AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoBVI Finance Watch: Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley has ordered multiple investigations into an unauthorized US$2.5 million investment by Delta Capital Partners Limited, saying it violated the Public Finance Management Act and was done without his approval; the Financial Investigation Agency has launched a criminal probe, and internal audit is also looking into how the breach happened and how to prevent repeats. Port Fees: The BVI Ports Authority’s temporary reduction in select port-related fees ended July 31, with wharfage and container handling charges reverting to standard rates effective August 1. Election Politics: Levor A.H. Lettsome has formally entered the upcoming general election as an at-large candidate under the Virgin Islands Innovative Association banner, pitching a platform of accountability and transparency. Regional Governance: OECS named Aisha Maina as Strategic Advisor for Africa-Caribbean cooperation, while Antigua’s PM Gaston Browne renewed calls for an OECS-owned regional airline to address frequent travel disruptions. Global Influence & Offshore Links: A new report highlights how BVI-registered offshore structures are used to hold Russian-linked assets under sanctions, and separate coverage points to China-linked offshore opacity tied to European infrastructure.
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