AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCommunity Health Response: The V.I. Department of Health is offering behavioral health support to residents affected by the death of 15-year-old Tre’Vante Etienne, who was shot on St. Thomas; the Behavioral Health Division is available weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for counseling referrals. Local Justice: On St. Croix, a 30-year-old man is free on bail after being arrested in a workplace sexual assault investigation; Rafea Abdallah Hassan was identified after a multi-week probe, arrested June 12, and faces an Advice of Rights hearing Monday. BVI Legal Milestone: Akeya Herbert, the first Appleby BVI Legal Scholarship recipient, has been called to the Bar and sworn in as a barrister of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court. Governance & Self-Determination: Premier Natalio Wheatley says a Virgin Islands Decolonisation Commission will be established later in 2026, with constitutional talks with the UK set to restart in July. Energy Safety: BVIEC is urging anyone using heavy equipment to contact the utility before working near electrical infrastructure after recent incidents caused damage and service disruptions. Education Expansion: H. Lavity Stoutt Community College has received accreditation to begin internationally accredited four-year degree programmes, starting with a Bachelor of Arts in Education. Sports (Regional): BVI Netball Club opened its Dominica tri-series with a 27-13 win over Celtics, with matches scheduled through Monday.
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