AGP Executive Report
Last update: 15 minutes agoDrug Investigation: Two people have been charged after police seized about 547 kilograms of cocaine, an AR-style rifle and ammunition at a Fat Hogs Bay home. Police put the drugs’ street value at more than $54 million. 2027 Budget: Premier Natalio Wheatley presented a record $559.1 million budget, projecting economic growth this year. Opposition Leader Marlon Penn said the test is whether it eases living costs and improves services, jobs and housing. Household and Health Measures: The budget proposes a $5,000 payroll tax rebate for lower-income earners, subject to approval, and phased pay increases for healthcare workers in 2027. The Premier did not detail eligibility or timing. Tourism: The BVI recorded more than one million visitor arrivals in the first nine months of 2026, according to Tourism Minister Luce Hodge-Smith.
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