances remain high, with natural-disaster threats and calls for climate-resilient growth and stronger buffers. OECS Environment Push: OECS ministers in Kingstown backed climate resilience through digital transformation, data-led sustainability, and early-warning systems, while Dominica’s Cozier Frederick urged more regional involvement, climate financing, and public participation. Sargassum & Marine Pressure: More than 60 regional experts are meeting in Dominica under SARSEA to shape national sargassum plans and coordinate responses that also tackle marine pollution. Hurricane Readiness: Dominicans are being urged to prepare for the Atlantic hurricane season despite NOAA’s below-normal outlook, as indirect impacts can still hit hard. Flood Watch: The Met Service issued a Flood Watch for unstable weather, warning of flooding, landslides, and rough seas. Energy Reliability: DOMLEC blamed Tuesday’s load shedding on a generation shortfall at Fond Cole and says geothermal should resume soon. Tourism Upgrades: Tourism Awareness Month 2026 was launched with a wellness focus and major site upgrades as visitor arrivals keep rising. Regional Connectivity Shock: Caribbean Airlines will discontinue some routes affecting Dominica and St Kitts from June 1, with knock-on concerns for travel and tourism.

OECS Environmental Push: Dominica’s Environment Minister Cozier Frederick is calling for more member states to join regional action on climate financing, capacity building, and public participation as he chairs the OECS Council of Ministers for Environmental Sustainability in Dominica. Sargassum Response: More than 60 regional experts and stakeholders are meeting in Dominica under SARSEA to shape national sargassum plans, with field missions planned for Martinique and Guadeloupe starting June 1. Flood Watch & Storm Risk: Dominica remains under a Flood Watch as unstable weather from a tropical wave and low-level trough brings heavy showers, possible landslides, and rougher seas. Electricity Reliability: DOMLEC says Tuesday’s load shedding was linked to a fault at Fond Cole Power Plant, with repairs starting after peak hours and geothermal expected to resume Thursday. Tourism Momentum: Discover Dominica and the Ministry of Tourism launched Tourism Awareness Month 2026, highlighting wellness tourism and major upgrades amid rising arrivals. Regional Air Connectivity: Caribbean Airlines will cut flights to Dominica and St Kitts from June 1 and reduce Martinique/Guadeloupe service, citing long-term financial stability—raising new pressure on regional travel links. Healthy Food Policy: PAHO/WHO and OECS are pushing faster healthy food policy action across the Caribbean to meet NCD targets, tying diet outcomes to climate vulnerability and food insecurity.

Regional Environment Leadership: Dominica’s Cozier Frederick urged wider OECS member-state involvement in environmental protection at the 13th OECS Council of Ministers meeting, stressing climate financing, capacity building, and stronger public participation. Energy & Reliability: DOMLEC said Tuesday’s load shedding came from a fault at the Fond Cole Power Plant, with repairs scheduled after peak hours and geothermal expected to resume May 28 to boost capacity. Weather & Disaster Readiness: Dominica remains under a Flood Watch as unstable weather and a tropical wave bring heavy showers, possible thunderstorms, rough seas, and risks of flooding, landslides, and falling rocks. Marine Pollution Response: Regional SARSEA meetings in Dominica are bringing together environmental professionals to develop national strategic plans for sargassum management and coordinate follow-up field work across the islands. Public Safety & Waste: A community policing operation removed derelict vehicles from Coco Bottom and Goodwill, citing mosquito/rodent breeding risks, fire hazards, blocked pathways, and added pollution. Tourism & Upgrades: Tourism Awareness Month 2026 was launched with a push for wellness tourism and major upgrades, alongside reported growth in visitor arrivals and cruise numbers. Connectivity Pressure: Caribbean Airlines will discontinue flights to Dominica (and St Kitts) from June 1 and cut frequencies to Martinique and Guadeloupe, citing route losses and a push for long-term financial stability—an issue that could ripple into tourism and regional movement.

