AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCARICOM Reparations Push: A Caribbean delegation in London is pressing the UK to return the British Virgin Islands and other overseas territories, and to back decolonisation as part of reparatory justice—raising fresh questions about the future of the “UK family” relationship. BVI Crypto Spotlight: The BVI is being flagged as a top crypto hub as major exchanges and platforms set up BVI entities under the 2022 VASP framework, with licensing and registration fees drawing in global players. FATF Recognition: The BVI received Financial Action Task Force acknowledgement for continued anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing reforms, with most actions completed or ahead of schedule. Regional Integration: Martinique and French Guiana officially joined CARICOM as associate members, expanding the associate roster that already includes the BVI. Constitution Talks Context: UK and Virgin Islands constitutional negotiating teams are holding the first round of talks, underscoring how governance and representation debates are moving across the region. Road Town Governance: A junior minister urged urgent clean-up in Road Town, citing clutter on government property and saying it’s harming the territory’s image.
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