AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBVI Business Climate: Premier Natalio Wheatley says the British Virgin Islands will remove visa requirements for work permit holders in the coming weeks, aiming to help employers onboard staff faster and strengthen the investment climate. Housing Finance: On St. Thomas, senators advanced a plan to redirect $4 million from a dormant First-Time Homebuyers Program—splitting funds to VI Slice, VIHFA grants for cistern-and-slab support, and $376,000 for Williams Delight residents to buy the rental homes they occupy. Tourism & Hospitality: TEMPO Networks is partnering with the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism and Division of Festivals for expanded coverage of the 2026 St. John Celebration, including a dedicated TEMPO Night in the Carnival Village. Workforce & Training: H. Lavity Stoutt Community College alumna Kirsten C. Frazer designed chef jackets for the Culinary Arts Programme, debuting at the 2026 graduation ceremony. Maritime Industry: MSC Opera has begun its Europe summer season before repositioning to the Southern Caribbean for year-round operations later in 2026. Aviation/Travel Ops: U.S. CBP expanded Mobile Passport Control to additional pre-departure locations in the U.S. Virgin Islands, including Cyril E. King (St. Thomas) and Henry E. Rohlsen (St. Croix).
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