AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoLocal Governance & Cost of Living: The Virgin Islands government is reviewing its Protected Basket of Goods Initiative after a three-month run aimed at easing fuel-driven pressure on families, with talks involving supermarkets and agencies on how to make savings easier and reach those most in need. Public Finance Leadership: Commentator Claude Skelton Cline says the next Financial Secretary should be recruited from the BVI diaspora, arguing the territory needs higher-level expertise as Jeremiah Frett is reported to be retiring. Infrastructure & Water Woes: Skelton Cline also urges the government to bring in outside experts to overhaul the water and sewerage system while training local staff. Climate Resilience Funding: The Virgin Islands Climate Change Trust Fund has opened its first call for proposals, offering bonus points for projects that benefit outer islands and vulnerable groups. Justice System: Cabinet has approved a third Commercial Court for the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court, with hearings expected to start in the fourth quarter of 2026. Community Safety: Police renewed appeals for information on missing Mozart D. Peters (Dexter), last seen in Free Bottom on Aug. 17. Regional Security: In Trinidad and Tobago, a BVI businessman and two Saint Lucians were detained after a TT$193.5m cocaine seizure hidden in backhoe tyres.
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