AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTariffs & Trade: Trump signed a four-year tariff-rate quota on imports of quartz surface products, after U.S. findings of injury to domestic producers—an extra pressure point for regional manufacturing supply chains. Health Compliance: Funglode launched the Criminal Compliance Plan for the Health Sector in Santo Domingo, tied to new Penal Code requirements for prevention programs for healthcare providers and insurers. Public Health Infrastructure: The SNS began the first phase renovation of Salvador B. Gautier Hospital with nearly one billion pesos, aiming for modern tech and safer, faster care. Environment & Agriculture: The Environment Ministry imposed a temporary ban on unauthorized agricultural burning and boosted patrols to curb forest fires. Migration & Enforcement: Haiti and the Dominican Republic discussed stronger consular coordination for Haitian communities, while MICM/CECCOM seized 580,000 contraband cigarettes from Haiti in a Santiago-to-Montecristi operation. Industry & Energy Finance: JMMB’s DR unit placed about US$11m into solar and wind via its Sustainable Energy Fund, backing climate-linked returns. Maritime & LNG: Svitzer Caribbean Dominicana added the Svitzer Manzanillo tug to support LNG transshipment operations, signaling more capacity for Dominican port activity. Aviation & Tourism Business: SDQ MICE 2026 (Sept. 21-23) will spotlight Santo Domingo’s meetings industry with international buyer participation.
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