AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCruise Momentum: The Virgin Islands is ranking among the Caribbean’s fastest-growing cruise destinations, landing third for growth with 493,397 passenger arrivals in Jan–Mar 2026—up 29.3% year over year—boosted by activity around the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park. Energy & Finance: Orca Energy Group (BVI-based) declared a quarterly dividend of C$0.10 per share and filed its Q2 2026 interim results, citing revenue down 2% in Q2 but up 5% over the first half. Local Business & Infrastructure: A $562,100 contract was signed to repair the Nurse Iris O’Neal Medical Centre roof on Virgin Gorda, aiming to restore safer, uninterrupted services. Shipping/Travel Disruption: Aquatic Rentals says it will suspend ferry service between the VI and USVI indefinitely starting Aug. 31, 2026. Trade/Import Costs: A new Section 201 safeguard tariff-rate quota on quartz surface products starts Aug. 15, with over-quota duties potentially reaching 50% after quarterly allocations. Powerball Buzz: The jackpot is back at $1 billion for tonight’s drawing, with U.S. and U.K. players sharing the same prize pool. Corporate Moves: Alpha Compute (BVI-incorporated) signed a binding term sheet for a $55M Pennsylvania data-center campus option tied to 200 MW power, with potential expansion to 1 GW.
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