AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTrade Commission Fight: Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley defended scaling back the proposed Trade Commission’s powers during debate on the Consumer Protection Amendment Bill 2026, saying government can’t hand constitutional responsibilities to outside entities and praising Junior Trade Minister Lorna Smith’s “due diligence.” Power Crisis in the USVI: St. Thomas and St. John saw total blackouts again this weekend, with WAPA citing operational instability and a mechanical fault; reports said nearly 60% of St. Thomas was without power at one point. Campaign Spotlight: In St. Thomas, Lt. Gov. Tregenza Roach and Sen. Novelle Francis Jr. launched their Democratic ticket, but power outages during the event sparked immediate criticism from rivals. Local Crime Update: Police said a machete was allegedly brandished during a customer brawl at RiteWay Food Market in Pasea Estate; no injuries were reported and investigations continue. Tourism in New York: Caribbean Week in New York 2026 kicks off June 1 with CTO events at InterContinental New York Times Square, with BVI Premier Wheatley and USVI Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. leading regional delegations. Sports: Bermuda’s Hamilton and Sousa beat the USVI team in beach volleyball in El Salvador, finishing 11th/12th.
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