AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCruise & Tourism: Norwegian Cruise Line says Great Tides Waterpark at Great Stirrup Cay opens Sept. 4, 2026, with advance day passes and private cabanas for up to six guests, plus new food trucks. Aviation & Connectivity: United Airlines will add the only nonstop New York–St. Croix service this fall (starting Oct. 31), a major boost for Caribbean travel demand and air access. Regional Business Finance: Carey Olsen advised Butterfield on its $1.8 billion acquisition of CIBC Caribbean, creating a combined ~$29 billion banking and wealth platform across multiple jurisdictions. BVI Financial Services: Junior Minister Lorna Smith told industry and students that BVI’s growth hinges on strong compliance, innovation, and investing in local talent, while continuing work on FATF actions and regulatory alignment. Local Economy & Skills: 26 entrepreneurs complete the Entrepreneurial Education Programme, with a push to “embrace AI” and strengthen MSMEs across sectors. Governance & Trade: Premier Wheatley defended scaling back the proposed Trade Commission’s powers, arguing constitutional responsibilities can’t be handed to outside bodies. Public Safety & Crime: Residents in Tortola question mobile surveillance camera units and whether facial recognition is involved, as police declined clarification. Weather Outlook: NOAA forecasts a below-normal 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, with 8–14 named storms and 3–6 hurricanes.
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