AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Pushback: Environmental and community leaders across the Marianas, American Samoa, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands are urging CNMI Gov. David Apatang to formally oppose the federal PACM-2 deep sea mining lease sale, calling for the Interior Department to suspend or cancel the process and for more public outreach before the October deadline. USVI Consumer Safety: The VI Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs is warning residents to stop using recalled scented Mistolin and Lestoil cleaners sold in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, after Clorox Puerto Rico recalled about 6.3 million bottles over possible Pseudomonas aeruginosa contamination—especially risky for people with weakened immune systems or medical devices. Local Payments Guidance: DLCA says pennies remain legal tender in the U.S. Virgin Islands and businesses can’t use penny shortages to justify rounding up, refusing cash, or removing required payment options. Tourism & Travel Industry: ClubMed Lifestyle Group joined the WTTC as a global member, while Southwest announced its first airport lounges (including routes tied to the Caribbean) and Royal Caribbean floated out its fourth Icon-class ship, Hero of the Seas, with Charlotte Amalie listed on the 2027 itineraries. Aviation Loyalty: Delta rolled out a limited-time credit card offer that could earn new SkyMiles Amex members two round-trip Comfort Flight Certificates plus 50,000 bonus miles, with travel options including the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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