AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoGreen Waste Policy: The USVI Senate approved Bill No. 36-0232 to tackle the green waste crisis via controlled incineration, but lawmakers added guardrails: incineration can only be used when safer options like shredding, mulching, composting, and reuse aren’t available, with added fire-safety steps and limits to smoke and particulates near homes. Local Infrastructure & Resilience: In the BVI, the Airports Authority moved ahead with the tender process for the Terrance B Lettsome International Airport west runway extension (787ft/240m), with bids due Aug. 31, 2026—an ongoing debate tied to better air access. Tourism With a Sustainability Lens: Caribbean Week in New York kicks off June 1, with VI and BVI leaders among the delegation, and sessions explicitly flagged on sustainability and next-gen tourism. Coastal Conservation Spotlight: Anguilla’s Shoal Bay East was named top beach in North America, praised for calm, clear waters and wildlife-friendly conditions—another reminder of what the region is protecting. BVI Youth & Sustainable Ideas: CTO’s Regional Nex-Gen Tourism Showcase heads to live finals June 4, with student teams pitching tourism proposals aimed at social, economic, and environmental impact. Disaster Recovery Connectivity: Clearfield says its modular fiber solutions helped support hurricane recovery in the BVI by speeding up broadband restoration and improving long-term network resilience.
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