AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEU CBI Pressure: A regional “race to the bottom” in Citizenship by Investment has drawn EU scrutiny, with analysts warning that a phase-out could cost OECS economies well over $100m and hit Dominica hard unless negotiations are coordinated. EU Visa-Free Threat: The EU has told five Eastern Caribbean states to end CBI by June 1, 2028 or risk losing Schengen visa-free access, and leaders plan a unified push to Brussels. Dominica Tourism Build-Out: Champagne Beach Tourist Reception Facility in Pointe Michel is 35% complete, with foundation and key infrastructure works underway on the XCD$1.81m, government- and CARICOM Development Fund-backed project. Agri-Exports Push: Dominica’s Bee Natural shared export-market hurdles at an IICA-CDB forum, highlighting the need for practical support to move small agri-produce into regional and international markets. Regional Connectivity: LIAT launched a Guadeloupe–Montego Bay service, expected to strengthen travel, tourism and business links across the Caribbean. Business & Community: NBD launched its inaugural Growth and Impact Award for 32 student leaders, while prominent fuel retailer McMillan Jno-Baptiste (“Mr. McMillan”) died after decades in Dominica’s petroleum trade.
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