AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoUS Visa Pause: The Trump administration has suspended new US visa issuance worldwide, with cancelled appointments and consular “training” cited as the reason, while a judge recently struck down parts of the broader visa ban affecting 75 countries including Dominica. Regional Air Connectivity: Caribbean Airlines says it will discontinue direct Trinidad/Tobago–Barbados return flights from September 2, while continuing connectivity via other routes. Dominica Politics & Tax: PM Roosevelt Skerrit says personal income tax could be eliminated by 2028, and also says firearm licence fees will be reviewed after concerns over a budgeted increase. Electoral Commission Update: The Electoral Commission clarified the candidate deposit is now EC$1,000 (up from EC$500) after an outdated form caused confusion; it also reported rising voter confirmation activity ahead of the deadline. Community Development: Skerrit announced a new multi-purpose community centre for Gallion during a town hall. Agriculture & Health: Dominica’s Tissue Culture Laboratory in Portsmouth is set to boost planting material and disaster recovery; meanwhile, ACSOM plans more community health fairs and screenings, and Dr. Curvin Ferreira reports a decline in cervical cancer cases. Climate Watch: CIMH and UWI warn El Niño could bring hotter, drier conditions and drought risk across the Caribbean.
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