AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTourism & Trade: Dominica launched a new self-paced training course for travel advisors, aiming to boost how the island is sold across key travel segments. Infrastructure & Transport: PM Roosevelt Skerrit visited the Aux Delices Road landslide area and announced plans to stabilise the damaged stretch and upgrade the Delices–Petite Savanne alternative route. Energy & Investment: President Sylvanie Burton told the UN Dominica’s geothermal plant is now in commercial operation, with renewables at about 84% of electricity and a push for 100% by 2030, tied to jobs and reduced fuel import exposure. Regional Cooperation: CARICOM and the Pacific Islands Forum formalised an MoU to coordinate on shared SIDS priorities, including climate and economic pressures. Finance & Risk (Global, with local links): U.S. prosecutors moved against Capstone-linked accounts tied to Tether and Bitfinex, while Tether says its EQIBank exposure (Dominica-licensed) is under 0.034% of total assets; EQIBank warns a seizure could force liquidation. Local Business & Consumer Trust: KFC Dominica denied a viral claim that it would bar customers under 21, saying all ages remain welcome and safety is the priority.
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