AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMaritime Policy: USVI Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. is pushing for urgent talks with the British Virgin Islands after U.S. federal agencies raised concerns about BVI’s Commercial Recreational Vessel License rules and how they could affect USVI passenger movement and maritime businesses. Bryan wants an Inter-Virgin Islands Council meeting in Washington during the week of Oct. 12, with federal agencies involved, and asked the BVI to confirm in writing by Sept. 25. Utility & Infrastructure: WAPA’s board approved multiple projects, including 120 decorative streetlights for Christiansted on St. Croix and green composite poles for the National Park on St. John, as the utility continues rebuilding hurricane-damaged infrastructure. Energy Leadership: Dominica-born Lynton Scotland was appointed to the WAPA governing board, bringing decades of engineering, procurement, supply chain, and utility-sector experience. Food Costs: SNAP benefits rise Oct. 1 for most households via the annual COLA, with USVI having its own benefit levels due to higher grocery costs. Local Economy & Tourism: Charlotte Amalie ranked No. 25 in a Top 30 shopping destinations list for the Americas and Caribbean, highlighting waterfront and Havensight shopping.
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