AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoAviation & Safety: Two crew members died after a U.S.-registered Gulfstream G200 crashed while returning for an emergency landing at La Romana International Airport; IDAC says the aircraft declared an emergency about 16 nautical miles southwest of the airport, and an investigation is underway. Tourism Impact: Sargassum seaweed is piling up on major beaches in Boca Chica and Guayacanes, hurting vendors and beach operators as decomposing algae keeps visitors away. Governance & Risk: Transparency International’s 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index ranks the Dominican Republic among the lowest-scoring Caribbean countries, a signal investors watch for governance risk. Tech & Education: PUCMM students won the Grand Prize in the Computing category at the Huawei ICT Global Competition 2025-2026, marking a first for Latin America and the Caribbean in that track. Local Business Policy: A bill dubbed “Safe Helmet RD” would incentivize use of approved motorcycle helmets by cutting ITBIS and import duties on homologated models and enabling subsidies for lower-income riders. Connectivity & Travel Demand: Canada’s tourism to the DR is strengthening, with the Tourism Ministry citing 1.1M+ Canadian visitors in 2025 and Quebec as a key source market.
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