AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoBanking: Butterfield executives briefed Premier Natalio Wheatley on the proposed $1.8 billion acquisition of CIBC Caribbean. The combined group would have about $29 billion in assets, and the Premier hopes it brings more responsive banking services to the BVI. Insurance: The BVI Insurance Association named Lynette Ramoutar its new president as it seeks to strengthen the local industry. Tourism & Trade: Outgoing USVI Governor Albert Bryan warned that the BVI’s marine charter-fee dispute could bring tougher US border measures, putting cross-border travel and tourism at risk. Meanwhile, the government wants cruise visitors to return for overnight stays. Offshore Finance: China’s new tax on offshore-trust income has prompted some wealthy clients to unwind trusts in the BVI and other centres; Business BVI was also ranked the world’s top corporate tax haven. Public Spending: The government allocated $7 million to reopen the RT O’Neal Administration Complex, where tenders are awaiting Cabinet approval. It says office rentals have cost about $18.4 million since 2017.
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