AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWater Safety & Accountability: DPNR flagged one unsafe St. Thomas beach after weekly testing, but St. Croix results were left unusable due to a lab equipment failure—raising concerns about how quickly residents get reliable public health info. Airport Upgrades: The passenger drop-off canopy at Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport is 95% complete and already in use, with plans to improve traffic flow and parking payments. Climate Finance: The Virgin Islands Climate Change Trust Fund will run stakeholder consultations July 20–24 across Tortola, Anegada, Jost Van Dyke and Virgin Gorda ahead of its first Call for Proposals (CFP 2026-01), with grants focused on community resilience and climate-smart education. Sustainable Development Cooperation: BVI urged stronger Caribbean cooperation with other world regions on sustainable development and climate justice at a UN ECLAC conference in Santiago. Invasive Species Awareness: A reminder that invasive plants can crowd out natives and harm wildlife—encouraging residents to identify and remove invasives. Governance & Constitution: UK-BVI constitutional talks begin, with the UK delegation saying the next constitution should reflect people’s views, after years of climate and governance shocks.
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