AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBVI Work Permits: Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley says the British Virgin Islands will remove visa requirements for work permit holders in the coming weeks to help businesses onboard staff faster and improve the investment climate. BVI Tourism Push: Wheatley also announced Brandywine Bay will break ground this year, aiming to spread visitor traffic and add attractions as arrivals hit record levels. VI Housing Funds: Lawmakers advanced a plan to redirect $4 million from a dormant first-time homebuyers pot to programs including Williams Delight and VI Slice, after testimony that the money has sat unspent for years. VI Corruption Sentencing: In the USVI Mon Ethos case, former OMB director Jenifer O’Neal was sentenced to seven years in federal prison, with other defendants also receiving prison terms. Regional Public Service: Overseas Territories deputy governors and public service leaders met in Bermuda, highlighting recruitment struggles across the territories and plans to make civil service careers more attractive. CARPHA Training: CARPHA trained 18 people from 15 member states on safely transporting infectious substances, boosting regional lab and pandemic preparedness. Community & Culture: HLSCC launched new chef jackets designed by alumna Kristin C. Frazer for the Culinary Arts Programme, with a first appearance planned for graduation.
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