AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoLocal Governance: Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. signed Bill No. 36-0144 into law, overhauling the USVI’s firearm licensing and registration rules to tighten standards, reduce subjective discretion, and align with recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings. Telecom & Community Support: Liberty VI is offering free international long-distance calls from the USVI to Venezuela through June 28 to help customers check on relatives and coordinate aid after recent earthquakes. Disaster Readiness & Risk: A major double earthquake hit Venezuela, triggering tsunami alerts across the Caribbean, including precautions for Puerto Rico and the USVI, as crews assess damage and respond to injuries. Insurance & Consumer Protection: The VI Division of Banking, Insurance and Financial Regulation issued Bulletin 2026-04 after Act No. 9100 increased the Virgin Islands Insurance Guaranty Fund funding level to $55 million and raised the insolvency payout limit to $75,000 less $50 for future claims. Tourism & Travel: Norwegian Cruise Line promoted summer deals on close-to-home Caribbean and Bahamas sailings that include stops at St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands.
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