AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRenewables Push: The Dominican Republic’s solar boom keeps accelerating, with installed solar capacity up 100 MW between 2025 and June 2026 and a cumulative 806.6% jump since 2020, helping renewables top 2,000 MW and keeping clean energy on track to cover about 25% of consumption. Sargassum-to-Industry: Intec researchers extracted alginate from Caribbean sargassum, aiming to turn the seaweed problem into a feedstock for food, cosmetics, agriculture, pharma and biomaterials. Cybersecurity Drive: The country launched the Cyber Cluster Dominican Republic, a public-private push to strengthen digital resilience, talent and collaboration, backed by CNCS and LAC4 and led by IQTEK’s Niurka Hernández. Tourism & Cruise Momentum: Tourism Minister David Collado announced 15 more cruise ships for June and July, including more calls at Cabo Rojo in Pedernales to spread benefits beyond traditional ports. Fuel Costs: Fuel prices rose for June 13–19, with premium gasoline up RD$6 and regular up RD$3, while LPG and natural gas stayed unchanged. Party Growth: PLD added hundreds of new members from across the territory as it reorganizes and expands its local presence. Hospitality Tech: CallTek announced a partnership with GAIN Advisors to expand managed hospitality technology services globally.
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