AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoBVI Water Policy Fight: The Virgin Islands government denied agreeing to an amnesty on outstanding or disputed water bills as it transitions water and sewerage services to VIEWCO, after Opposition Leader Marlon Penn said lawmakers had set relief terms. BVI Utilities Update: BVIEC says electricity rates will not increase, keeping the fuel subsidy for the first 1,500 kWh and charging unsubsidised fuel costs only on usage above that threshold. MSME Push: The BVI government awarded US$165,000 in grants to 18 local MSMEs, including a first-time Jost van Dyke recipient, to support start-up and business development. Regional Child Policy: OECS launched a Regional Child Policy and Strategic Plan 2026-2032 with UNICEF support, aiming for safer, supported, empowered children across the sub-region. Finance Crackdown: Nigeria’s SEC ordered capital market firms to cut correspondent banking and restrict dealings tied to North Korea and Iran, citing FATF anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing guidance.
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