AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBVI–India Financial Push: Premier Natalio D. Wheatley says the British Virgin Islands can act as a “gateway” for Indian firms seeking global investment, as the territory’s first financial services trade mission courts deeper ties with India’s markets and GIFT City, with talks also covering legal cooperation and fintech/digital transformation. High-Level Meetings: Wheatley’s delegation met India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi, with both sides discussing expanding engagement across financial services, trade, investment promotion, and capacity building. Regional Health Leadership: Dr. Eva Jané Llopis has started as PAHO/WHO Representative for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Countries, overseeing cooperation that includes the BVI and aiming to strengthen resilient, equitable health systems. BVI Scholarships: The Asia Abroad Scholarship Programme is seeing a surge in applications ahead of its third cohort, with officials saying selection prioritizes fields tied to BVI development priorities like tourism and finance. Local Economy Support: The Virgin Islands government awarded US$165,000 in MSME grants to 18 businesses, including a first-time Jost van Dyke recipient, as officials link the funding to jobs and entrepreneurship. Energy Costs Watch: BVIEC says electricity rates won’t increase, keeping the fuel subsidy for the first 1,500 kWh while adjusting costs only for higher usage.
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