AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoPublic Safety: USVI police say a Glock 19 fell from Quasheem Christian’s waistband during a chase; a magistrate found probable cause and ordered 24-hour house arrest with GPS monitoring, while dropping charges tied to a rifle found in a backpack. BVI Electricity & Cost of Living: In the BVI House, lawmakers debated BVIEC rate amendments aimed at cutting the government’s subsidy; opposition leaders warned the changes could hit supermarkets and push up food prices, while the Premier signaled water rates may rise when water and sewerage move under VIEWCO. Water Bills Dispute: Government denied promises of amnesty on disputed water arrears tied to the VIEWCO transfer, even as residents are told to start paying through the new corporation. VI Education Leadership: St. Croix educator Mrs. Zubida K. H. O’Neal-George is set to replace Ashkisha N. Maduro as principal of Ebenezer Thomas Primary School starting Sept. 1. Sports: VI women won their first ECVA championship game, beating Grenada 3-1, and are set to face Bermuda next. Marine Careers: BVI youth are being left out of marine jobs, with calls for earlier, hands-on training in schools to match charter-company needs. Food Safety: A Class I recall flagged about 29,628 pounds of raw frozen boneless beef imported into the US, with Caribbean distributors urged to audit affected lots. Maritime Industry: MARAD awarded $35.18M to 45 small shipyards, including the USVI, for equipment, upgrades, and workforce training.
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