AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCBI Under EU Pressure: Dominica’s Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit backed the Citizenship by Investment programme as the European Commission pushes OECS states to phase out CBI by 2028, with a Brussels meeting expected to shape the region’s response. Border Security Pact: CARICOM IMPACS and the U.S. Homeland Security signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to expand biometric data sharing, aimed at strengthening border checks and protecting the integrity of CBI programmes. Visa-Free Update for Spain: Spain’s latest list grants visa-free short stays (up to 90 days in 180) to Dominica and eight other CARICOM states, while Jamaica and several others remain excluded. Roseau North By-Election: Both candidates—Ashma McDougall (DLP) and Danny Lugay (UWP)—project confidence ahead of the polls, with McDougall highlighting community centres and Lugay focusing on direct voter engagement. Voter Confirmation Deadline: Dominica’s Chief Election Officer urged eligible voters to complete confirmation before the October 15 deadline or risk removal from the voters list. WCMF Tourism Boost: Tourism Minister Denise Charles-Pemberton said Dominica welcomed over 10,500 visitors during last year’s World Creole Music Festival, as this year’s event launched. Regional Disaster Readiness: Disaster responders from across the Caribbean began “last mile” training in Jamaica to improve how relief reaches affected families quickly and fairly. Regional Solidarity for Venezuela: Acting President Delcy Rodríguez thanked CARICOM countries, including Dominica, for 88 containers of earthquake humanitarian aid.
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