AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoUS Sanctions & Crypto Compliance: The US Treasury sanctioned Georgia-based Shelbit Exchange and its operator Siavash Kayvanpour, who also holds Dominica citizenship, alleging IRGC-linked crypto transfers of over $1m into Shelbit and more than $2m back out, while also naming other Iran-linked platforms. Local Banking & Regulation: Georgia’s central bank said the sanctioned Shelbit entity was not registered as a Virtual Asset Service Provider and its registration was cancelled, underscoring stricter market-entry rules. Dominica Budget Participation: The Dominica Business Forum will host a Zoom post-budget forum to widen access to the 2026–2027 budget debate, with Economist Kent Vidal leading a review and Q&A. Capital Spending Scrutiny: Opposition Leader Jesma Paul-Victor backed the government’s overall PSIP implementation rate but flagged big ministry-by-ministry execution gaps and weak budget discipline. Income Tax Relief: Dominica announced a major tax shift: from Jan 1, 2027, a flat 10% personal income tax for earners above EC$30,000, replacing the current three-tier system. Small Business Credit: AID Bank is set to roll out a new EC$19m loan facility for small business owners. Tourism Jobs Angle: The Dominica Cable Car project is highlighted as a jobs and local-spend driver, with ongoing employment expected beyond construction. Property Market Pressure: A regional estimate says Eastern Caribbean property values have fallen about 10% over five years, with fears of further declines.
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