AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFuel Relief Moves In: Dominica is set to cushion the latest oil shock with a fuel subsidy that cuts taxes, aiming to bring relief of about $1.50–$2.00 per gallon from the end of May as global crude prices stay high. Regional Tourism Push: St. Kitts Tourism Authority visited Dominica under an intra-Caribbean travel program, focusing on sales calls and boosting island-to-island arrivals. Food Sovereignty Gets EU Backing: OECS and Dominica are driving a root-and-tuber push—dasheen and tania—through an OECS symposium and an EU-funded school-feeding and garden initiative to strengthen local food systems. Shipping Talks Stall: IMO climate negotiations on shipping ended without consensus, with Caribbean states calling for a fair, equitable transition. Connectivity Idea: LIAT Air says it’s exploring partnerships with ferry operators like L’Express Des Iles to link air and sea travel across the Eastern Caribbean.
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