AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFestival Investment: Dominica’s government says it will continue funding the World Creole Music Festival, citing an estimated US$15 million in direct economic impact from last year’s event. Officials say the festival supports vendors, transport operators, guesthouses and other businesses, and urged visitors to stay for Independence celebrations. Court Ruling: The Court of Appeal has restored ECCO’s copyright claim against Neon Briggs and the Attorney General over alleged unlicensed performances at Roseau’s Botanical Gardens. The dispute will return to the High Court for further proceedings. US Relations: Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit says he pressed US officials to review visa restrictions on Dominica and received a commitment to raise the issue with senior decision-makers. Citizenship by Investment: Antigua and Barbuda is considering suspending its citizenship programme by November 12 to protect visa-free access to Europe. The move adds pressure on Dominica and other regional states, though no decision by Dominica was reported.
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