AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBVI Financial Services: Premier Natalio Wheatley used his 2026 State of the Territory address to warn that attacks on international financial centres like the Virgin Islands are “real,” “intense,” and “constant,” saying protection of the sector is central to the government’s economic agenda. Housing & Land Access: Former HoA Speaker Julian Willock urged a dedicated programme to help first-time homeowners buy land and build, pointing to undeveloped land at Nibbs Estate as a starting point. Freedom Commemoration: Wheatley linked Long Look’s 250th Freedom anniversary to the territory’s constitutional future, calling the community’s spirit a guide for greater autonomy. Corporate & Markets: Raytech Holding Limited (BVI holding company) closed a ~$6.2m registered direct offering, while WISeKey signed a merger agreement to redomicile to the British Virgin Islands. Shipping & Trade: Seacon Shipping agreed to buy two 2026-built chemical/oil tanker newbuildings in a $39.2m deal, with a BVI-incorporated seller. Digital Assets: BloFin announced Venezuela earthquake relief for users, including cash via the Red Cross and USDT bonuses, and RWA Global signed an advisory deal tied to tokenizing ~$300m in PRC new-energy mobility assets. Marine & Tourism: Dive BVI marked World Oceans Day with reef-focused education and is preparing for a Marine Biology Summit on Virgin Gorda. Public Safety: VIFEMS abruptly closed the Fortuna Fire Station on St. Thomas “until further notice,” raising concerns about emergency coverage.
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