AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoTourism Access: Little St. James, now owned by the U.S. Virgin Islands, remains closed to visitors. It has no public dock or ferry service, and officials have announced no redevelopment plan. Investment: New federal Opportunity Zone designations, including in the USVI, take effect Jan. 1, 2027, offering tax incentives for development in designated communities. Cruise Industry: Royal Caribbean’s summer 2028 schedule includes St. Croix among its Caribbean ports, bringing the island into itineraries across an 11-ship deployment. Marine Services: Governor-elect Stacey Plaskett will inherit a dispute with the British Virgin Islands over higher fees for foreign-based charter operators using BVI waters, a concern for the region’s charter trade.
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