AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPublic Access Fight at The Baths: Deputy Premier Julian Fraser says Virgin Gorda’s The Baths and Devil’s Bay must stay open to residents and visitors, pushing back on any plan that would limit access for a luxury cruise operator during peak mornings. Community Pushback: Former Director of Tourism Sharon P. Flax-Brutus and her sister Shereen D. Flax-Charles are urging people to mobilize against “exclusive access” talks, arguing heritage and public rights shouldn’t be traded for payouts. Tourism & Business Spotlight: BVI Premier and Financial Services Minister Lorna Smith and Premier Natalio Wheatley tell India Business Law Journal the territory’s tourism-and-finance mix is a key draw for global business, with 370,000-plus BVI companies. BVI Travel Ideas: A yacht charter review highlights island-hopping in the BVI aboard an Aquila powercat, pitching the region for memorable, hands-on cruising. Weather Watch for Travelers: Tropical Storm Edouard forms in the Gulf and heads toward the Texas-Louisiana coast, with heavy rain and flash-flood risk—an important heads-up for flight and cruise planning. Caribbean Tourism Leadership: VI tourism gets a boost at the ASTA Caribbean Showcase as Hon. Luce Hodge-Smith highlights market-strengthening efforts.
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