AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUSVI Cost Pressure: Oil and freight stress is back in focus after Trump rejected Iran’s latest peace proposal, keeping Strait of Hormuz risks elevated—bad news for a territory where fuel, shipping, and everyday goods are tightly linked to global energy prices. Consumer Protection Watch: VI Premier Wheatley says the new Consumer Protection Act will not regulate gas prices, aiming instead at essential-basket items—so relief may come through targeted coverage, not across-the-board fuel controls. Clean Energy Access: The Awareness Group launched its No FICO Solar Plus Battery PPA across Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, pairing solar with storage and using utility/property history instead of credit scores. Local Governance & Skills: Education Minister Sharie de Castro is pushing TVET as “Plan A,” stressing job-site partnerships and skills for a more self-sufficient VI. Business & Finance: PayPal agreed to settle a US Justice Department probe tied to its minority-business initiative, including fee waivers and a new small-business program.
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