AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAir Connectivity: United Airlines announced a new nonstop route between St. Croix (STX) and Newark/New York (EWR), starting Oct. 31, 2026, with weekly Saturday service—an upgrade for residents and a boost for St. Croix tourism and business travel. Aviation Reliability: Newark Liberty is leading major Northeast airports for on-time performance in 2026, after FAA staffing, technology, and schedule changes helped stabilize operations following spring 2025 disruptions. Energy & Resilience: St. Thomas and St. John saw weekend blackouts tied to mechanical issues at a power plant, with V.I. Water and Power Authority warning of outages and noting ongoing energy insecurity challenges. Coastal Power Design: A corrosion-focused design framework for coastal PV and BESS projects highlights how salt air and humidity can shorten equipment life if electrical protection isn’t planned for the environment. Tourism Industry: Caribbean Week in New York 2026 is underway, bringing CTO ministers and commissioners—including USVI leaders—together to strengthen regional tourism strategy and connectivity. Consumer Protection: The FTC finalized a modified order against Illuminate Education over alleged failures to secure sensitive student data, underscoring stricter federal expectations for privacy and security. Local Governance & Services: A USVI election-season snapshot shows a crowded field of candidates, raising questions about how parties shape platforms and governance.
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