AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBVI Electricity & Water Costs: The BVI House approved amendments to the Statutory Rates, Fees and Charges Act to cut the Government’s BVIEC subsidy by half, with Opposition warning the change will raise supermarket and food costs as electricity charges hit high-usage users. Water Bills Dispute: The Government also denied promising an amnesty on disputed water arrears ahead of the transfer of water and sewerage services to VIEWCO, saying VIEWCO is offering a payment option while revenue continues to flow. Entrepreneurs Training: The Government of the Virgin Islands and the Caribbean Development Bank launched a three-part MSME capacity-building series for micro, small and medium businesses, covering business continuity, digital marketing and financial management with virtual and hybrid sessions. Crime Updates (VIPD): Police arrested Quasheem Christian in a Lower Love raid, seizing a “ghost” rifle and a Glock with an automatic switch; and they also took I’Ko Matthias into custody on an outstanding arrest and DNA warrant. Public Safety: A multinational search rescued an overdue boater, Peter Baron, after a steering casualty on a Tortola-to-Sint Maarten voyage. Sports (ECVA): At the ECVA championships in Tortola, VI women lost 3-0 to Antigua and VI men fell 1-3 to Bermuda, with matches continuing through the weekend.
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