AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPublic Services: The government has approved $500,000 for water-shortage subsidies and $600,000 for derelict vehicle removal and clean-ups, while increasing payments to private garbage collectors. Cruise Tourism: A BVI delegation met with major cruise operators at the FCCA conference in Puerto Rico, seeking more calls and local business opportunities. Regional Economy: Special Envoy Benito Wheatley urged ECLAC to develop an economic transformation strategy tailored to Caribbean small-island economies that rely heavily on services. Public Safety: Governor Daniel Pruce ordered the deportation of Devender Chitnarine, convicted of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Jobs: Julian Willock’s annual Third District job fair is set for Sunday, Oct. 25, in Hannah Bay, with employers and government agencies expected. Netball: The BVI opened the Americas World Cup qualifiers with a 79-14 loss to Barbados.
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