AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTourism Recognition: BVI Junior Minister Luce Hodge-Smith picked up CTO’s “Minister/Commissioner of Tourism of the Year” at Caribbean Women in Tourism Leadership Awards in New York, alongside Barbados tourism leader Andrea Franklin. Utilities & Infrastructure: Governor Daniel Pruce assented to the BVIEC and W&SD merger law, clearing the way for VIEWCo and a single public notification platform for water and electricity service updates. Public Safety Debate: A St. Croix community backlash is growing over VIPD guidance tied to carjacking incidents, with critics calling the advice tactically dangerous. Food Safety Alerts: VI consumers are urged to check urgent Salmonella-related recalls tied to imported mainland supply chains. Hurricane Prep: The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries is pushing farmers and fishers to secure assets and gear ahead of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. Local Environment Enforcement: The V.I. Waste Management Authority is stepping up enforcement at bin sites, with fines up to $1,000 for illegal dumping. Tourism Talent: Mary Joseph was named the VI’s new Junior Ambassador of Tourism, pitching social-media-led campaigns to boost smart travel. Energy/Tech Business: Orca Energy filed Q1 2026 interim reports, while Alpha Compute highlighted GPU-as-a-Service momentum and its “Own Your Data” campaign. Caribbean Media Push: Rush Sports says it’s preparing a regional World Cup viewing experience across multiple Caribbean markets, including the BVI.
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