AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBVI Public Safety Tech: Residents in Tortola are questioning newly spotted mobile surveillance camera units, with claims they may include advanced CCTV and facial-recognition-style tech, but police have not yet answered what the systems are for. Hurricane Forecasting: NOAA predicts a calmer 2026 Atlantic season, with a 55% chance of below-normal activity and 8–14 named storms, driven in part by expected El Niño conditions. Cybersecurity Watch: A new NASCIO-Deloitte study finds state CISO confidence in protecting public data has fallen from 48% to 22%, with third-party breaches and AI-enabled attacks topping concerns—relevant for VI digital governance too. AI + Business in the BVI: SOLAI announced it will buy a 51% stake in NEURALAND, aiming to accelerate its AI-first tech roadmap. Local Economy & Skills: 26 entrepreneurs complete a BVI Entrepreneurial Education Programme, with a push to “embrace AI” and strengthen MSME planning and operations. Health Infrastructure: The BVI Recovery and Development Agency signed a $463K contract for renovations to the Major Peebles Wing clinics’ lobby. Energy Reliability (USVI): Weekend blackouts hit St. Thomas and St. John due to power plant instability, leaving much of St. Thomas without service.
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