AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFuel & Cost Relief: MICM says it added RD$1,770.65M in fuel subsidies for Sept. 26–Oct. 2 to cushion higher refined-product prices, with new adjustments of RD$2–4 per gallon/liter depending on fuel type. Tourism Service Quality: Asoleste warns that hotel staff “warmth” has declined since the pandemic, alongside ongoing facility maintenance and customer-care gaps as competition rises. Climate & Coastal Risk: Abinader urged faster climate financing at the UN over sargassum, while DR also pushed for stronger regional cooperation on sea-level rise and coastal displacement planning. Business Tourism Push: SDQ MICE 2026 highlights MICE growth, with convention visitors estimated to spend up to 3x more than typical tourists, and calls for a dedicated convention center for larger international events. Agrifood Resilience: Finance Minister Ashni Singh warned UN audiences that hunger gains can reverse from weather and input-cost shocks, citing progress by DR and others but stressing vulnerability. Trade & Agriculture: DR reopened access for Canadian beef after an inspection audit, supporting new export opportunities for Canadian producers. Skills for the Diaspora: Abinader announced 300 scholarships for young Dominicans in New York (postgrad, undergrad, and ITLA tech training).
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