AGP Executive Report

Public Service Tech Training: The British Virgin Islands launched the CXC “Excellence in Customer Service” programme with VIPSLI and Customer 1st Caribbean, aiming to upgrade service delivery across the public sector through multi-level training. Cyber & Privacy Enforcement: The FTC finalized an order against Illuminate Education after a breach exposed data for 10.1 million students, highlighting how weak security and slow breach response can trigger federal obligations. Online Safety: A new push to centralize cybercrime and national security policing raises fresh questions about how authorities may access online activity, with VPNs marketed as a privacy layer. Hurricane Tech & Forecasting: NOAA predicts a below-normal 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, while NOAA researchers are also using uncrewed surface robots to collect hurricane eyewall data for better forecasting. Food Safety Alerts: Federal recalls flagged Salmonella contamination and other serious issues in grocery items reaching U.S. and territories, urging shoppers to check batches. BVI Immigration Policy: A proposed “rollover” immigration approach could disrupt businesses that rely on long-term trained workers, according to Mark Vanterpool. Sanctions & Tech Supply Chains: A California tech CEO, Jamshid Ghomi, was charged for allegedly routing U.S. networking and encryption equipment to Iran’s military and nuclear sectors.

Public Service Tech Training: The British Virgin Islands and CXC launched the “Excellence in Customer Service” programme to upgrade public-sector service delivery, built with Customer 1st Caribbean and rolled out through multi-level training for staff and leadership. Cyber & Privacy Enforcement: The FTC finalized an order against Illuminate Education after a breach exposed data for 10.1 million students, highlighting how weak security and slow breach notification can trigger federal action. Online Safety: A new push to protect web browsing privacy is gaining attention as people ask whether authorities can access VPN browsing history. Hurricane Outlook: NOAA predicts a below-normal 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, with 8–14 named storms and fewer hurricanes than average. Food Safety Alerts: Federal regulators issued urgent Salmonella-related recalls tied to imported supply chains, urging shoppers to check product batches. BVI Business & Data Infrastructure: Alpha Compute Corp. (BVI-linked) reported GPUaaS scale-up progress, “Own Your Data” campaign momentum, and its GAMEE acquisition. Regional Tech & Security: A major U.S. case alleges a tech CEO smuggled U.S. networking and encryption gear to Iran’s military and nuclear sectors—another reminder of how sanctions enforcement reaches global supply chains. Hurricane Research Breakthrough: NOAA-backed ocean robot missions deployed from the U.S. Virgin Islands aim to improve hurricane intensity forecasting using real-world measurements.

Public Safety & Governance: St. Croix’s Government House held a “Cabinet Connect” outreach at the Rudolph Shulterbrandt Agricultural Complex, serving nearly 200 residents with meals, health checks, and grooming support—while critics question the role of the Virgin Islands Police Department amid ongoing public scrutiny. Food Safety Alerts: Federal regulators and major retailers issued urgent Salmonella-related recalls tied to imported mainland supply chains, urging shoppers to check packages and discard affected items. Cybersecurity & Privacy: A new push to centralize police cyber and national-security capabilities is raising VPN and browsing-history concerns, with guidance focused on stronger privacy protections. Hurricane Watch: NOAA forecasts a below-normal 2026 Atlantic season, with 8–14 named storms and 3–6 hurricanes, but officials stress preparedness anyway. BVI Public Service Tech Training: The British Virgin Islands launched a CXC “Excellence in Customer Service” programme to upgrade public-sector service delivery through structured training. AI & Government Oversight: A pilot programme in U.S. state government aims to bring oversight to generative AI use, balancing efficiency gains with safeguards. Hurricane Research Tech: NOAA-backed uncrewed ocean robots are being used to collect hurricane data in extreme conditions, including eyewall missions near the U.S. Virgin Islands. Local Tech/Finance Signals: Alpha Compute reported GPUaaS momentum and a GAMEE acquisition, while Consolidated Water declared a quarterly dividend.

