AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEU-Driven CBI Crunch: Eastern Caribbean leaders meeting in Roseau, chaired by Dominica’s Roosevelt Skerrit, agreed on a coordinated diplomatic push to Brussels over the EU’s revised visa suspension mechanism—arguing CBI revenue underpins climate resilience, disaster recovery, healthcare and infrastructure, and that reforms like the regional CBI regulatory authority strengthen due diligence and transparency. Regional Finance Watch: Dominica’s Dr. Irving McIntyre took over as chair of the ECCB Monetary Council, as the Council kept key savings/discount rates unchanged and warned global uncertainty could slow tourism and growth. Water Security: DOWASCO says Dominica’s Water Sector Strategic Development Project is nearing completion after the CDB extended the deadline to Sept 30, with major progress on new storage tanks that will boost water capacity. Tourism & Nature Brand: Secret Bay in Dominica was ranked among the Caribbean’s top 10 resorts by Travel + Leisure, highlighting its “luxury meets sustainability” approach. Community & Governance: Opposition UPP is pressing for public release of contracts tied to major infrastructure projects, including the airport, cable car and Cabrits Marina.
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