AGP Executive Report

Energy: Dominica’s regulator projects electricity bills could fall 9–17% as geothermal power reduces fuel costs; the new tariff starts November 1, with savings varying by usage. DOMLEC says renewables supplied more than 80% of electricity from July to September. Agriculture: A 20-week field school will train 15 young farmers in sustainable growing methods and farm business skills, supporting youth participation and a more resilient food sector. Regional Manufacturing: CARICOM teams are assessing whether the region can supply its own paints, cement, glass bottles and bitumen; findings will inform future tariff decisions affecting producers, importers and consumers. Business: DAIC has appointed Tropical Shipping’s Tahera Musgrave-Robinson as president, assuring members that services will continue without disruption. Investment: Dominica placed second in the 2026 CBI Index with 75 points, three behind St. Kitts and Nevis. Trade and Cooperation: Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit joined the US-Caribbean Dialogue in Washington, where leaders are discussing energy, trade, investment, infrastructure and disaster preparedness.

Investment: Dominica climbed to second place in the 2026 CBI Index, scoring 75 out of 90 and narrowing the gap with top-ranked St. Kitts and Nevis to three points. Agriculture: World Food Day highlights local production and food security, while a new 20-week field school is training 15 young farmers in sustainable growing methods and farm business skills. Energy: The regulator will track DOMLEC’s bills and performance after new tariffs take effect November 1. DOMLEC says renewables supplied more than 80% of electricity from July to September, largely through geothermal and hydropower. Business: DAIC has appointed Tropical Shipping’s Tahera Musgrave-Robinson as president; the association says its services will continue without disruption despite several board resignations. Economic outlook: The World Bank forecasts 3% growth for Dominica in 2026, as tourism-dependent economies face a more moderate recovery.

Food Production: On World Food Day, Agriculture Ministry initiatives including seedling support and smart farming are spotlighting local production and food security. A 20-week Farmer Field School is also training young people in practical farming and business skills. Electricity: The regulator will track DOMLEC bills and performance after new tariffs take effect Nov. 1. DOMLEC says renewables supplied more than 80% of electricity from July to September, reducing reliance on imported fuel. Business: DAIC has appointed Tropical Shipping’s Tahera Musgrave-Robinson as president, while assuring members its work will continue without disruption. Regional Supply: CARICOM teams are assessing whether the region can meet demand for paints, cement, glass bottles and bitumen—findings that could shape future tariffs and affect businesses and consumers.

Business Leadership: DAIC appointed Tropical Shipping’s Tahera Musgrave-Robinson president after the resignations of its president and two directors; the association says its services will continue without disruption. Power and Energy: A tree near DOMLEC’s Fond Cole station triggered an islandwide outage, while the utility says renewables supplied more than 80% of electricity from July to September. New electricity rates take effect November 1, with the regulator promising to monitor customer bills. Labour: Doctors have taken industrial action over salaries and job security. Tourism: Dominica expects 267 cruise calls and 475,521 passengers this season, bringing opportunities for tour operators, vendors, restaurants and other businesses. Agriculture: A 20-week field school is training 15 young farmers in sustainable production and business skills. Regional Trade: CARICOM teams are assessing whether the region can supply its own paints, cement, glass bottles and bitumen—findings that could shape future tariffs.

Business: DAIC has appointed Tahera Musgrave-Robinson, Island Manager of Tropical Shipping Dominica, as president until further notice. Three board members, including former president Olive Strachan, have resigned, but the association says its services will continue without disruption. Energy: DOMLEC says renewables supplied more than 80% of electricity from July to September, as geothermal joined hydro in reducing reliance on imported fuel. A tree near the Fond Cole power station also triggered an islandwide outage on Tuesday, with crews working to restore service. New electricity rates are due to take effect November 1. Agriculture: A 20-week field school has started for 15 young farmers, offering practical training in crop production and agricultural business. Regional Trade: CARICOM teams are assessing regional supply of paints, cement, glass bottles and bitumen—a review that could shape future tariffs and affect businesses and consumers. Tourism: Dominica expects 267 cruise calls and 475,521 passengers this season, creating opportunities for tour operators, vendors and other local businesses.

Marine Tourism: Dominica earned 11 recognitions in Scuba Diving magazine’s 2027 awards, including a top-five regional ranking for marine environment health and top-10 placements for macro life, value and wall diving. Agriculture: A 20-week Farmer Field School has begun for 15 young farmers, offering practical training in crop production and business skills. Regional Trade: CARICOM teams are assessing whether the region can supply its own paints, cement, glass bottles and bitumen; findings will inform future tariff decisions. Energy: New DOMLEC electricity tariffs take effect November 1, with lower off-peak rates planned and the regulator set to monitor customer bills. Infrastructure: The Loubiere–Grand Bay road project is nearing completion, with the main stretch about 95% finished.

