AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBVI Governance & Economy: Premier Natalio Wheatley says the BVI will remove visa requirements for work permit holders in the coming weeks, aiming to speed up hiring and improve the territory’s investment climate. Public Utilities: BVIEC is urging anyone using heavy equipment near power lines, poles, transformers, or underground cables to contact the corporation first, after repeated incidents caused damage and service disruptions. Education: H. Lavity Stoutt Community College has received accreditation to launch internationally accredited four-year degree programmes, starting with a Bachelor of Arts in Education. Sports (BVI spotlight): Adaejah Hodge smashed the NCAA women’s 100m record with a 10.63 at Hayward Field, putting the British Virgin Islands sprinter among the fastest ever. Community & Culture: Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline is campaigning to make “sheggedy” the Virgin Islands’ national curse word. Regional Tourism: CTO and TEMPO Networks announced a 20-year partnership to boost Caribbean tourism storytelling and digital coverage. Safety & Law: A gun rights group is urging the Virgin Islands legislature to pause a sweeping firearm bill, warning of costly legal battles.
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