AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBVI Constitutional Talks Get UN Boost: The UN Special Committee on Decolonisation (C-24) unanimously backed a draft resolution supporting British Virgin Islands constitutional negotiations with the UK, praising the territory’s governance reform and calling for continued monitoring of the constitutional review process. Public Finance Probe: Premier and Finance Minister Natalio Wheatley ordered multiple investigations into an alleged unauthorized BVI government investment in Jamaica’s Delta Capital Partners, saying it breached the Public Finance Management Act and was made without his approval, with the Financial Investigation Agency and Internal Audit both involved. Ninth District Focus: Health Minister Vincent O. Wheatley pushed for “true development” in Anegada and Virgin Gorda during debate on the Recovery and Development Agency Amendment Bill, warning the territory can’t ignore the Ninth District. Ports Fees Return to Normal: The BVI Ports Authority ended its temporary fee reductions on July 31, with wharfage and container handling charges reverting to standard rates from August 1. Airport Leadership Change: Kurt Menal was appointed CEO of VC Bird International Airport, effective Aug. 1, bringing prior BVI Airports Authority leadership experience. India Trade Mission Set: BVI leaders are preparing for a four-city financial services trade mission to India Aug. 24–31, led by Premier Wheatley.
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