AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBVI Business & Cost of Living: The BVI Chamber of Commerce is urging government to extend temporary business and cost-of-living relief measures beyond July 31, recommending they run until Dec. 31 as import costs and shipping disruptions keep squeezing local firms. Gun Licensing Debate: Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley says the territory has limited say over gun licensing because it falls under the Governor’s remit, and any major change would likely require constitutional reform. Emancipation Festival Culture: Roberto “Tico” Harrigan has been named 2026 Parade Marshal for the Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival, honoured for more than 25 years promoting moko jumbie culture. Territory Spotlight (Community): The 2026 Soca Monarchs were crowned in two segments: LJ won the Power category, while J’Versatile took the Groovy title. Public Safety (Local Tragedy): Police in Tortola say the man fatally shot in Brewers Bay on July 28 has been identified as Kai de Castro, with investigators seeking details about a car seen nearby.
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