AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPower and Utilities: WAPA says a planned overnight grid shutdown will hit eastern St. Thomas and 100% of St. John on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 11:00 p.m. to Thursday, Aug. 6, 6:00 a.m., to support the FEMA-funded Feeder 13 Bypass Project. Water Supply: Repairs on the Hannah Hill reservoir are set to begin “shortly,” with Florida Aqua Store mobilising for work starting Aug. 5; higher-elevation customers may see reduced availability. Public Safety: VIPD is urging residents and businesses to register security cameras through its Community Connect registry, and RVIPF warns of phone scams where callers pose as police. Local Governance: BVI Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley has ordered multiple investigations into an unauthorised government investment in Delta Capital Partners, citing a breach of the Public Finance Management Act. Business & Services: The Department of Trade opened a Virgin Gorda Satellite Office to bring trade licensing and consumer services closer to the sister islands. Community & Culture: Asha A.S. Hyndman was crowned Miss BVI 2026, with plans to join the August Monday Parade. Sports Spotlight: Adaejah T. Hodge’s historic Commonwealth Games 200m gold continues to ripple through the islands, though a planned meet-and-greet was cancelled due to flight delays.
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