AGP Executive Report
Last update: a day agoTourism Youth Pipeline: Ten students will vie for the Virgin Islands Junior Ambassador of Tourism title on June 4 in Road Town, with the winner set to represent the Territory at CTO’s Caribbean Tourism Youth Congress in Guyana (Oct. 5–9). Disaster Preparedness: CDEMA is warning Caribbean territories, including the VI, to prepare for severe flash flood risks even with a below-average hurricane forecast, citing intense rainfall potential and added heat stress for agriculture and health. Local Governance & Consumer Protection: Premier Wheatley called the VI’s Cabinet arrangement “abnormal” amid constitutional reform talks, while also defending the Consumer Protection Amendment Bill against opposition criticism. Aviation Leadership Update: Former BVIAA managing director Kurt Menal says he resigned with three months’ notice and was paid in lieu, clarifying the circumstances of his departure. Trade & Small Business Support: Officials say small businesses with approved payment plans may still qualify for VI small business grants, but debt write-offs aren’t on the table. Mining & Energy Moves: Everlert appointed Dr. Richard “Criss” Capps as VP of Mining, Exploration and Geology, while Orca Energy reported Q4 and full-year 2025 audited results. Connectivity After Storms: Clearfield highlighted modular fiber solutions used to speed broadband restoration in the British Virgin Islands after severe weather.
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