AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTourism & Travel: The Virgin Islands will host a Tourism Summit June 10–11 at Peter Island Resort, bringing together tourism stakeholders to shape “Shaping the Future of Tourism in the Virgin Islands: Partnership, Investment & Direction,” with regional and international leaders expected. Regional Tourism Push: Caribbean Week in New York 2026 kicked off June 1, with ministers and industry leaders using the event to strengthen connectivity and market resilience across the Caribbean. Power & Business Continuity: WAPA CEO Karl Knight said a failure at the Randolph Harley Power Plant triggered St. Thomas/St. John outages that disrupted government operations and closed businesses, with officials apologizing and rescheduling key meetings. BVI Finance & Compliance: BVI Finance’s Latin America roadshow is moving to July 13–16 across Lima, Bogotá and Panama City, while Junior Minister Lorna Smith stressed that BVI’s financial services growth hinges on compliance, innovation and investing in local talent. Infrastructure Watch: BVI’s West End Ferry Terminal redevelopment is delayed after bids came in far above budget, forcing redesigns under a CDB-funded project. Aviation & Logistics: United announced a new nonstop St. Croix–Newark route starting Oct. 31, 2026, expanding direct access to the New York market.
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