AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPower & Resilience: DOMLEC restored electricity to most of Dominica after a nationwide grid shutdown caused by a trip at the Geothermal Power Plant, with service expected back by 6:00 PM for the Picard–Ti-Bay area. Climate Investment: Dominica launched a US$26 million climate resilience initiative (DOMCREP) for eight vulnerable communities, targeting food security, disaster preparedness, early warning upgrades, and community skills—an EC$70 million package with over half earmarked for agriculture and agro-processing. Growth & Policy: Finance Minister Irving McIntyre reported 4.5% economic growth in 2025, while the government signalled changes to how Citizenship by Investment revenue will be used. Tourism & Connectivity: Discover Dominica Authority appointed Wendy Lake as Destination Marketing Manager to boost international visibility; meanwhile, Air Caraïbes and LIAT launched a single-ticket interline link to Paris-Orly, easing travel for regional business and tourists. Finance Sector: NCCU reported membership growth to 54,322 by end-2025 and continued execution of its 2024–2027 strategic plan. Business Risk & Preparedness: DAIC urged firms to broaden disaster planning beyond hurricanes as hazards like flooding, outages, and supply disruptions intensify. Regional Legal Access: OECS and OHADAC/CARO are set to launch training on arbitration and ADR to strengthen economic justice across the Eastern Caribbean. Airlift & Visas: CHTA president-elect Gregor Nassief was denied a US visa, raising concerns for regional airlift talks and tourism/business travel.
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