AGP Executive Report
Last update: 21 minutes agoHousing Finance: PM Roosevelt Skerrit announced a new $10M housing loan facility for lower-income public officers earning $45,000 or less, with financing at 5% to help more families move from renting into home ownership. Airport & Tourism Growth: As Dominica’s international airport nears, major airlines are reportedly showing interest—American Airlines plans to boost Douglas-Charles capacity from December, United is set to resume New York service in October, and talks continue with JetBlue, Delta, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. Cruise Economy: Skerrit says a US$75M privately funded cruise village for Roseau North is advancing, with a formal agreement expected soon, aiming to deepen cruise tourism spending on local vendors, taxis and tour operators. Embedded Finance Expansion: Dominica-based Asprofin Bank is expanding into embedded finance via an API-driven Banking-as-a-Service partnership with Digital TRVST, targeting about $5B in annualized transaction volume within 12 months. Agriculture & Jobs: Two young Dominican farmers won regional honours—Ephraim Elijah Roberts took an OECS Young Farmer Award and Dywany St. John was named CARICOM Young Farmer of the Year—highlighting diversification and resilience in farming. Elections & Governance: Roseau North by-election coverage continues amid political endorsements and disputes, including an online Only Polls survey showing DLP leading, plus renewed calls for transparency and concerns over alleged monitoring of private meetings.
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