AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBVI Tourism & The Baths: Valley, Virgin Gorda community advocate Sharon P. Flax-Brutus says the fight over proposed exclusive access to The Baths is “far from over,” after the National Parks Trust paused talks and she’s now pushing elected officials to state their positions on revenue, legal authority, carrying capacity and cruise negotiations. BVI Ports & Cost of Living: The BVI Ports Authority says temporary port fee reductions end Sept. 1, with wharfage rising from 1% to 2% and container handling fees jumping from $150 to $300 per TEU. BVI Power Utility: BVIEC General Manager Dr Neil M. Smith rejects maladministration claims and says recent disconnections were for July arrears, stressing the utility must collect like any business. USVI Food Security: USVI agencies warn new SNAP work and volunteer rules starting Sept. 1 could affect up to 5,000 people, worsening hunger, homelessness and pressure on nonprofits. Plus Ultra Financial Crime Case (BVI/US): The UDEF says it tracked $653,874 in Miami and over €457,000 in cash in the Plus Ultra case, including funds blocked by a US financial institution tied to a BVI-linked company. Tropical Weather Watch: Forecasters track Tropical Storm Dolly remnants and a Gulf system (Invest 97L/AL97), with heavy rain and flooding risk for the Virgin Islands and nearby islands.
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