AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoU.S. Visa Policy: The U.S. State Department is making its visa bond programme permanent from Aug. 3, letting consular officers require refundable deposits of $10,000, $15,000 or $20,000 for B-1/B-2 applicants from 50 countries—including Dominica—as a way to curb overstays. Local Politics & Civic Culture: The Dominica Business Forum is pushing a more respectful political culture ahead of the Roseau North by-election, praising the civility of a recent candidate discussion and setting rules for a “civil public discussion” format. Dominica Community & Culture: The SiFoCol Alumni Association announced White Sunset with a Hint of Creole 2026, returning Oct. 21 at Kai Mama Mwen, with proceeds supporting youth, conservation and survivor support projects. Education & International Links: Seven Dominican students received full Chinese Government Scholarships, with officials urging them to become “young ambassadors” of friendship. Regional Mobility Watch: The EU has asked five Eastern Caribbean CBI states, including Dominica, to phase out citizenship-by-investment programmes by June 1, 2028, warning of possible Schengen visa-free suspension.
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