AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTourism & Hospitality: Tourism Minister David Collado says the government is stepping in to protect cruise momentum after warning signs in May–July, including talks with MSC Cruises, Royal Caribbean and Carnival; Cruise Industry: Puerto Plata was picked to host the Pamac Cruise Summit 2026 (June 22–26), with port officials citing strong 2026 cruise volumes and the summit’s expected economic impact; Disaster Response: A major fire at Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach in Bayahibe killed one Italian tourist and forced evacuation of about 1,690–1,700 guests, with officials pointing to fast spread driven by wind and flammable roofing while the cause remains under investigation; Energy & Industry Diplomacy: The U.S. and Dominican Republic signed a Nuclear Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding to expand civil nuclear collaboration tied to energy security and medical isotope production; Trade & Manufacturing: Dominican exports to Haiti reached US$563.14M in Jan–May 2026 (+24.64%), led by textiles and steel products, while imports from Haiti fell sharply; Education & Media: SODOMEDI backed the national consultation on education transformation, urging media participation in shaping public policy.
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