Agriculture: A 20-week Farmer Field School has started for 15 young farmers, offering practical training in sustainable crop production and farm business skills. Tourism: Dominica earned 11 honours in Scuba Diving magazine’s 2027 awards, including a regional Top 5 ranking for marine environment health. Regional Trade: CARICOM teams are assessing whether the region can supply its own paints, cement, glass bottles and bitumen—a review that could shape future tariffs and affect businesses and consumers. Energy: DOMLEC’s new electricity tariff takes effect November 1; off-peak rates will be lower, and the regulator plans to monitor customer bills. Infrastructure: The Loubiere–Grand Bay road works are nearing completion, with the main Grand Bay–Bellevue Chopin section about 95% finished.

Regional Manufacturing: CARICOM teams are assessing whether the region can supply paints, cement, glass bottles and bitumen. Their findings will help shape future tariffs, with transport costs, import competition and consumer prices under review. Agriculture: Dominica’s World Food Day programme is highlighting innovation, youth participation and resilient food production through activities running until October 16. Energy: DOMLEC’s new electricity tariff takes effect November 1. The structure includes lower off-peak rates, and regulators will monitor customer bills after the change. Economic Outlook: The World Bank projects Dominica’s economy will grow 3% in 2026, as tourism-dependent Caribbean economies face higher energy and transport costs. Infrastructure: Work on the Loubiere–Grand Bay road is nearing completion, with bridges close to finished and the Grand Bay–Bellevue Chopin section about 95% complete.

Regional Manufacturing: CARICOM teams will assess whether the region can meet demand for paints, cement, glass bottles and bitumen. Their findings will inform tariff decisions, weighing local producers’ competitiveness against import costs and reliable supply for businesses and consumers. Agriculture: Dominica’s World Food Day programme runs through October 16, with a youth showcase highlighting climate-smart farming and food innovation. Electricity: New DOMLEC tariffs take effect November 1, with lower off-peak rates. The regulator plans to monitor bills after the change. Tourism and Transport: Dominica expects 475,521 cruise passengers this season, nearly 50,000 more than last year, while Contour Airlines’ twice-weekly Trinidad service adds a direct regional link for visitors and businesses. Infrastructure: The Loubiere–Grand Bay road project is nearing completion, with key bridges and most road works close to finished.**

Regional Supply: CARICOM teams will assess whether the region can meet demand for paints, cement, glass bottles and bitumen. Their findings will help inform future tariff decisions. Agriculture: Dominica’s World Food Day programme runs through October 16, with activities focused on innovation, youth and resilient food systems. Separately, the retiring FAO Caribbean coordinator is urging a 30% cut in poultry-feed imports within five years using black soldier fly larvae. Electricity: DOMLEC’s new tariff takes effect November 1, with lower off-peak rates. The regulator plans to monitor customer bills after the change. Tourism and Transport: Dominica expects 475,521 cruise passengers this season, nearly 50,000 more than last year. Contour Airlines’ twice-weekly Trinidad service also restores a direct link that could ease travel for businesses and visitors. Economic Outlook: The World Bank projects Dominica’s economy will grow 3% in 2026, amid a more moderate recovery for tourism-dependent Caribbean economies.

Food and Agriculture: Dominica’s World Food Day programme runs through Oct. 16, spotlighting youth, innovation and sustainable food systems. Festival Economy: Organisers are in final preparations for the World Creole Music Festival, with a focus on production, security, vendors and crowd management ahead of its Oct. 23 opening. Economic Outlook: The World Bank projects Dominica’s economy will grow 3% in 2026, as tourism-dependent islands face high energy and transport costs. Electricity: New DOMLEC tariffs take effect Nov. 1; the structure includes lower off-peak rates, and the regulator plans to monitor customer bills. Tourism and Connectivity: Dominica expects 475,521 cruise passengers this season, while Contour’s twice-weekly Trinidad service restores a direct air link for travellers and businesses. Infrastructure: Work on the Loubiere–Grand Bay road is nearing completion, with bridges close to finished and the Grand Bay–Bellevue Chopin section about 95% complete.

