AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoConstitutional Talks: The Virgin Islands and the UK will begin the first round of formal constitutional negotiations on July 14–15, exploring possible revisions to the 2007 Constitution Order, with Premier Natalio Wheatley leading the VI side. Local Governance & Accountability: In the U.S. Virgin Islands, a Democratic gubernatorial debate turned into a blame-and-results showdown over WAPA, healthcare, education, housing, crime, tourism, and whether federal funding is translating into measurable improvements. Public Safety: A St. Thomas woman faces charges after police say surveillance footage contradicted her 911 claim and showed she used her car to run down her ex-boyfriend. Business & Consumer Protection: Multistate AGs, including Louisiana’s, reached a $45 million settlement with Block over Cash App’s fraud protections and how the app was marketed to vulnerable users. Regional Policy: CARICOM leaders wrapped their 51st Heads of Government meeting in St. Lucia, with climate finance, regional security, Haiti, and economic resilience on the agenda. Tech & Finance: Circle secured OCC approval to become a national digital currency bank for USDC, a major regulatory step as stablecoin competition and legislation debates heat up. Local Economy & Trade: VI Motors in Tortola was named the authorized dealer for OMODA & JAECOO, launching an initial lineup including a PHEV model. Sports & Youth Development: Jamaica’s sport ministry committed $1.35 million to support its drone soccer team’s participation in South Korea.
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