BVI Public Service Tech Training: The British Virgin Islands and CXC® launched the Excellence in Customer Service CXC® programme on June 3, rolling out multi-level training with Customer 1st Caribbean Ltd. to improve service delivery across the public sector. AI & Privacy Safety: A new FTC order against Illuminate Education Inc. highlights how weak security and delayed breach notification can trigger major enforcement when companies handle sensitive data. Cybercrime & Online Safety: A guide warns about how authorities may seek web browsing history and why stronger privacy tools (like VPNs) and encryption matter. Hurricane Tech & Research: NOAA says the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is likely below normal, while a separate NOAA robotics effort uses uncrewed ocean vehicles to study hurricane eyewalls for better forecasting. Local Governance & Workforces: Mark Vanterpool cautions that a proposed “rollover” immigration policy could disrupt BVI businesses that rely on long-term worker training. Space/Robotics Research: NOAA’s ocean robot mission marks a breakthrough in hurricane research by collecting real-world data in extreme conditions near the U.S. Virgin Islands. Regional Tourism Strategy: Caribbean Week in New York continues to shift from promotion toward shaping the future of Caribbean tourism, with BVI leaders among participants. Tech Business Update (BVI): Alpha Compute Corp. reports GPUaaS infrastructure is operational and revenue-generating, with its “Own Your Data” campaign now live and the GAMEE acquisition closed.

Sanctions & Cybersecurity: California tech CEO Jamshid Ghomi was arrested over an alleged decade-long scheme to route U.S. networking, security, and encryption gear to Iran’s military and nuclear-linked customers—prosecutors say he used the codeword “Motherland” and avoided OFAC licensing. Public Service Tech: The British Virgin Islands launched the CXC “Excellence in Customer Service” programme to upgrade public-sector service delivery, built with Customer 1st Caribbean and rolled out through multi-level training for staff and leadership. Hurricane Tech & Planning: NOAA forecast a below-normal 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, with 8–14 named storms and 3–6 hurricanes, while urging residents to keep preparedness plans current. Coastal Energy Reliability: A corrosion design framework aims to extend the life of coastal solar PV and battery energy storage systems by accounting for salt, humidity, UV, and harsh weather impacts on outdoor electrical equipment. AI Governance: A Michigan pilot program seeks to rein in the “wild west” of generative AI use in state government by adding oversight before broader rollout. STEM Innovation: Drone soccer in Jamaica showcased how aviation, coding, and engineering can open new STEM pathways for youth—an idea with clear regional relevance.

Public Service Tech Training: CXC and the Virgin Islands government launched the Excellence in Customer Service programme on June 3, rolling out multi-level training with Customer 1st Caribbean Ltd to improve how public services are delivered across the territory. AI & Work Policy: Mark Vanterpool warned that a proposed “rollover” immigration policy could disrupt BVI businesses that invest years training workers, even as some residents push for stricter immigration controls. Cybersecurity/Space: WISeKey and WISeSat.Space filed an amended draft registration statement with the U.S. SEC tied to a proposed business combination, aiming to bring the combined company to Nasdaq under “WSAT.” Hurricane Research: NOAA and partners deployed uncrewed surface robots near the U.S. Virgin Islands to study hurricanes in extreme conditions, with real-time data feeding forecasters. Energy Reliability: WAPA CEO Karl Knight said a Randolph Harley Power Plant failure triggered St. Thomas/St. John outages, citing a unit trip and cascading technical issues. Digital Money: A new discussion on the “digital money supply” highlights why stablecoins may need central-bank backing to work at scale. Scam Alert: Medicare Fraud Prevention Week spotlights a fast-growing 2026 phone scam using AI voice cloning to impersonate family members.