Economic Outlook: The World Bank projects Dominica’s economy will grow 3% in 2026, as tourism-dependent islands face a more moderate recovery than oil-producing Guyana and Suriname amid high energy and transport costs. Festival Preparations: Organisers are moving into final production, security and vendor planning for the World Creole Music Festival, opening October 23. Regional Supply: CARICOM teams will assess whether the region can meet demand for paints, cement, glass bottles and bitumen, with findings informing future tariff decisions. Tourism Links: Contour Airlines’ twice-weekly Trinidad–Dominica flights restore a direct connection, while the new cruise season is expected to bring 475,521 passengers and 267 ship calls. Power and Roads: DOMLEC’s new tariff takes effect November 1; off-peak rates will be lower, and the regulator will monitor customer bills. The Loubiere–Grand Bay road project is nearing completion, with a key section about 95% finished. Agriculture: A retiring FAO regional coordinator is urging the Caribbean to cut poultry-feed imports by 30% within five years by expanding black soldier fly production.

Festival Operations: Organisers are in the final preparation phase for the World Creole Music Festival, coordinating staging, security, access, sanitation and vendors ahead of its October 23 opening. Regional Supply: CARICOM teams will assess whether the region can meet demand for paints, cement, glass bottles and bitumen—findings that could shape future tariffs and trade. Electricity: DOMLEC’s new tariff takes effect November 1. Off-peak rates are set to be lower, and the regulator will monitor bills as customers adjust to the changes. Tourism and Transport: Dominica expects 475,521 cruise passengers across 267 calls this season. Contour Airlines’ twice-weekly Trinidad service also restores a direct link and offers onward connections through Port of Spain. Infrastructure: The Loubiere–Grand Bay road project is nearing completion, with four bridges approaching completion and the Grand Bay–Bellevue Chopin section about 95% finished. Agriculture: Former FAO Caribbean coordinator Renata Clarke is urging the region to cut poultry-feed imports by 30% in five years by using black soldier fly larvae to turn organic waste into animal feed.

Electricity: DOMLEC’s new tariff takes effect Nov. 1. Rates remain undisclosed, but off-peak prices will be lower. The IRC will monitor customer bills and company revenues after the first review since 2007. Air Links: Contour has launched twice-weekly Trinidad–Dominica flights, restoring a direct route and offering onward connections to San Juan and St. Thomas. Tourism: Dominica expects 267 cruise calls and 475,521 passengers in 2026–27, nearly 50,000 more than last season, creating opportunities for guides, transport operators, vendors and restaurants. Infrastructure: The Loubiere–Grand Bay road project is nearing completion, with four bridges close to finished and the Grand Bay–Bellevue Chopin stretch about 95% complete. Agriculture: A regional push to cut poultry-feed imports by 30% in five years highlights black soldier fly production as a way to turn organic waste into feed and reduce import dependence.

Electricity: DOMLEC’s new tariff takes effect November 1 after a review overseen by the Independent Regulatory Commission. The rates have not been disclosed, but the structure includes lower off-peak charges; the commission plans to track customer bills through year-end. Air Links: Contour Airlines has begun twice-weekly flights between Trinidad and Dominica, restoring a direct route and offering onward connections through Port of Spain. Tourism: Dominica expects 475,521 cruise passengers across 267 calls this season, nearly 50,000 more visitors than last year, bringing opportunities for local tour operators, vendors and businesses. Agriculture: Retiring FAO coordinator Renata Clarke is urging the region to use black soldier fly technology to turn organic waste into animal feed and cut poultry-feed imports by 30% within five years. Infrastructure: The Loubiere–Grand Bay road project is nearing completion, with the Grand Bay–Bellevue Chopin section about 95% finished and key bridge works approaching completion.

Electricity: New tariffs take effect November 1 after Dominica’s first rate adjustment since 2007. The regulator says it will monitor customer bills and DOMLEC’s finances after the change. Agriculture: The retiring FAO Caribbean coordinator is urging a 30% cut in poultry-feed imports within five years, with black soldier fly larvae offering a way to turn organic waste into animal feed. Dominica’s Agriculture Ministry is also hosting a public discussion on protecting coconut and palm crops from Lethal Yellowing Disease. Infrastructure: The Loubiere–Grand Bay road project is nearing completion: the Grand Bay–Bellevue Chopin section is about 95% finished, while bridge and river works continue. Tourism: The cruise season opens with 267 calls and a projected 475,521 passengers—nearly 50,000 more than last season—bringing opportunities for local tour operators, vendors and other businesses. Clean Energy: Women-led Dominican businesses can seek support through a new regional facility offering technical and financial assistance to develop clean-energy products and services.