AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoUSVI Political Voice: A new explainer says residents of U.S. territories—including the U.S. Virgin Islands—can vote in presidential primaries but lack voting power in the general election, with no senators and only nonvoting House representation. BVI Immigration Reform: British Virgin Islands Premier Natalio Wheatley says the government will remove visas for work permit holders in the coming weeks to improve the investment climate and help businesses fill vacancies faster. VI Governance & Economy: Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. approved a package of bills covering mental health education, paid leave for parents of children with disabilities, controlled incineration for green waste, and elections operations, among other measures. Energy & Safety: BVIEC is urging heavy equipment operators and contractors to contact the utility before working near electrical infrastructure after recent incidents caused damage and service disruptions. Education & Workforce: H. Lavity Stoutt Community College received accreditation to launch internationally accredited four-year degree programmes, starting with a Bachelor of Arts in Education. Tourism & Media: CTO and TEMPO Networks announced a partnership to expand digital and broadcast storytelling to boost Caribbean tourism. Consumer Watch: A St. Croix report highlights “shrinkflation” via a Sabra hummus container size change while shelf prices reportedly stay high.
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