AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTourism Investment: EU Ambassador Fiona Ramsey toured Dominica’s cable-car project site and received a progress update. The 6.6-kilometre line is intended to connect the Roseau Valley with Boiling Lake, cut the journey to about 20 minutes and create local jobs. Food Imports and Exports: DEXIA and the Trade Ministry are targeting the annual $19 million poultry import bill. A rebuilt abattoir, backed by $3.9 million in government spending, is part of a plan to grow local production, while officials are also pursuing export markets for Dominican farm goods. CBI at a Crossroads: Dominica is due to respond to the EU by November 12 on the future of its citizenship-by-investment programme. The EU has proposed phasing out such programmes by June 2028, putting a significant source of government revenue and economic activity at stake. Regional Trade and Resilience: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called for expanded trade with the Caribbean, saying current exchanges leave room for growth. The Caribbean Development Bank has also approved funding to strengthen Dominica’s economic and climate resilience.
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