AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCruise Tourism: Dominica’s 2026–27 cruise season opened with 2,100 passengers aboard the first ship. The island expects 267 ship calls and 475,521 visitors, nearly 50,000 more than last season, bringing opportunities for tour operators, vendors and other local businesses. Electricity Costs: A new DOMLEC tariff takes effect Nov. 1. The rates have not been disclosed, but the structure includes lower off-peak charges; the regulator plans to monitor customer bills after the change. Air Links: Contour Airlines has started twice-weekly direct flights between Dominica and Trinidad, strengthening access for visitors and business travellers, with onward connections through Port of Spain. Regional Mobility: Dominica processed five applications in the first year of CARICOM’s four-country free-movement scheme, which allows citizens of participating states to live and work across borders without a work permit. Tourism Growth: New regional data puts Dominica’s visitor growth at 22%, the Caribbean’s strongest, as smaller destinations attract more travellers.
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