AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCitizenship & Politics: A new U.S. bill, the “End Birthright Citizenship for Territories Act” (H.R. 9724) by Rep. Morgan Griffith, would end automatic birthright citizenship for babies born in Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the Northern Mariana Islands on or after Jan. 1, 2027, arguing Congress can change territory citizenship rules. Constitutional Talks: UK constitutional review lead Nicholas Wareham says the first formal negotiations with the Virgin Islands (July 14–15) left the team with a “clear understanding” of VI priorities for a new constitution, with meetings across Tortola and Virgin Gorda. Public Safety & Services: VI Labour and Workforce Development warned the Labour Management System is down due to technical issues, urging people not to make online payments until it’s restored. Community Reminders: Residents and visitors were reminded to follow rules at Queen Elizabeth II Park—no lawn parking, no major events without permission, no rope-tying to gazebo roofs, and no feeding feral fowls. Local Governance: BVIEC’s Dr Neil M. Smith says Virgin Gorda power outages are linked to problems on the Transmission and Distribution system, with high-voltage line maintenance expected in a few weeks. Crime & Tragedy: VI Education joined territory mourning after the death of 4-year-old Jeziah Richardson on St. Croix, with VIPD investigating the gunshot incident.
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