AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoBVI Constitutional Reform Push: The BVI launched a public information campaign, “Our Constitution,” to explain 27 proposed amendments ahead of formal UK talks later this month, with updates running through July across Facebook, WhatsApp, radio and a dedicated website. Public Health at the Border: The VI held a Port Health Stakeholder Engagement Meeting to tighten coordination among Customs, Immigration, Airports and Ports, and Disaster Management—aimed at faster detection and response to disease threats at points of entry. Travel & Tourism Demand: A new regional tourism snapshot shows Caribbean momentum in 2026, with Anguilla leading first-quarter growth at +24.6% in stayover visitors, underscoring the business opportunity for airlift and hotel capacity. BVI Overseas Travel Debate: Political commentator Cindy Rosan challenged Premier Natalio Wheatley’s defense of frequent overseas trips, saying taxpayers need measurable outcomes, not just claims of meetings and “success.” Finance & Licensing (BVI): Payward (Kraken’s parent) secured BVI FSC VASP registration, positioning the territory as a regulated hub for tokenized finance and digital asset services. Animal Welfare Funding Gap (USVI): The Humane Society of St. Thomas said it will cut animal intake, animal control, and high-volume spay/neuter services starting July 1 due to unpaid GVI debt of $181,250. Anti-Crime Youth Win (VI): Willard Wheatley Primary School won the Virgin Islands Anti-Crime Summit 2025 Video Competition and received a $1,000 prize. Immigration Rule Update (US): USCIS proposed regulations to implement the 2022 EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act, including a tentative plan to reduce EB-5 capital used for bridge financing.
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