AGP Executive Report

Climate Readiness: The Commonwealth and Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre have brought regional climate experts together for satellite-data training and a review of how Caribbean countries can access international climate finance. Marine Conservation: Dominica ranked among the Caribbean and Atlantic’s top five for marine-environment health in Scuba Diving magazine’s 2027 awards, with further recognition for its marine life, wall diving and snorkeling. Sustainable Farming: A 20-week field school is giving 15 young Dominican farmers hands-on training in sustainable vegetable production, including hydroponics and greenhouse farming. Food Security: Dominica’s World Food Day programme runs through October 16, with a youth showcase focused on climate-smart agriculture and food innovation.

Climate Resilience: More than 50 Caribbean climate professionals are training in satellite data and AI, while regional partners review access to climate finance and set priorities for future action. Marine Conservation: Dominica earned 11 Scuba Diving magazine recognitions, placing among the region’s top five for marine-environment health and top 10 for macro life, value and wall diving. Sustainable Farming: A 20-week field school is giving 15 young Dominican farmers hands-on training in sustainable vegetable production, hydroponics and agricultural business skills. Food Security: Dominica’s World Food Day programme runs through October 16, with a youth showcase focused on climate-smart agriculture, food and innovation. Tourism and Nature: The new cruise season projects 475,521 passengers, and the government says it is working with the Environment Ministry to develop eco-tourism sites.

Marine Life: Divers ranked Dominica among the Caribbean and Atlantic’s top five destinations for marine-environment health in Scuba Diving magazine’s 2027 awards. The island also earned top-10 marks for macro life, value and wall diving. Sustainable Farming: A new 20-week field school is training 15 young Dominican farmers in sustainable production, including hydroponics and greenhouse growing, alongside business skills. Food Resilience: World Food Day activities through October 16 will spotlight youth, innovation and climate-smart agriculture. Weather Watch: A trough brought scattered showers, possible thunderstorms and gusty winds, with warnings for people in areas prone to flooding and landslides. Energy: Dominica’s new electricity tariff takes effect November 1; the regulator says it will monitor customer bills and the tariff’s impact. Climate Finance: Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland has renewed calls for urgent climate action and financial reforms to help vulnerable island states prepare for disasters and recover afterward.

Marine Environment: Dominica earned 11 recognitions in Scuba Diving magazine’s 2027 awards, including a Caribbean and Atlantic Top 5 ranking for marine environmental health and Top 10 finishes for macro life, value and wall diving. Sustainable Agriculture: A new 20-week field school is training 15 young farmers in sustainable growing methods, including hydroponics and greenhouse production. World Food Day activities are also spotlighting climate-smart agriculture and food innovation. Tourism and Nature: Dominica expects 475,521 cruise passengers this season and is working with the Environment Ministry on cruise sites and new eco-tourism locations. Climate Resilience: Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland urged stronger international financing for vulnerable islands to prepare for climate impacts and recover from disasters.

Food Security: Dominica’s World Food Day activities run through October 16, promoting innovation, youth engagement and more resilient food systems, with a Youth Climate-Smart Agriculture and Food Innovation Showcase planned for the day. Tourism and Nature: The cruise season is projected to bring 475,521 passengers across 267 ship calls. The government says it is working with the Environment Ministry to develop eco-tourism sites, while aiming to direct more visitor spending to local businesses. Climate Resilience: At a regional tourism conference, Jamaica’s tourism minister proposed a Caribbean fund to finance disaster preparedness, coastal protection and recovery. The fund is still a proposal, with financing and governance yet to be worked out.

Weather Alert: A trough is bringing showers, possible thunderstorms and gusty winds across Dominica. People in flood-, landslide- and rockfall-prone areas are urged to stay alert. Food and Farming: World Food Day activities run through October 16, including a youth showcase on climate-smart agriculture and food innovation, as Dominica promotes more resilient food systems. Climate Finance: Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland says urgent reform of global finance is needed so vulnerable island states can access funding for climate action and disaster recovery. Climate Cooperation: Dominica welcomed Switzerland’s new ambassador, with President Sylvanie Burton highlighting potential collaboration on climate action, renewable energy and sustainable agriculture.

