AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoClimate Funding Call: The Virgin Islands Climate Change Trust Fund (VICCTF) opened its inaugural grant call for eligible VI organisations to apply for up to $100,000 for projects on resilient buildings, clean energy, water security, ecosystem restoration, food security and sargassum response, with extra capacity-building grants up to $10,000. Local Security & Public Safety: Acting Interim Police Commissioner Richard Ullger said gun crime is “rife,” with 18 illegal firearms seized since the start of the year, and described the territory as a transshipment point for drugs and human trafficking. Political Accountability & Cost of Living: Dr. Arlene L. Smith-Thompson launched an independent At-Large bid, citing crime, water woes, high business costs and education weaknesses; meanwhile, Julian Willock pushed for more action on water reliability and backed a school meal initiative for District 3. BVI Business & Finance Outreach: BVI Finance is sponsoring STEP LATAM in São Paulo to promote the VI as a private wealth and trust services hub for Latin American clients. Tech & Consumer Services: Apple expanded iCloud+ bundles in more than 100 countries, including the British Virgin Islands, adding Apple TV and Apple Arcade at no extra charge.
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