AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUS Sanctions & Crypto: The U.S. Treasury (OFAC) sanctioned Iran-linked crypto exchanges and a network operator, including Siavash Kayvanpour, who holds Dominica citizenship, alleging billions in illicit finance tied to the IRGC. Budget Participation: The Dominica Business Forum will host a virtual post-budget forum on Zoom to broaden private-sector and civil society input into the 2026–2027 budget debate. Capital Spending Scrutiny: Opposition Leader Jesma Paul-Victor praised near-98% PSIP delivery overall but flagged big ministry-by-ministry execution gaps and weak budget discipline. Tax Relief: Dominica announced a major personal income tax overhaul—10% flat tax from January 2027 for earners above EC$30,000, replacing the current 15/25/35 tiers. Cost of Living Pressure: Paul-Victor renewed calls for the budget to deliver results, not just promises, as households keep feeling rising essentials. Small Business Finance: AID Bank is set to roll out a new EC$19M loan facility for small business owners. Agriculture Resilience: Government-backed crop insurance worth EC$1.5M will be fully financed by the state to protect farmers from hurricanes and climate shocks. Tourism Jobs: The Dominica Cable Car is highlighted as a jobs and local-spend driver, with ongoing direct and indirect employment expected after construction. Local Education Handover: Jungle Bay-funded preschool in Soufriere will be handed to the Ministry of Education next week.
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