AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBorder Security Tech: The Dominican Republic has started building a 14.5-kilometer perimeter fence along the Haiti border in Independencia/Jimaní, with 13-foot height, six watchtowers, 35 culverts, and 7-meter patrol lanes to curb smuggling under the “Strong Border” plan. Cruise Power Reliability: Royal Caribbean’s Adventure of the Seas briefly lost shipwide power off Perfect Day CocoCay, knocking out most non-essential systems and leaving some guests in the dark, before power was restored and the itinerary reportedly stayed on track. AI Adoption in Business: Dominican firms with internet access show growing AI use: 35% of formal companies already use AI, with larger companies leading (52%) and mining/quarrying topping the list (45.7%). Child Safety Online: UNICEF says 20 million children ages 12–17 across 21 countries experienced technology-facilitated sexual exploitation, with nearly 60% of recorded cases tied to social media—an issue that includes the Dominican Republic in the study. Water & Irrigation Tech Diplomacy: DR and Israel are deepening cooperation on water management and agricultural irrigation, focusing on efficiency and reducing losses in existing systems. Health Tourism Upgrade: Senate-approved legislation aims to make DR health tourism a national priority, pushing quality standards, international accreditation, investment, innovation, and public-private coordination.
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