AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoParliament & Budget: The House approved EC$248.5 million in supplementary spending and passed four bills, including changes to import taxes and public service pensions. The package includes EC$50 million for the international airport; Finance Minister Irving McIntyre said just 19% would be borrowed. Tax Reform: From January 2027, personal income tax will be a flat 10%, with the first EC$30,000 remaining tax-free. Energy: Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit says Dominica is targeting fully renewable electricity by 2030, with geothermal and hydropower supplying more than two-thirds of electricity in June. Election Watch: Skerrit has launched the Dominica Labour Party’s campaign in Mahaut and endorsed Health Minister Cassani Laville. Independent candidate Gregor Nassief is urging electoral reform, saying suspended voter transfers could leave some electors unable to vote in their current constituencies until September 2027.
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