AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoNinth District Focus: Health Minister Vincent O. Wheatley told the House of Assembly that “no true development” can happen in the British Virgin Islands unless Anegada and Virgin Gorda get real, targeted investment—warning against spending “all the millions” elsewhere while the Sister Islands are ignored. Public Finance Accountability: Premier and Finance Minister Dr. Natalio Wheatley ordered multiple investigations into an unauthorised US$2.5m government investment in Delta Capital Partners Limited, saying it breached the Public Finance Management Act and was done without required ministerial approval; the FIA is running a criminal probe, with internal audit and recovery efforts also underway. Ports Relief Ends: The BVI Ports Authority’s temporary port-fee reductions (May 1–July 31) officially ended July 31, with wharfage and container handling fees reverting to standard rates from Aug. 1. Local Politics—Election Bid: Levor A.H. Lettsome, a former BVI Health Services Authority HR manager, entered the general election as an at-large candidate under the Virgin Islands Innovative Association banner, pitching a platform of transparency and accountability. Business & Legal Watch: Mourant says it has taken private equity investment to speed up technology and talent plans, while BVI-linked corporate legal developments continue to draw attention, including court approvals tied to Bank of Asia (BVI) Limited’s liquidation process.
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