AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCruise Tourism: Disney Dream made its first Dominican Republic call, bringing 3,194 passengers to Puerto Plata’s Taíno Bay terminal and expanding the country’s cruise-market reach. Mining: UASD’s Environmental Commission urged the government to clarify the status of GoldQuest’s Romero project, after the company described its suspension as temporary and outlined plans to advance exploration. Rice Production: The repeal of rice-import tariff protections has raised concern among producers as trade talks with the United States continue; an agricultural adviser says the government is considering support measures. Aviation: Airlines welcomed a new temperature adjustment for aviation fuel, saying it could improve sector competitiveness and address a major operating cost. Economic Growth: The Dominican economy grew 4.5% through August, while the World Bank cited the country as a regional growth outperformer. Mining Oversight: Barrick completed its 59th participatory environmental monitoring exercise at Pueblo Viejo, continuing a program involving communities, academics and other stakeholders.
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