AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCaribbean OT Diplomacy: BVI Premier André Ebanks wrapped up the 2026 Caribbean Overseas Territories caucus in Bermuda, where leaders coordinated positions ahead of the UK Joint Ministerial Council, focusing on self-determination, health and social care, climate impacts, and financial services and trade. Local Politics & Participation: Levor A.H. Lettsome (VIIA) urged a shift away from “food baskets” toward a card-based social assistance system, while also questioning spending priorities like DeCastro Street sidewalk and tree-removal works. BVI Governance Watch: The Office of the Supervisor of Elections published the 2026 preliminary voters list showing 16,553 registered voters; residents have until Sept. 18 to object or correct details. BVI Culture & Youth: The BVI Film Commission extended the 284 Excellence Film Festival submission deadline for National/Local entries to Oct. 3, and the Tourist Board & Film Commission concluded its Tourism Education Summer Internship Programme with 20 students gaining hands-on industry experience. Offshore Finance Spotlight: A major investigation says China’s ICBC used London to finance firms linked to sanctioned Russian and Belarusian figures, raising fresh questions about sanctions and anti-money laundering controls. Global Tech & Security: BIT released a new “trust” whitepaper v2.0 emphasizing 24-hour risk monitoring and layered security for digital assets and traditional finance.
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