Electricity & Equity: A new group, Manicous against discrimination (MAD), is pushing back after public confusion over expected electricity rate changes and continued power outages, renewing grievances about how the power situation is being handled. Tourism & Nature-Based Growth: Dominica has launched Tourism Awareness Month 2026, highlighting wellness tourism and major upgrades to key sites as visitor arrivals keep climbing. Education: 792 students will sit the 2026 Grade Six National Assessment across 62 centres over May 28–29, with paper-based exams and security support in place. Regional Environment Diplomacy: St Kitts and Nevis is attending OECS Council of Ministers discussions on environmental sustainability in Dominica, focused on coordinated action for small island climate risks. Disaster Readiness: Dominica is under a Flood Watch amid unstable weather, with warnings about flooding, landslides, rough seas, and lingering Saharan dust. Power Reliability: DOMLEC says May 26 load shedding came from a generation shortfall tied to issues at Fond Cole, with repairs scheduled and geothermal expected to resume May 28. Marine Cleanup & Health: Police and waste officials removed derelict vehicles from Coco Bottom and Goodwill, citing safety hazards, mosquito/rodent breeding risks, and pollution concerns. Sargassum Response: Regional SARSEA meetings in Dominica are advancing national strategic plans to manage sargassum and marine pollution across the Caribbean. Regional Air Links: Caribbean Airlines will discontinue routes affecting Dominica from June 1 and cut frequencies to Martinique and Guadeloupe, citing financial losses and aiming for smoother connections via partner codeshare.

Public Safety & Waste: A joint community policing operation in Coco Bottom and Goodwill removed abandoned vehicles, warning they can breed mosquitoes and rodents, block roads, raise fire risk, and add to pollution. Hurricane Readiness: Dominicans were urged to stay vigilant for the Atlantic Hurricane Season, even as NOAA predicts a below-normal season, because indirect impacts can still hit hard. Flood & Coastal Risk: A Flood Watch is in effect until 6 pm as unstable weather and a tropical wave bring heavy showers and possible thunderstorms, with landslide and flooding risks; seas may run rough, especially on the east coast. Marine Pollution Watch: Regional SARSEA meetings in Dominica bring together experts to tackle sargassum and marine pollution, including work on national strategic plans. Energy Reliability: DOMLEC said Tuesday’s load shedding came from a fault at Fond Cole Power Plant, with repairs starting after peak hours and geothermal generation expected to resume Thursday. Regional Environment Governance: The OECS Council of Ministers Environmental Sustainability Meeting convenes in Dominica next week, with ministers set to focus on climate finance, ecosystem restoration, marine pollution, biodiversity, land and water management, and disaster resilience.

Flood Watch & coastal risk: Dominica remains under a Flood Watch until 6:00 pm as a tropical wave and low-level trough bring moderate to heavy showers, possible thunderstorms, and rough seas (up to 8-foot waves on the east). Authorities warn of flooding, landslides, falling rocks, and advise extra caution in flood-prone and mountainous areas. Energy reliability: DOMLEC says Tuesday’s load shedding was linked to a fault at the Fond Cole Power Plant, with repair work scheduled after peak hours and geothermal generation expected to resume Thursday to boost capacity. Regional marine focus: More than 60 regional professionals are meeting in Dominica for SARSEA workshops on sargassum management and national strategic plans, feeding into field missions in Martinique and Guadeloupe. OECS climate agenda in Dominica: The OECS 13th Council of Ministers Environmental Sustainability Meeting opens May 27–28, with discussions on climate finance, ecosystem restoration, marine pollution, sustainable fisheries, renewable energy, biodiversity, land and water management, and disaster resilience. Air connectivity shake-up: Caribbean Airlines will discontinue flights to Dominica and St Kitts from June 1 and cut frequencies to Martinique and Guadeloupe to twice weekly, citing route losses and a push for operational reliability.