AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBVI Tourism & Trade: The Virgin Islands will host a Tourism Summit June 10-11 at Peter Island Resort, bringing together tourism stakeholders to align on sustainable growth and resilience. BVI Finance Outreach: BVI Finance’s Latin America roadshow is rescheduled to July 13-16, with stops in Lima, Bogota and Panama City, targeting the financial services sector. Local Business Skills: 26 entrepreneurs and business owners graduate from the government’s Entrepreneurial Education Programme, with Junior Minister Lorna Smith urging them to keep learning and adopt emerging tech. Shipping & Food Supply Pressure: A VI commentator says food insecurity is worsening as the territory relies on imports and local shippers face delays, with some stores closing earlier or missing items. Coastal Works Debate: A BVI voice criticizes the Cox Heath sea defence wall design, saying it blocks views and changes the character of Tortola’s roadway. Energy Reliability Watch: WAPA says a Randolph Harley Power Plant failure triggered St. Thomas/St. John outages, disrupting government operations and rescheduling hearings. Aviation Connectivity: United announces a new nonstop between St. Croix and Newark starting Oct. 31, 2026, boosting access for residents and visitors. Industry/Capital Markets: WISeSat filed an amended draft F-4 with the SEC tied to its proposed business combination, while Onity received regulatory approval for a reverse mortgage servicing portfolio sale.
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