AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBVI Elections & Public Finance: The Virgin Islands Elections System (ESVI) asked for a FY2027 budget of $2.79M, up 12%, as lawmakers questioned spending pace and older vendor payments, while the public broadcaster warned federal funding losses could mean layoffs. Cruise Tourism & Port Operations: The BVI posted its strongest cruise growth in the Caribbean for Q1, with 493,397 cruise passengers (+29.3%), even as critics push for more overnight visitor focus; meanwhile, Norwegian Cruise Line rolled out new dining plans for Norwegian Aura and warned of taxi delays at Ravenna, adding a paid transfer option. Energy & Cost of Living: BVIEC says electricity rates won’t rise after adjusting the fuel subsidy for customers using over 1,500 kWh, aiming to protect essential usage while trimming subsidy costs. Marine Industry & Infrastructure: At a Marine Industry Forum, officials discussed how the National Sustainable Development Plan supports public-private collaboration for managing the marine space, and charter operator Ramon George urged restoring the finger pier at Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park with paid pickup/drop-off access. Corporate & Business Signals: Orca Energy Group declared a special dividend tied to its Tanzania gas business, while Alpha Compute reported July revenue and cash receipts growth and added a former Twilio executive to its board.
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