AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoInfrastructure Investment: Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit says private investors are interested in Dominica’s cruise facilities, cargo ports and ferry terminal, with government offering land and other assets. Consultations are due by November 18 as the government seeks to rely less on Citizenship by Investment revenue and borrowing. Tourism: EU Ambassador Fiona Ramsey toured the Cable Car construction site and praised its potential to reshape the tourism sector. The 6.6-kilometre project is designed to carry visitors to the Boiling Lake in about 20 minutes; officials say it has employed 210 locals. Agriculture and Trade: DEXIA and the Trade Ministry are targeting Dominica’s annual $19-million poultry import bill, backed by a rebuilt abattoir, while seeking export markets for local produce. CBI Outlook: Dominica is among five Eastern Caribbean countries facing a November 12 deadline to commit to suspending their citizenship programmes or risk losing visa-free access to Europe. The EU has proposed phasing them out by June 2028, a significant challenge for public finances and investment.
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