Public Service Tech Training: The Virgin Islands and CXC launched the Excellence in Customer Service CXC® programme on June 3, rolling out multi-level training with VIPSLI and Customer 1st Caribbean Ltd. to improve service delivery across the territory’s public sector. Coastal Energy Durability: A new corrosion-design framework targets longer life for coastal solar PV and BESS by accounting for salt air, humidity, wind-driven rain, and UV beyond standard electrical design assumptions. Cyber & Sanctions Enforcement: Federal prosecutors charged Jamshid Ghomi, a U.S.-Iranian tech CEO, alleging a decade-long scheme to supply U.S. networking, security, and encryption gear to Iran’s military and nuclear-linked customers. Hurricane Research Push: NOAA-backed uncrewed ocean robots were deployed near the U.S. Virgin Islands to collect real-time hurricane data, aiming to improve intensity forecasts and support the National Hurricane Center. AI Governance Watch: A Michigan pilot programme would study generative AI use in state government to boost efficiency while adding oversight—an approach other U.S. territories may watch closely. Regional Connectivity: United Airlines announced a new nonstop Newark–St. Croix route starting Oct. 31, 2026, ending a decades-long gap in direct service.

Sanctions & Cyber Tech: Dual U.S.-Iranian CEO Jamshid Ghomi was arrested over an alleged decade-long scheme to route U.S. networking, security, and encryption gear to Iran’s military and nuclear-linked entities, with prosecutors saying the operation used eBay/PayPal, UAE intermediaries, and generated over $15M. Hurricane Science: NOAA and partners deployed five uncrewed ocean robots near the U.S. Virgin Islands to study hurricanes, including sending vehicles into eyewalls, aiming to improve intensity forecasts and feed real-time data to the National Hurricane Center. Local Preparedness: With the Atlantic season starting June 1, NOAA’s outlook points to a below-normal year, but residents are urged to review plans and kits anyway. AI Governance: A Michigan pilot program targets the “wild west” of generative AI use in state government by adding oversight and guardrails. BVI Tech & Space: WISeKey and WISeSat filed an amended SEC registration draft tied to a proposed business combination expected to trade on Nasdaq as WSAT. Digital Infrastructure: BlockBooster invested $10M in SignalPlus’ Series B1 to expand institutional crypto derivatives infrastructure, with plans to add agentic AI to trading workflows. Tourism Tech & Travel: Caribbean Week in New York 2026 convened CTO leaders including the British Virgin Islands to push connectivity and “infinite experiences.” Power Reliability (VI): WAPA said St. Thomas/St. John outages were triggered by a Randolph Harley Power Plant unit tripping offline to a fuel valve error, causing cascading technical issues. STEM Spotlight: Drone soccer in Jamaica showcased how aviation, coding, and engineering can pull youth into STEM. Mosquito Control: Google’s “Debug” project plans to release up to 32M sterile “good” mosquitoes in Florida, building on prior releases including in the British Virgin Islands.

Cyber & Space Finance: WISeKey and WISeSat filed an amended Form F-4 with the U.S. SEC for a proposed business combination that could bring the combined company to Nasdaq as “WSAT,” signaling continued momentum in secure satellite communications and digital identity. Sanctions Tech Crackdown: U.S. authorities arrested Jamshid Ghomi, accused of smuggling U.S. networking and encryption gear to Iran’s military and nuclear programs via front companies and cross-border routes. BVI Digital Infrastructure & Investment: BlockBooster backed SignalPlus with a $10M investment as an anchor in its $50M Series B1, aiming to expand institutional-grade crypto derivatives infrastructure and roll out “SignalPlus 2.0” with agentic AI. Local Governance & Safety Tech: Residents in Tortola questioned newly placed mobile surveillance camera units, including whether facial recognition-style tech is involved, as police declined to clarify details. STEM & Youth Innovation: Jamaica Drone Soccer showcased drone sport as a STEM pathway, blending aviation, coding, engineering, and esports for youth development. Hurricane Outlook: NOAA forecast a below-normal 2026 Atlantic season (8–14 named storms), but stressed that even quieter years can still bring major impacts. Entrepreneurship (VI): The VI Entrepreneurial Education Programme graduated 26 entrepreneurs, with officials urging businesses to adopt emerging tech like AI.

