AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBVI Crypto Regulation: The BVI says it has earned FATF recognition for further progress on anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing reforms, with over 92% of actions completed or ahead of schedule. CARICOM Tax Cooperation: Tax administrators from across CARICOM will meet in Georgetown, Guyana (27–31 July) to discuss a “future-ready” approach to smart, data-driven, AI-enabled tax administration. Constitution Talks (UK–VI): The UK Constitution Negotiating Team is in the Virgin Islands for the first round of talks with the local team led by Premier Natalio Wheatley, with discussions set to continue through today. Decolonisation Push: A CARICOM delegation in London is pressing the UK to return territories including the British Virgin Islands and to back decolonisation as part of reparatory justice demands. Road Town Clean-Up: Junior Minister Lorna Smith urged urgent action to improve Road Town’s appearance, citing clutter and containers on government property. Local Governance Debate: Mark Vanterpool rejects the idea of a boundaries commission for Anegada and Jost van Dyke, arguing for district representation instead. Regional Integration: Martinique and French Guiana officially joined CARICOM as associate members, expanding the associate group to eight. Energy & Business: Road Town Wholesale Trading marked completion of a 1-megawatt rooftop solar project expected to cut about 30% of its electricity use. Sports: Antigua PM Gaston Browne renewed calls for an OECS airline, pointing to repeated delays that disrupt regional travel.
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