AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHybrid Energy Push: EGE Haina inaugurated Esperanza Renovable in Valverde—Dominican Republic’s first large-scale wind-solar hybrid injection into the national grid—adding 200 MW of renewables after a US$246.5m investment. Construction Reform: CONSTRUEXPO 2026 opened in Punta Cana with new permitting upgrades, including a revamped Single Window for Construction and standardized NORM evaluations, as construction licenses jumped 93% in early 2026. Jobs & Economy: Early 2026 employment hit 5.24 million workers, up 2.3% year-on-year, though most new jobs still came from the informal sector. Public Health Watch: The Ministry of Public Health says respiratory virus circulation is within expected seasonal levels, with no epidemiological alerts. Child Online Safety: UNICEF and Dominican authorities backed a push to strengthen prevention and prosecution of online sexual violence, citing low “feeling safe online” rates among teens. Tourism Momentum: DR surpassed 1.1m Canadian visitors, while Hilton signed a Curio Collection resort in Las Terrenas. Regional Politics: Omar Fernández took a Caribbean vice presidency role at ParlAmericas, aiming to bring legislatures closer to citizens.
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