AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBVI Airports Authority: Former BVIAA Managing Director Kurt A.G. Menal says he resigned for “personal and professional well-being,” rejecting claims he was forced out, after the board exercised a pay-in-lieu option. BVI Infrastructure & Politics: Despite UK pushback and Premier Wheatley’s complaints about delays, the government has moved ahead with the tender for the Terrance B Lettsome airport west runway extension, with bids due Aug. 31 and a pre-tender site visit set for June 17. Constitution Talks: Premier Wheatley called the current governance arrangement “abnormal” and urged constitutional negotiations that transfer more public service and security responsibility to elected leaders. Education & Workforce: The CTE Board voted to create an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation to fund trade students’ classroom supplies, competitions, and travel. Finance & Regulation: BIT says it received BVI FSC approval for Matrixport Technologies Ltd to operate under a SIBA Category 2 licence and as a VASP. Tourism Showcase: BVI students advanced to the finals of the CTO’s 2026 Regional Nex-Gen Tourism Showcase in New York on June 4. Local Health: A monthly blood donation pilot is set to launch Friday to support the Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital blood bank.
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