AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoUtilities Merger: The BVI Electricity Corporation and Water & Sewerage Department merger cleared a major hurdle after Governor Daniel Pruce assented to the law, setting up VIEWCo to unify electricity, water, and sewerage services and roll out one coordinated public notification platform for outages and advisories. Public Works: In Tortola, piling for the final two poles at the A.O. Shirley Recreation Ground lighting project is finished, with concrete now curing for 28 days before pole installation; excavation continues for remaining underground electrical cables. Food Safety: St. Croix residents are being warned about urgent June food recalls tied to Salmonella contamination and other serious oversight issues affecting imported mainland supply chains. Hurricane Prep: The BVI Department of Agriculture and Fisheries is urging farmers and fishers to secure livestock, harvest early, and remove or secure fishing gear as the Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to Nov. 30. Tourism & Youth: Mary Joseph won BVI Junior Ambassador of Tourism, pitching a social-media-driven “TAG: Target. Authenticate. Guide” strategy to spotlight the territory year-round. Waste Enforcement: The V.I. Waste Management Authority is stepping up enforcement at public bin sites, with fines up to $1,000 for illegal dumping or misuse.
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