AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBVI Climate Funding: The Virgin Islands Climate Change Trust Fund (VICCTF) has opened its first grant call for eligible local organisations, offering up to $100,000 for projects on resilient buildings, clean energy, water security, ecosystem restoration, food security and sargassum response, plus capacity-building grants up to $10,000. Public Safety: Acting Interim Police Commissioner Richard Ullger says gun crime is “rife,” with 18 illegal firearms seized since the start of the year, linking the problem to the drug trade and easier access from nearby jurisdictions. Drugs & Borders: Ullger also disclosed RVIPF helped seize 4.8+ tonnes of cocaine in a major regional operation, describing the VI as a transshipment point for narcotics headed to the U.S. Local Politics: Dr Arlene L. Smith-Thompson launched her bid as an Independent At-Large candidate, while former Speaker Julian Willock urged action on the territory’s water woes, blaming past decisions for today’s problems. Governance & Media: Questions continue around NT Media’s work under a communications contract for the VI Sixth Constitutional Convention Committee, with claims of stalled approvals and unused deliverables. Sports: The West Indies Masters squad for the IMC Over-40s World Cup includes VI’s Reno C. Mittelholzer.
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