AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoClimate resilience funding: The Virgin Islands Climate Change Trust Fund opened its first Call for Proposals, adding up to 10 bonus points for projects that reach outer islands like Anegada, Virgin Gorda, and Jost van Dyke and for initiatives that directly support vulnerable groups hit hardest by climate shocks. Coastal & community planning: The DeCastro Street Sidewalks Improvement Project in Road Town was delayed, but the RDA says it’s also redesigning the treeline—replacing salt-tolerant, less root-aggressive Bottlebrush and Verawood Bulnesia trees where older species’ roots sit under sidewalks and parking. Local governance & affordability: Opposition Leader Marlon Penn called for a sustained electricity subsidy through the end of 2026, arguing residents need bill relief now—not future credits. Marine workforce & local livelihoods: Tourism and Culture Junior Minister Luce Hodge-Smith urged support for BVI boat captains, saying charter companies too often favor expatriate captains and leave locals to train newcomers. Regional environment diplomacy: Leaders from Caribbean Overseas Territories gathered in Bermuda to coordinate positions ahead of UK talks, with climate and disaster preparedness on the agenda.
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