AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTourism Push: Tourism Minister David Collado told Asonahores that the next phase should raise hotel rates and tourist spending so growth benefits more Dominicans, with tighter territorial planning flagged for Bávaro-Punta Cana, Samaná, Puerto Plata, La Romana and Bayahíbe. Trade & Investment: Asonahores’ 2026 Trade Expo in Punta Cana closed with record scale—323 occupied spaces, 200+ companies and over 5,000 visitors—showing strong repeat participation. International Outreach: Dominican Week in France (Oct. 17–22) was launched to boost trade and investment, pairing business meetings and SIAL Paris activities with cultural programming. Public Safety & Preparedness: The country set Sept. 8 for a nationwide earthquake evacuation drill, including sirens and a mass alert to mobile phones. Health Update: The Ministry of Public Health reported zero malaria deaths in 2026 and an 82% drop in incidence, with transmission concentrated in rural, agricultural and migration-linked areas. Energy & Transport: A power outage briefly interrupted Vice President Raquel Peña during tariff remarks, while JAC met VFS Global to improve visa services and traveler experience. Verification Alert: Police denied a viral claim that 18 children went missing (2024–2026), saying no names matched official missing-minor reports.
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