Weather Watch: A trough is bringing cloudy skies, scattered showers and possible thunderstorms through Sunday. The Met Service urges people in flood-, landslide- and rockfall-prone areas to stay cautious. Food and Farming: Dominica’s World Food Day week runs through October 16, with school outreach and a youth showcase focused on climate-smart agriculture, innovation and resilient food systems. Climate Finance: Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland says vulnerable island states need urgent climate action and better access to financing for recovery and resilience. Energy Transition: DOMLEC’s new electricity tariff takes effect November 1; regulators say the structure includes lower off-peak rates, while the change comes amid Dominica’s shift toward renewable energy. Nature Tourism: The new cruise season is projected to bring 475,521 passengers, and the government says it is working with the Environment Ministry on new eco-tourism sites.

Weather Alert: A trough is bringing cloudy skies, scattered showers, possible thunderstorms and gusty winds through Sunday. People in flood- and landslide-prone areas should stay alert. Food Systems: Dominica’s World Food Day programme runs through October 16, promoting innovation, youth involvement and resilient agriculture, with a climate-smart farming showcase on the final day. Energy: A new electricity tariff takes effect November 1. The approved structure includes lower off-peak rates; regulators will monitor customer bills as Dominica moves toward renewable energy. Climate Finance: Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland renewed calls for global financial reforms and better access to funding for vulnerable islands facing climate impacts. Tourism and Nature: Dominica expects 475,521 cruise passengers this season and is developing eco-tourism sites with the Environment Ministry, while the rise in visitors brings pressure to ensure tourism benefits local communities and the island’s natural assets.

Cruise Tourism: Dominica’s 2026–27 season is projected to bring 475,521 passengers on 267 ship calls, as the government targets one million visitors annually. Tourism and environment officials are preparing eco-tourism sites, while the minister urged businesses to ensure more visitor spending reaches local people. Climate Cooperation: At the welcome for Switzerland’s new ambassador, President Sylvanie Burton highlighted Dominica’s climate vulnerability and raised opportunities for cooperation in renewable energy, sustainable tourism and agriculture. Nature Island: Dominica placed 11th among 20 islands in Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards, with its rainforests, rivers and waterfalls cited as attractions. Regional Resilience: Jamaica’s tourism minister proposed a Caribbean fund to finance disaster readiness, coastal protection and support for tourism workers and small businesses; the proposal has yet to secure funding or an implementation plan.

Cruise Tourism: Dominica expects 475,521 passengers across 267 ship calls this season, nearly 50,000 more than last year. The government says it is working with the Environment Ministry on cruise-site preparations and new eco-tourism sites, while urging the industry to bring more visitor spending to local businesses. Climate Resilience: Jamaica’s tourism minister has proposed a regional fund to help protect Caribbean tourism from hurricanes and other shocks, including support for coastal protection and small businesses. The plan still needs funding and agreement on how it would operate. Climate Cooperation: New Swiss Ambassador Pascal Bornoz presented his credentials as President Sylvanie Burton called for stronger cooperation on climate action and green-economy areas such as renewable energy, sustainable tourism and agriculture. Clean Energy: A new Caribbean Development Bank initiative will offer technical and financial support to women-led clean-energy businesses, including in Dominica. Electricity: DOMLEC’s approved tariff takes effect November 1. The new rates have not been disclosed; the regulator says the structure includes lower off-peak rates and will monitor the impact on customer bills.

Climate Resilience: Jamaica’s tourism minister has called for a permanent Caribbean fund to help tourism-dependent economies prepare for hurricanes and climate disruption. The proposal is not yet funded or established. Climate Cooperation: Dominica’s new Swiss ambassador presented his credentials on October 7, opening the door to cooperation on climate action, renewable energy and other green-economy areas. Energy: DOMLEC’s new electricity tariff takes effect November 1. The approved rates have not been disclosed; the IRC says the structure includes lower off-peak rates and that it will monitor customer bills. Clean Energy: A Caribbean Development Bank initiative will provide technical and financial support to women-led clean-energy businesses, including in Dominica. Tourism: Dominica expects 475,521 cruise passengers this season, nearly 50,000 more than last year. The Tourism and Environment ministries have prepared key cruise sites ahead of the season.

Climate Cooperation: Switzerland’s new ambassador, Pascal Bornoz, presented his credentials as President Sylvanie Burton called for stronger cooperation on climate action and green-economy opportunities, including renewable energy and sustainable agriculture. Power and Renewables: DOMLEC’s new electricity tariff takes effect November 1. The rates have not been disclosed; the structure includes lower off-peak prices, and regulators say they will monitor customer bills. Regional Energy Leadership: Dominica’s Dr. Philbert Aaron was elected to the SIDS DOCK Executive Council, which is focused on climate resilience and energy transformation. A new Caribbean Development Bank facility will also support women-led clean-energy businesses, including in Dominica. Climate Voices: Dominican writer Sherdina Antoine won first place in the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre’s youth story competition with “Weathering Us,” chosen from 173 entries. Nature Tourism: Dominica ranked among the leading Caribbean and Atlantic islands in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 readers’ awards, with its forests, rivers and waterfalls cited as attractions.

