AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoBVI Business & Finance: WISeKey shareholders have approved redomiciliation to the British Virgin Islands, moving the group’s publicly traded parent domicile from Switzerland to BVI as the merger steps toward completion. Trade & Policy: Canada’s counter-tariffs on U.S. goods are now being implemented via new U.S. surtax orders and an extension of remission relief, with surtaxes ranging from 15% to 50% across hundreds of tariff items. BVI Outreach: BVI Premier Natalio Wheatley led a public-private financial services trade mission to India aimed at generating leads and deepening regulator and institutional relationships for corporate structuring, funds, private wealth and fintech. USVI Procurement: The Virgin Islands Human Services Department has opened bidding for the next SNAP EBT contractor, with proposals due Nov. 23 as the current Fidelity contract approaches its scheduled end. Tourism & Jobs (BVI): A BVI marine industry forum saw calls to prioritize local boat captains over expatriate hiring by charter operators. Tourism (BVI): The BVI Tourist Board wrapped its 2026 tourism internship programme, placing 20 students with resorts and yacht charter partners. Regional Business: Suntera Global appointed Toni Bonzon as managing director for its Bahamas office, with a mandate to drive corporate and private wealth growth across Latin America and the Caribbean.
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