AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCruise Tourism: Oceania Vista’s inaugural call has opened the BVI’s 2026/27 cruise season, adding a luxury ship to the territory’s visitor mix. Mark Vanterpool has proposed gradually raising the passenger tax from $16 to $25, saying it could eventually bring in $25–30 million a year. Public Investment: Vanterpool also questioned whether the government can deliver its proposed $81.1 million capital programme, citing concerns about project readiness and oversight. Marina Development: Nanny Cay’s 1,430-foot breakwater is complete as work advances on its $30 million expansion, including a new 112-slip marina. Financial Services: Jennifer Potter will lead a repositioning of HLSCC’s Robert Mathavious Institute, with a renewed focus on industry needs and commercial sustainability. Power Supply: Rolling blackouts are expected to continue in the St Thomas–St John district for two weeks, raising concerns for businesses and residents.
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