AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRegional Trade: Outgoing USVI Governor Albert Bryan warned the BVI could face travel advisories or tougher border checks amid the dispute over marine charter fees, though he said an amicable resolution is possible. Public Works: Government has allocated $7 million to reopen the hurricane-damaged RT O’Neal Administration Complex, after spending about $18.4 million on office rentals since 2017; tenders are awaiting Cabinet approval. Tourism: The government plans to encourage cruise passengers to return as overnight visitors, with cultural experiences and entertainment part of the push. Infrastructure: Two bids are under assessment for the first phase of the Terrance B. Lettsome airport runway extension, which would add 787 feet. Business Services: The upgraded eTax portal now lets employers, taxpayers and agents file returns and pay taxes online. Finance: Premier Natalio Wheatley said government is still seeking to recover its $5 million deposit in Bank of Asia through the bank’s liquidation and proposed asset sale. Business Reputation: The BVI was ranked the world’s top corporate tax haven, a distinction with implications for the territory’s international business image.
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