AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoVisa Policy Watch: Dominica has published its 2026 visa-free entry list, with eligibility split by nationality—Commonwealth and CARICOM countries get up to six months, while tourists and transit passengers are limited to 21 days. EU Pressure on CBI: The EU has warned five Eastern Caribbean states, including Dominica, to shut down citizenship-by-investment programmes by 2028 or risk losing Schengen visa-free access; regional leaders have agreed to go to Brussels to press their case. U.S. Travel Ban Push: A U.S. bill introduced by Rep. Nancy Mace would permanently bar entry for nationals of 39 countries, with Dominica listed among the affected nations. Tourism Delivery: The Champagne Beach Tourist Reception Facility in Pointe Michel is reported at 35% completion, with key works like excavation, basement walls, and early plumbing/electrical underway. Local Politics: Roseau North by-election candidate Danny Lugay says unemployment is driving young people overseas and proposes turning the former Public Works site into a major tourism and commercial hub. Regional Mobility: LIAT launched a new Guadeloupe–Montego Bay service, aiming to strengthen Caribbean travel and business links. Environment & Jobs: A GIZ vacancy is advertised for a Technical Advisor for Circular Economy and Biowaste, based in Grenada with travel across the Windward Islands.
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