AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUSVI Cannabis Rollout: The Office of Cannabis Regulation says licensed cultivation could start within weeks, with at least two dispensaries potentially opening before year-end—though commercial sales hinge on a product-testing lab expected to be ready “by October.” Consumer Protection: DLCA is warning businesses and the public about scammers posing as department staff to collect licensing fees in person, stressing that employees do not take payments outside official channels. Waste & Infrastructure: VIWMA will temporarily relocate the Concordia Bin Site in Frederiksted starting Aug. 10 to clear space for a new Convenience Center, with strict rules limiting the temporary site to bagged household waste only. BVI Business & Competition: BVI radio host Claude Skelton Cline accuses RiteWay (and parent The North West Company) of “cannibalising” the BVI market, arguing the lack of antitrust protections lets dominant firms squeeze out smaller retailers. BVI Corporate Moves: WISeKey announced an Extraordinary General Meeting on Sept. 9 to approve its proposed redomiciliation to the British Virgin Islands. Regional Pressure Points: A major drought in Puerto Rico is driving rotating 48-hour water rationing for hundreds of thousands of customers, underscoring how regional infrastructure strain can ripple across the islands.
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