AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCruise Tourism: Dominica expects 475,521 passengers across 267 ship calls this season, nearly 50,000 more than last year. The government says it is working with the Environment Ministry on cruise-site preparations and new eco-tourism sites, while urging the industry to bring more visitor spending to local businesses. Climate Resilience: Jamaica’s tourism minister has proposed a regional fund to help protect Caribbean tourism from hurricanes and other shocks, including support for coastal protection and small businesses. The plan still needs funding and agreement on how it would operate. Climate Cooperation: New Swiss Ambassador Pascal Bornoz presented his credentials as President Sylvanie Burton called for stronger cooperation on climate action and green-economy areas such as renewable energy, sustainable tourism and agriculture. Clean Energy: A new Caribbean Development Bank initiative will offer technical and financial support to women-led clean-energy businesses, including in Dominica. Electricity: DOMLEC’s approved tariff takes effect November 1. The new rates have not been disclosed; the regulator says the structure includes lower off-peak rates and will monitor the impact on customer bills.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result. Feedback is welcome. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions about the AGP Executive Report.
Perspectify News
