AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCentral American & Caribbean Games: Santo Domingo 2026 says about 85% of sports events will be completely free, with the rest requiring online booking for entry. Cruise & Ports: FCCA honored Tourism Minister David Collado after a surge in Dominican maritime tourism; PAMAC also highlighted cruise passenger growth and new port capacity. Energy & Investment: Guyana gave the Dominican Republic six months to start oil and gas exploration in the Berbice onshore block, with Refidomsa holding a 10% stake and preferential access if reserves are found. Economy Watch: The Central Bank reported DR growth of 4.7% in May and 4.2% cumulative for 2026 so far, led by construction, mining, and services. Electricity Reliability: CUED head Marranzini blamed system overloads (not programmed blackouts) amid rising demand and dust impacts. Tourism Science: INTEC found 88% of sand on key DR beaches is made of marine organism remains, linking coastal sand production to reef health. Regional Trade: OECS is exploring cheaper food imports from the DR by adjusting tariffs and sourcing more competitively. Legal/Business: A $43.7M landfill concession dispute is pushing a bid to seize Dominican assets in U.S. court. Disaster Preparedness: Seismic monitoring is being reinforced as engineers warn large quakes can’t be predicted but the country remains at risk.
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