AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUS Visa Bond Made Permanent: The U.S. has turned its refundable visa bond pilot into a permanent rule, effective Aug. 3, allowing consular officers to require certain B-1 business and B-2 tourist applicants from 50 countries—including Dominica—to post bonds of US$10,000, US$15,000 or up to US$20,000 before a visa is issued; the bond is refunded if the visitor follows visa conditions and leaves on time. Infrastructure Update: Dominica is set to begin Pointe Ronde Bridge rehabilitation after a site visit on Aug. 4, following an EC$898,000 contract signed with CR5 Limited. Regional Diplomacy: Dominica and the OECS have assumed CARICOM Group chairmanship in Geneva from Haiti, with the handover held July 29. Renewables Funding Call: IRENA opened a funding call for renewable energy projects across Central America and the Caribbean, including Dominica, with proposals prioritized if submitted before Sept. 1. CBI Programme Scrutiny: Businessman Gregor Nassief says he will publicly address concerns raised in a leaked letter alleging Dominica’s CBI programme is “out of control,” including claims of citizenship discounting and impacts on major projects.
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