AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoForensic Report on Jet Set Collapse: Court-appointed experts say long-term structural degradation and progressive deterioration of the post-tensioning system caused the April 2025 Jet Set nightclub collapse in the Dominican Republic, with no visible damage that could have been caught by inspection. Consumer Protection Leadership: The Dominican Republic handed over the ICPEN presidency to Georgia after a term focused on stronger cross-border consumer enforcement, including digital and e-commerce protections. Aviation & Connectivity: Curaçao’s economic minister met Dominican aviation authorities and airlines to expand air links and position Curaçao as a Caribbean hub for tourism and logistics. Agriculture Cooperation: Guyana and the Dominican Republic agreed to deepen agricultural collaboration, including technology transfer and value-added production strategies. Trade Pressure Watch: The U.S. proposed Section 301 forced-labor tariffs that include the Dominican Republic, placing it in the 12.5% tier, with public comments invited ahead of a July hearing. Tourism & Culture: The Dominican Republic will host the 2026 Dominican Book and Culture Festival in New York (July 10–12), spotlighting literature, arts, entrepreneurship, and diaspora youth engagement.
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