AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoBanking & Deals: Carey Olsen advised Butterfield on its $1.8 billion acquisition of CIBC Caribbean’s 91.7% stake, a move meant to expand cross-border payments, consumer/merchant banking and digital infrastructure across 19 jurisdictions. USVI Politics & Power Reliability: Roach and Francis launched their Democratic gubernatorial campaign in St. Thomas, but power outages during the event sparked immediate attacks from rivals over the territory’s electricity crisis. Courts & Corruption: A federal judge denied new trials or acquittals for Ray Martinez and Jenifer O’Neil in the Mon Ethos corruption case, keeping convictions in place. Public Safety & Weather: CDEMA warned Caribbean territories face severe flash-flood risks despite a below-average hurricane outlook, urging year-round preparation. Tourism & Regional Branding: Caribbean Week in New York returns June 1 with strong ministerial participation, including BVI and USVI leadership, plus a Caribbean Marketing Conference keynote by airline analyst Henry Harteveldt. Local Crime Update: Police said a machete was allegedly brandished during a customer brawl at RiteWay Food Market in Pasea Estate, with no injuries reported. BVI Community: Vanterpool’s Pharmacy marked its 55th anniversary with a $5,500 raffle win and donations to local groups.
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