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Last update: 8 hours agoTourism Momentum: Dominica’s visitor surge is continuing—stayover arrivals rose another 10% in the first quarter of 2026, after 2025 delivered 19% stayover growth and 15% total visitor growth, as officials spotlighted major infrastructure plans at CHTA Marketplace 2026. Regional Leadership: Gregor Nassief was confirmed president-elect of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association, a first for a Dominican living in Dominica, adding fresh visibility to the island’s “Nature Island” positioning. Climate & Resilience: OECS ministers will meet in Dominica May 27–28 for regional climate and resilience talks, building on the OECS Environmental Sustainability Roadmap to 2030. Disaster Recovery: After the April trough system, Dominica reports about EC$2 million in agricultural damages and says cash grant support is coming, while recovery work continues in Salybia and Kalinago. Agriculture & Food Systems: Jamaica will launch the 20th Caribbean Week of Agriculture on May 21 under a food-systems theme, while Dominica’s own World Bee Day message underscores ongoing honey standards work. Regional Finance Push: UTC says its regional presence is now “operating reality,” expanding across ECCU markets and deepening cross-border investment integration.
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