AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPolitics & Culture: Former US VP Kamala Harris endorsed USVI Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett for governor and Senate President Milton Potter for lieutenant governor ahead of the Aug. 1 primary. Community Spotlight: The 72nd Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival kicked off at Lavida Cottoy Festiville with a torchlight procession, celebrating “Culture Rising, Hearts Align.” Local Governance: BVI Premier Natalio Wheatley rejected claims he lost control of public finances amid questions over a $100M loan programme and investments tied to Bank of Asia and Delta Capital. Tech & Youth: UVI’s RTPark says it surpassed its FY2026 tenant goal and is expanding student pathways, internships, and youth tech education, including an AI apprenticeship proposal. Arts & Fashion: Designers reimagined U.S. state and territory flags for America’s 250th, with the U.S. Virgin Islands drawing Caribbean visual inspiration. Sports: Virgin Islands athletes at the Commonwealth Games saw mixed results—Beyoncé A. Defreitas advanced in the women’s 100m while others narrowly missed semis. Safety Update: Reports of a fatal shooting in Brewers Bay led to police confirming shots fired, with identity later reported as Kai de Castro. Entertainment & Tourism: Xmas in July 2026 in Virgin Gorda was called a success, with Puerto Rican artist Pedro Capo helping drive the crowd.
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