AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFood and Trade: President Luis Abinader is in Rome for the World Food Forum, where the Dominican Republic is set to be recognized for reducing undernourishment; his agenda also includes a business forum to strengthen trade ties with Italy. Electricity: State distributors Edenorte, Edesur and Edeeste are losing more money as energy purchases rise, with growing distribution losses and unbilled power identified as key drivers—not higher purchase prices. Mining: Emidom says rare-earth deposits in Pedernales still need processing tests, cost assessments and feasibility studies before they can be declared viable reserves. Energy Transition: A new IRENA-backed regional partnership launched in Santo Domingo aims to turn renewable-energy plans into investable projects, while regional leaders called for long-term grid planning. Tourism: Bayahíbe and La Romana led the country in September hotel occupancy at 78%, ahead of Bávaro-Punta Cana’s 56%. Manufacturing and Jobs: Grupo M founder Fernando Capellán urged the Dominican Republic and Haiti to deepen business cooperation and job creation, citing 18,000–19,000 jobs linked to his operations. Transport: Port of Caucedo has joined a South Florida–Dominican Republic shipping route, expanding cargo options.
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