Cyber & Security: US-Iranian tech CEO Jamshid Ghomi was arrested on federal sanctions charges, accused of using cross-border purchases and intermediaries to supply U.S. networking and encryption gear to Iran’s nuclear and military-linked customers. Local Courts: St. Croix court dockets are packed again, with prosecutors pushing felony cases tied to domestic violence violations, firearms, and burglary. Power & Resilience: WAPA says St. Thomas and St. John outages were triggered by a failure at the Randolph Harley Power Plant, starting with a unit tripping offline and cascading technical issues. STEM Spotlight: Drone soccer is being showcased as a new STEM pathway, blending aviation, coding, engineering, and esports-style competition. Health Tech & Environment: Google’s “Debug” mosquito program seeks approval to release millions of “good” mosquitoes in Florida, aiming to cut disease spread without chemicals or genetic modification. BVI Tech & Governance: BVI News reports residents are questioning new mobile surveillance camera units on Tortola, including whether facial recognition-style tech is involved. Broadband Funding: A BEAD update says private ISP match funding is set to exceed required levels, with major dollars flowing into broadband expansion plans across U.S. states and territories. Entrepreneurship: The Virgin Islands Entrepreneurial Education Programme graduated 26 entrepreneurs, with officials urging participants to adopt emerging technologies like AI.

Power & Resilience: WAPA CEO Karl Knight says St. Thomas/St. John outages were triggered by a Randolph Harley Power Plant failure—Unit 27 tripped offline due to a fuel valve error, leading to cascading technical issues and widespread disruption. Broadband Funding: A new analysis says ISPs are lining up to add about $11.4B in private cash to match BEAD broadband projects—well above the 25% minimum—though USVI isn’t included due to other commitments. Hurricane Outlook: NOAA forecasts a below-normal 2026 Atlantic season (55% chance), with 8–14 named storms and 3–6 hurricanes, but warns that even quieter years can still bring major impacts. Local Tech & Training: The VI Entrepreneurial Education Programme graduated 26 entrepreneurs, with Junior Minister Lorna Smith urging businesses to adopt emerging tech, including AI. AI Mosquito Control: Google’s “Debug” plan seeks approval to release up to 32 million “good” Wolbachia mosquitoes in Florida and California—sterile, non-biting males meant to cut disease spread. Cybersecurity Watch: A NASCIO-Deloitte study finds state CISO confidence in protecting public data fell from 48% to 22%, with third-party breaches and AI-enabled attacks topping concerns. BVI Governance Tech: Questions are swirling after mobile surveillance camera units with advanced capabilities were spotted around Tortola, including near Government House and the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex. Business & AI Infrastructure: SOLAI announced a deal to buy a 51% stake in NEURALAND, aiming to expand AI-first tech and hardware capabilities.

Energy & Resilience: WAPA CEO Karl Knight says St. Thomas/St. John outages were triggered by a Randolph Harley Power Plant unit tripping offline to a fuel valve error, causing cascading technical issues and major weekend disruption. Hurricane Tech & Preparedness: NOAA forecasts a below-normal 2026 Atlantic season (55% chance), with 8–14 named storms and El Niño expected to play a role; NOAA also highlights improved forecasting tools. Public Safety Tech: Questions are swirling in Tortola after mobile surveillance camera units with advanced features (including facial recognition-style tech) were spotted around Government House, the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex, and Wickham’s Cay. AI & Business Skills: The VI’s Entrepreneurial Education Programme graduates 26 entrepreneurs, with a push to adopt emerging tech like AI. Health Tech (Regional): Google’s “Debug” project seeks approval to release up to 32 million Wolbachia-carrying “good” mosquitoes in Florida, building on earlier releases in the BVI. Cybersecurity Watch: A NASCIO-Deloitte study finds state CISO confidence in protecting public data fell from 48% to 22%, with AI-enabled attacks and third-party breaches top concerns. Local Infrastructure: RDA signs a $463,087.20 contract for Major Peebles Wing clinic lobby renovations as part of a broader health services upgrade. Tourism & Connectivity: Caribbean Week in New York 2026 brings regional tourism leaders together under “One Caribbean: Infinite Experiences,” including BVI representation.

BVI 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.

