AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoExtreme Heat Watch: INDOMET/NOAA warns the Dominican Republic will stay under “Extremely Severe” heat risk through at least July 14, with heat index values likely to exceed 33°C for multiple consecutive days, raising heat-stroke and exhaustion dangers—especially for children, older adults, and people with chronic illnesses. Fuel Price Relief: The MICM announced fuel cuts for July 4–10, lowering regular gasoline and regular diesel by RD$5 per gallon and premium fuels by RD$3, backed by a RD$424.53M subsidy, while LPG for households remains unchanged. MSME Financial Inclusion: MICM and Equifax Dominicana signed an agreement to expand formal financial access, credit “democratization,” and business development for Dominican micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises. Industrial Skills Push: The government says it has the human capital for advanced manufacturing and is advancing training for industrial-sector women via a new Spain collaboration with 150 scholarships and blended learning modules. Tourism by Sea and Air: Tourism data show strong momentum—6.6M total visitors in Jan–Jun 2026 (7.7% up), including 1.65M cruise passengers, with Puerto Plata ports Amber Cove and Taino Bay leading.
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