AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoLegal Aid Funding Push: Virgin Islands AG Dave Sunday joined a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general urging Congress to keep funding the Legal Services Corporation in FY2027, arguing civil legal aid is a lifeline for low-income residents and a smart federal investment. Territory Consumer Watch: A St. Croix “Consumer Corner” report flags “Sabra Switch” shrinkflation—10-ounce hummus tubs reportedly being replaced by 8-ounce containers while shelf prices stay high, cutting volume without clear notice. Tourism Media Partnership: The Caribbean Tourism Organization and TEMPO Networks announced a renewed 20-year collaboration to expand Caribbean tourism coverage through digital, social, and broadcast storytelling. Local Governance & Waste/Hotel Finance: Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. approved multiple bills from the 36th Legislature, including measures on mental health education, paid leave for parents of children with disabilities, and controlled incineration for green waste, plus a hotel-related bond proceeds change that lawmakers are urged to clarify. Infrastructure Contract: AECOM says it won a nationwide DHS infrastructure modernization contract covering work across U.S. territories including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Travel Facilitation: CBP expanded Mobile Passport Control to additional U.S. Virgin Islands airports, aiming to speed pre-arrival processing for eligible travelers. Aviation/Connectivity: Southwest and Singapore Airlines launched an interline partnership for single-ticket journeys linking Singapore’s network with nearly 120 Southwest destinations in the U.S.
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