AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRenewables Finance: JMMB’s Dominican Republic arm placed US$11.07m into solar and wind via its Sustainable Energy Fund, as DR collective investment schemes grew 18% to $39.9b. Mining & Markets: Capstone Copper reported record adjusted net income of $97.6m (Q2) and record sulphide production at Chile’s Mantoverde, while Arizona results were hit by maintenance. Tourism & Safety Regulation: The Ministry of Tourism will create a national registry for Airbnb-style rentals to improve tourist safety and emergency response (not to manage host taxes). Health Infrastructure: SNS began the first phase of renovating Salvador B. Gautier Hospital with nearly one billion pesos to modernize care and facilities. Construction & Logistics Disruption: A semi-trailer crash at John F. Kennedy Ave. / Núñez de Cáceres spilled materials and triggered major traffic diversions. Agribusiness & Food Costs: Asomaprom urged Abinader to route more imported agricultural goods through wholesalers to help lower the basic food basket. Energy Demand: DR hit a new electricity demand record at 4,203 MW, signaling continued pressure on generation and grid planning. Workforce & Innovation: Infotep pushed technical-vocational training modernization, citing AI and automation as drivers of new skills needs. Culture & Talent: The Ministry of Culture opened applications for the Atelier Yubarta residency at Cayo Levantado (Sept. 15 start). Tourism Transport Partnership: ITF and Tourism Ministry signed cooperation to raise road safety and service standards for workers serving visitors.
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