AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTourism & Commerce: Club Med is set to redevelop the Carambola Beach Resort on St. Croix under a long-term lease with VICI, aiming for Exclusive Collection standards and a more sustainable, culturally rooted all-inclusive model. Maritime Trade: Water Spirit Freight Services has resumed cargo operations at Pier 14 in San Juan, restoring shipping links among Puerto Rico, St. Croix, St. Thomas and Tortola with updated sailings and schedule adjustments. Local Business Climate: A BVI radio host says frequent public holidays are hurting businesses, arguing the territory needs to rethink how and when breaks land on the calendar. Energy & Utilities Debate: Pastor Claude Skelton-Cline claims BVIEC has “always had better service” than USVI’s WAPA, as residents compare outage experiences across the islands. Culture & Community: The Department of Culture will host a “Fungi Music 101” workshop in Tortola on June 17, with an interactive session and focus on the genre’s local roots. Policy & Rights: Premier Natalio Wheatley says the VI will pursue legal recognition for same-sex couples via “civil partnerships,” while maintaining opposition to same-sex marriage. Youth & Sponsorship: NAGICO donated $10,000 to the Youth Empowerment Project after its inaugural 2-Mile Run/Walk With A Purpose. BVI Economy & Investment: CineNow, a BVI-registered firm, says it is closing a ₹1,350 crore film finance fund backed by overseas investors and family offices.
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