AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoECCB Leadership & Rates: Dominica’s Finance Minister Dr. Irving McIntyre took over as chair of the ECCB Monetary Council, as the bank kept savings and discount rates unchanged and reiterated the EC dollar’s fixed-rate stability. Regional Economy—“The Big Push”: Leaders used the meeting to push a plan to double Eastern Caribbean economies over seven years, while the ECCB warned global uncertainty could slow tourism and growth. Food Security Funding: The ECCB approved an extra EC$25 million grant to strengthen food and nutrition security across the ECCU. CBI Under EU Pressure: Eastern Caribbean CBI states met in Dominica and agreed on a coordinated diplomatic push to Brussels, including a high-level mission, after the EU’s revised visa suspension mechanism raised new risks for CBI-linked visa-free access. Security Cooperation: The US and CARICOM/IMPACS signed a biometric data-sharing partnership to strengthen border security and immigration vetting across participating countries. Water Infrastructure: DOWASCO said the Water Sector Strategic Development Project is nearing completion after the CDB extended the deadline to finish remaining works and storage tanks. Travel Rules: Germany published its 2026 list of 62 visa-free countries for short stays, including Dominica.
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