AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoInter-Virgin Islands charter talks: Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley says he’s replied in writing to USVI Governor Albert Bryan Jr., pushing back on a media-set deadline and arguing there’s “really no need” to escalate the charter-fee dispute to Washington. Education rebuild: Minister Sharie de Castro says work on the new Althea Scatliffe Primary School is moving ahead after demolition and site prep, with rerouting of underground sewage and utilities next. Electricity relief: Cabinet has approved an extra $2.5 million in electricity subsidies through year-end after earlier August–September credits following bill “outrage.” Water crisis optics: Wheatley criticises media coverage of Jost Van Dyke residents bathing in the sea, warning it could paint a damaging picture while admitting the supply problems are real. Politics and elections: Vlogger Picko Moff Pickering urges voters to judge politicians by track records, targeting multiple leaders including Mark Vanterpool. SNAP update (US): SNAP maximum benefits rise Oct. 1 in most places, with new eligibility rules and higher caps—note that USVI has its own table.
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