Power and Rates: Dominica’s new electricity tariff takes effect November 1 after its first adjustment since 2007. The regulator says it will monitor customer bills and DOMLEC’s finances as the country moves toward renewable energy. Tourism Pressure: The cruise season is forecast to bring 475,521 passengers on 267 calls, nearly 50,000 more than last season; tourism and environment officials prepared key visitor sites ahead of the opening. Clean Energy: Women-led businesses in Dominica can seek support through a regional US$550,000 programme to develop clean-energy products, renewable applications and energy-efficient technologies. Waste and Farming: A retiring FAO Caribbean coordinator is urging the region to use black soldier fly larvae to turn organic waste into animal feed and cut poultry-feed imports by 30% within five years. Climate Voices: Dominican writer Sherdina Antoine won the regional youth climate story competition with “Weathering Us.” Landfill Works: GIZ is seeking a contractor to design and build a steel-framed structure and associated works at the Fond Cole sanitary landfill.

Energy Transition: A new electricity tariff takes effect November 1, the first adjustment since 2007. DOMLEC says it will help cover the cost of reliable service, while the regulator plans to monitor customer bills and the company’s finances. Dominica’s women-led businesses can also apply for support through a regional clean-energy programme offering technical and financial assistance from 2026 to 2028. Tourism and Nature: The cruise season opens with 267 calls and a projected 475,521 passengers, nearly 50,000 more than last season. The Tourism and Environment ministries have prepared key cruise sites; the increase brings added pressure to manage visitor impacts alongside economic gains. Climate Voices: Dominican writer Sherdina Antoine won the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre’s youth story competition with “Weathering Us,” selected from 173 entries across 14 countries. Food and Farming: At Caribbean Week of Agriculture, Dominica’s Agriculture Minister Roland Royer joined regional calls to turn discussions into action that benefits farmers and fishers.

Public Safety Tech: Dominica has launched its first Missing Person Alert System, with National Security Minister Rayburn Blackmoore saying it will mobilize “more ears, more legs, more eyes” to help find vulnerable people quickly and deter serious crimes. Illegal Arms Update: Blackmoore also reported 21 illegal firearms recovered in Dominica so far this year, including four rifles and two shotguns, warning that some are convertible and semi-automatic. Education & Skills: Dominica State College secured four grants to boost technology, infrastructure, policy capacity and learning, including a US$20,000 ARIN-funded Youth Internet Governance Lab and a Wood Innovation Studio with Mercy Corps. Green Economy Support: The CDB launched a US$500,000 clean-energy initiative for women-led businesses across the Caribbean, with Dominica among eligible countries. Climate & Oceans: A regional youth climate story competition saw Dominica’s Sherdina Antoine win for “Weathering Us,” while a separate report highlights scientists using sound to help coral larvae settle as Super El Niño threatens reefs.

Public Safety Tech: Dominica launched its first Missing Person Alert System, with National Security Minister Rayburn Blackmoore saying police and Customs have recovered 21 illegal firearms so far this year, including four rifles and two shotguns, as the MPAS aims to mobilize “more ears, more legs, more eyes” to help save lives. Education & Skills for a Greener Future: Dominica State College secured four grants to boost technology, infrastructure, policy and learning, including a US$20,000 ARIN-funded Youth Internet Governance Lab and a Wood Innovation Studio pairing traditional woodworking with modern tech for sustainable carpentry and entrepreneurship. Clean Energy Support for Women: The Caribbean Development Bank launched a US$500,000 SheTrades Caribbean Tech It Up Facility (2026–2028) to help women-led businesses in Dominica and across the region turn clean energy ideas into market-ready solutions. Climate & Nature Culture: Dominica’s Sherdina Antoine won the CARICOM Climate Change Centre youth short story competition with “Weathering Us,” spotlighting a climate-secure future inspired by the Caribbean. Waste & Infrastructure (EU-backed): An EU Euroclima call seeks design-and-build services for steel-framed installation work at the Fond Cole Sanitary Landfill in Roseau.