AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCitizenship by Investment Crackdown: Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit says Dominica will require successful CBI applicants to visit in person to receive passports, and also warns that citizenship obtained below the official minimum investment threshold will be revoked as enforcement tightens ahead of an October 2026 summit. US Visa Shock to Tourism: Newly elected CHTA president Gregor Nassief and his wife were denied U.S. visa renewal, a move linked to Washington’s tightening around CBI screening and travel safeguards; Skerrit says he can’t comment on the U.S. decision. Food Security Push: Government plans to invest nearly $700,000 in an animal feed mill to cut import dependence (over $2m in annual feed imports), with cassava tests already showing promising results and an Expression of Interest expected soon. Finance Sector Stress: NCCU delinquency hit $86.4m (14.07%) as treasurer Shannon Bedminister urged stronger member accountability and highlighted new collections software. Power Restoration: DOMLEC restored electricity after a feeder fault triggered a wider outage, with crews reconnecting Roseau first. Tourism & Community Events: Soufriere Divefest 2026 is set for Aug 29–30, and the Discover Dominica Authority will host a wellness tourism panel June 11 as part of its 2026 Tourism Awareness Program. Infrastructure & Jobs: Skerrit reports steady progress on the Goodwill Secondary School build and says major development work, including the international airport, is advancing.
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