Entrepreneurship & Skills: 26 entrepreneurs and business owners in the Virgin Islands completed the Department of Trade’s Entrepreneurial Education Programme with training in business planning, marketing, finance, and operations, and a ministerial push to “embrace AI” for MSMEs. Public Service Pathways: Deputy Governor David D. Archer Jr. urged young Virgin Islanders to gain overseas experience, then return to strengthen the public service, highlighting the HR Quest BVI plan and summer apprentice opportunities. AI & Tech Investment: SOLAI announced it will acquire a 51% stake in Singapore AI firm NEURALAND, aiming to accelerate its AI-first platform and personal AI ecosystem. Hurricane Outlook: NOAA predicts a below-normal 2026 Atlantic hurricane season (8–14 named storms; 3–6 hurricanes), with El Niño expected to play a role. BVI Digital Regulation: BIT says its Matrixport Technologies Ltd received BVI FSC approval for a SIBA investment licence and VASP registration. Connectivity After Storms: Clearfield says its modular fiber solutions helped BVI providers restore and expand broadband after severe weather. Energy Reliability: U.S. Virgin Islands reported weekend blackouts tied to power plant instability, with large portions of St. Thomas affected. Cyber Readiness: A NASCIO-Deloitte study finds state CISO confidence fell from 48% to 22%, citing third-party breaches and AI-enabled attacks. Health Infrastructure: The RDA signed a $463,087 renovation contract for the Major Peebles Wing clinics’ lobby as part of broader health infrastructure upgrades. Tourism Tech & Youth: Caribbean Week in New York brings regional tourism leadership, while the CTO’s Nex-Gen Tourism Showcase advances BVI student teams to live finals in Manhattan.

USVI Energy Crunch: St. Thomas and St. John saw weekend blackouts tied to mechanical instability at a power plant, with utility warnings that outages could last about two hours as crews worked to restore service. Caribbean Week Tech & Tourism: British Virgin Islands officials are among the regional leaders heading to Caribbean Week in New York, where tourism ministers and commissioners will push for stronger air connectivity and resilience. Cybersecurity Watch: A new NASCIO-Deloitte study reports state CISO confidence plunging from 48% to 22%, with third-party breaches and AI-enabled attacks topping the threat list—plus shrinking support. BVI Health Infrastructure: The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency signed a $463,087.20 contract for renovations to the Major Peebles Wing Clinics’ lobby at Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital. Digital Finance Regulation: BIT says its Matrixport Technologies unit received BVI FSC approval for a SIBA Investment Business Licence and VASP registration, expanding regulated digital asset services. BVI Broadband After Storms: Clearfield highlights modular fiber deployments supporting hurricane recovery and faster restoration of communications across the British Virgin Islands. Youth Tourism Innovation: BVI students advance to the CTO’s 2026 Regional Nex-Gen Tourism Showcase finals in New York, pitching investment-ready, sustainable tourism proposals.

BVI Health Infrastructure: The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) and the Government of the Virgin Islands signed a $463,087.20 contract for renovations to the Major Peebles Wing Clinics’ lobby at Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital in Road Town, supporting the BVI Health Services Authority Infrastructure Improvement Programme. Digital Assets Regulation: BIT says the BVI Financial Services Commission has approved Matrixport Technologies Ltd for a SIBA Investment Business Licence (Category 2) and a Virtual Asset Service Provider registration, expanding regulated digital-asset activity under BVI frameworks. AI & Robotics Funding (BVI JV): Mint Incorporation’s Aspiration X and Rice Robotics are forming a new BVI joint venture, Rice Robotics AGI Holding Limited, with HK$15M funding to develop and sell AI companion robots. Connectivity for Disaster Recovery: Clearfield highlights modular fiber deployments in the British Virgin Islands, working with BVI Cable TV and CCT to speed restoration and improve long-term network resilience after storms. Tourism Tech Showcase: The CTO’s 2026 Regional Nex-Gen Tourism Showcase finals will be held June 4 in New York, with BVI student teams presenting investment-ready proposals. Local Tech/Skills Support: The VI Board of Career and Technical Education is moving to create an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit to fund trade students and classroom supplies outside tight government budget cycles.