AGP Executive Report
Last update: 27 minutes agoInvestment: Dominica placed second in the 2026 CBI Index, scoring 75 out of 90 as Caribbean programmes face greater scrutiny. Regional trade: CARICOM teams are assessing whether the region can meet demand for cement, paints, glass bottles and bitumen; their findings will inform future tariff decisions. Small businesses: A CDB-backed digital initiative will help firms in Dominica and four other countries improve efficiency and compete in wider markets. Electricity: The IRC will track customer bills and DOMLEC’s performance when new tariffs take effect November 1. DOMLEC says renewables supplied more than 80% of its electricity from July to September, reducing reliance on imported fuel. Tourism: Dominica has opened its 2026/27 cruise season, targeting one million visitors, with 475,000 passengers projected. Agriculture: A new 20-week programme is training young Dominican farmers in practical production skills and agricultural entrepreneurship.
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