AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoIncome Tax Relief: Dominica will cut personal income tax to a flat 10% from January 2027 for earners above EC$30,000, replacing the 15/25/35% tiers, as part of the 2026/27 budget push to leave workers with more disposable income. Small-Business Finance: Government says another EC$19 million will flow through AID Bank from December, offering concessionary loans at 3.5% (reducing balance), up to 10-year terms and a six-month grace period, building on earlier MSME lending that supported 554 businesses. Energy & Cost Pressure: Dominica’s 10-MW geothermal plant in Laudat has started commercial operations, boosting renewable supply, while separate coverage highlights ongoing electricity bill stress tied to VINLEC fuel surcharge concerns. Tourism & Jobs: The Roseau Valley Cable Car is framed as an economy driver beyond tourism, and a Portsmouth marina is proposed to grow yacht and luxury tourism. CBI Under EU Pressure: The EU warns five Caribbean states, including Dominica, to phase out citizenship-by-investment by June 1, 2028 or risk losing Schengen visa-free access. Agriculture Resilience: Farmers will get government-funded crop insurance under a new EC$1.5 million facility, and honey branding plus more beehives are planned to move beekeeping toward value-added exports. Regional Context: Opposition leader Jesma Paul-Victor argues government alone can’t build a dynamic economy, stressing stable policies, finance access and predictable regulation.
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