AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 minutes agoFuel-cost squeeze: USVI prices are getting hit again as oil climbs after the US rejected Iran’s peace proposal, prolonging Strait of Hormuz disruption and raising pressure on fuel, shipping, and everyday living costs. Consumer protection limits: VI Premier Wheatley says the new Consumer Protection Act won’t regulate gas prices—its focus is the “essential basket” of life goods, not every vendor’s pricing. Business complexity snapshot: TMF’s Global Business Complexity Index ranks Hong Kong and New Zealand among the easiest places to operate, while Greece, Mexico, Brazil, France, and Italy sit near the top for complexity—an outside reminder that compliance burdens vary wildly by jurisdiction. Local business watch: Consolidated Water reports Q1 results, with revenue down but net income steady, as it leans on desalination and services. Finance oversight: Federal banking regulators updated host state loan-to-deposit ratios; the Virgin Islands is listed at 52%. OECS momentum: BVI leaders reaffirm OECS benefits and say exploratory talks continue toward full membership.
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