AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour ago2027 Budget: Premier Natalio Wheatley presented a record $559.1 million budget, projecting 3.3% nominal GDP growth and 1.9% real growth in 2026. Opposition Leader Marlon Penn questioned whether the spending will ease living costs and support businesses; projected revenue is $457.8 million, with loans and existing balances helping fund the plan. Households & Workforce: The government proposed a $5,000 payroll-tax rebate for lower-income earners at the end of 2027, pending approval, and phased pay increases for healthcare workers, with details still to come. Prince Group Claims: Liquidators for 30 BVI-linked companies say victims could qualify to make claims if assets are recovered and liquidation proceeds—but no claims process is open yet. Financial Services: Janus Henderson and Centrifuge launched a tokenized Nasdaq-100 fund structured as a BVI investment company, targeting eligible investors outside the US. Tourism & Connectivity: The BVI is seeking more cruise calls after surpassing one million visitors in the first nine months of 2026; a renewed St Maarten–St Thomas nonstop route is also being promoted for regional travel and business.
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