AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUS-DR Nuclear Ties: The U.S. and the Dominican Republic signed a civil nuclear cooperation MOU to set a framework for future peaceful nuclear collaboration, including potential medical, agricultural and energy applications (no transfer of nuclear materials or tech under the deal). Medical Tourism Boost: Sky High Dominicana and Plaza de la Salud (Hospital General de la Plaza de la Salud) launched a partnership to give international patients easier access to specialist care, diagnostics and emergency services via preferential airline-linked benefits. Tourism Demand Stays Hot: MITUR reported DR hotel occupancy averaged 82% in Jan–Apr 2026 and hit 72% in May, with La Romana (91%) and Bayahíbe (89%) leading; 94% of surveyed visitors in May said they’d return. Power Use Hits New Peak: SENI logged a new maximum instantaneous demand record of 4,077.97 MW on June 17, underscoring pressure to expand generation, transmission and distribution. Trade & Diplomacy: The DR hosts the CARIFORUM–EU Joint Council meeting for the first time this Friday, aiming to deepen biregional trade cooperation. Banking for Youth: Banco BHD rolled out “Mi Primera Cuenta BHD,” a fully digital children’s and youth account for minors under 18 opened through the BHD app.
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