AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoBVI Tourism & Energy: The BVI posted third-fastest cruise growth in the Caribbean in Q1, welcoming 493,397 cruise passengers (+29.3%) and 113,318 stayover visitors (+6.2%), even as critics question whether cruise-heavy numbers translate into real local spend. Electricity Costs: BVIEC says electricity rates won’t rise after adjusting the fuel subsidy for customers using over 1,500 kWh monthly—subsidy stays on the first 1,500 kWh, with higher usage paying unsubsidised fuel costs. Government Finance: BVI Premier Natalio Wheatley says he’s hopeful the Auditor General can get government accounts up to date, while the House approved $2.8m in excess spending for 2017. Public Accountability: Opposition Leader Marlon Penn is pushing for a full independent Auditor General probe into over $7.5m in public funds tied to investments and deposits. Marine Policy: In a marine industry forum, Emery C. Pemberton said the National Sustainable Development Plan explicitly supports public-private collaboration for managing the marine space. Business & Markets: Orca Energy Group declared a Cdn$0.50 special dividend per share payable Sept. 15; Alpha Compute reported July Gamee revenue and Alpha-01 cash receipts totaling $1.57m and appointed Mike Huskins to its board.
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