AGP Executive Report
Last update: 42 minutes agoSmall Business: Minister Daren Pinard urged entrepreneurs to use government incentives, including duty-free concessions and a new EC$19 million funding commitment. A previous loan facility provided EC$27.8 million to 554 small businesses. Infrastructure: Mechanical, electrical and plumbing work is advancing at the international airport’s air traffic control tower. The project is expected to boost trade, tourism and jobs, with more than 400 Dominicans employed as of August. Energy: Dominica’s 10-megawatt geothermal plant, in commercial operation since July, won regional awards for its project and financing; Energy Minister Vince Henderson also received a leadership award. Agriculture: Farmer Gilles Carbon-Jno. Baptiste was honoured by the FAO for her contribution to agrifood systems, highlighting the role of local producers and rural livelihoods. Climate Finance: Dominica joined four Caribbean countries in a US$6.75 million initiative to improve climate data and planning. Investment and Mobility: Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit raised US visa restrictions with US officials, saying Washington would consider his proposal; the restrictions were imposed citing concerns over Dominica’s citizenship-by-investment programme.
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