AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoNEVLEC Leadership: Nevis Electricity Company Limited appoints Nelson Ald Stapleton as its new General Manager, with Premier Mark Brantley citing his ~20 years in the sector and “son of the soil” local roots. Dominica Macroeconomy: The IMF concludes Dominica’s 2026 Article IV, pointing to 4.5% GDP growth in 2025 and easing inflation, while warning that fiscal and external imbalances remain high and downside risks persist. Tourism & Demand: Dominica launches Tourism Awareness Month 2026, highlighting a 15% rise in 2025 visitor arrivals and continued growth into 2026, alongside major site upgrades and marketing push. Energy Reliability: DOMLEC says May 26 load shedding came from a fault at Fond Cole Power Plant, with repairs scheduled and geothermal expected to return to boost capacity. Regional Aviation Shock: Caribbean Airlines will cut routes from June 1, including withdrawing from Dominica and St. Kitts, while an interline deal between LIAT 2020 and Air Caraïbes aims to keep connectivity flowing. Fuel Cost Politics: UWP urges talks with Guyana for cheaper gasoline as fuel prices rise in Dominica amid regional conflict-linked costs. Fisheries Development: PM Skerrit continues consultations on making the Marigot Fisheries Complex a port of entry, stressing operations won’t disrupt fishers’ livelihoods. Environment Governance: Civil society and CANARI call for swift Escazú Agreement implementation after a Roseau sensitisation workshop. Social Protection Tech: WFP donates computers and tablets to strengthen Dominica’s social welfare data systems. OECS Climate Push: OECS ministers back digital transformation and public participation to tackle climate risk across the region.
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