AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoElectricity & Cost of Living: BVI Opposition Leader Marlon Penn says families are getting hit with “unaffordable” BVIEC bills after the government’s emergency fuel subsidy ended, arguing the increases are real and not just a small group issue. Water & Sewerage Overhaul: Talk show host Claude Skelton Cline urges the government to bring in outside experts to fix the territory’s water and sewerage system, with training for local staff so jobs aren’t lost. Protected Basket of Goods: Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley and Minister Lorna Smith met retailers and agencies to review the Protected Basket of Goods Initiative’s impact and possible tweaks to better target savings. Maritime Security: The U.S. Coast Guard seized a go-fast vessel carrying suspected marijuana worth over $2.4 million; four people were detained. Climate Resilience Funding: Deputy Premier Julian Fraser launched the first call for proposals under the Virgin Islands Climate Change Trust Fund, with $1 million available for community resilience projects. Consumer Alerts: USVI DLCA says pennies remain legal tender and businesses can’t routinely round up or refuse cash; separate recall guidance warns about certain scented Mistolin and Lestoil cleaners sold in Puerto Rico and the USVI due to potential bacterial contamination. Road Safety & Accessibility: RDA flags displaced sidewalk slabs on DeCastro Street from tree roots and says wider, ADA-compliant repairs are planned after temporary fixes failed.
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