AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoBVI Financial Services: BVI Finance has pushed its 2026 Latin America roadshow to July 13–16, with stops in Lima, Bogotá and Panama City, aiming to deepen ties with the region’s financial community. Tourism & Aviation: The Virgin Islands will host a two-day Tourism Summit June 10–11 at Peter Island Resort, bringing together regional and international leaders to align on sustainable growth and investment. Power & Business Continuity: WAPA CEO Karl Knight said a Randolph Harley Power Plant failure triggered St. Thomas/St. John outages, disrupting government operations and forcing closures, with a hearing rescheduled to June 11. Local Talent in Trade: A radio host is urging the next BVI Director of Trade to be a qualified Virgin Islander, as leadership appointments remain a live issue. Entrepreneurship: 26 entrepreneurs graduated from the government’s Entrepreneurial Education Programme, with Junior Minister Lorna Smith urging graduates to use emerging tech, including AI, to grow MSMEs. Regional Connectivity: United Airlines announced a new nonstop Newark–St. Croix route starting Oct. 31, 2026, expanding air access for residents and visitors.
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