AGP Executive Report
Last update: 35 minutes agoCBI Deadline: As the EU’s November 12 deadline arrives, Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has defended Dominica’s Citizenship by Investment programme as vital to development. The EU is pressing five Eastern Caribbean states to phase out their schemes by 2028 or risk losing visa-free access to the Schengen area. Tax Relief: Parliament approved a 10% personal income tax rate from January 2027 and changes to import taxes aimed at ending tax-on-tax charges. Community Funding: Eight projects worth $9.9 million are planned under the 11th Basic Needs Trust Fund, and village councils are to receive annual government contributions. Pensions: Parliament passed a measure extending government bridge pensions to eligible non-established public workers until age 65. Search at Sea: Police are seeking information on Davel Baron and Ryan Royer, reported missing after going to sea on November 2. Football: Four overseas-based players have joined Dominica’s squad for its final Nations League matches against Puerto Rico and the Cayman Islands.
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