AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBVI Energy & Industry: Road Town Wholesale (RTW) has officially launched what it calls the Caribbean’s largest rooftop solar installation—a 1-megawatt system at its Pasea Estate expected to cover about 30% of annual electricity needs, cutting reliance on imported fossil-fuel power through a partnership with BVIEC and YourEco. Regional Air Connectivity: Antigua and Barbuda PM Gaston Browne renewed the push for an OECS airline, saying unreliable regional flights are stranding travellers and causing major delays, including his own six-hour wait in Barbados to reach St. Lucia. Food Supply Safety: USVI health advocates are urging extra caution with imported fresh produce amid a Cyclospora outbreak spreading across at least 31 states, raising concerns for the Virgin Islands since most commercial produce is imported. BVI Film Sector: The BVI Film Commission wrapped up its 2026 Summer Film Academy, training 20 emerging filmmakers over four days with a focus on storytelling, project development, and pitching. Local Crime & Retail Security: St. Croix Home Depot was hit twice in less than two hours, with police actions following thefts involving high-value air conditioning units and an arrest tied to surveillance footage. Caribbean Business & Travel Demand: A Barbados tourism campaign reported strong “untapped demand” for Caribbean travel, especially from the US diaspora, based on campaign engagement results.
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