AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTech & Telecom for the VI: Apple says iCloud+ will bundle Apple TV and Apple Arcade in 100+ countries, including the British Virgin Islands, with pricing starting at $0.99/month for 50GB. Regional Governance & Trade: Cayman will host the 2027 Caribbean Overseas Territories Leaders Caucus, aligning priorities ahead of the UK Joint Ministerial Council—covering climate resilience, health, financial services, and trade. Air Connectivity: Southwest Airlines is serving 10 Caribbean destinations nonstop, including St. Thomas (USVI) and St. Maarten, boosting travel options for business and tourism. Marine Jobs Pressure: The VI Department of Labour and Workforce Development defended its push for Virgin Islanders’ first preference in the marine sector after complaints locals are being overlooked. Crypto Payments for Businesses: Ducat integrated with TRON to expand USDT (TRC-20) settlement and liquidity movement for Bitcoin-backed dollar users. Local Business Access to Capital: Virgin Islands small businesses were urged to join the Federal Reserve Credit Survey as access-to-capital concerns persist. Public Health Labs: CARPHA wrapped up the CariPHLN workshop in Barbados, strengthening Caribbean lab networking and diagnostic coordination, with VI and BVI participation. Animal Welfare: VI Agriculture and Fisheries renewed calls for responsible dog ownership after reports of livestock being chased, injured, and killed by roaming dogs.
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