AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTerritory Grid Watch: WAPA says back-to-back overnight blackouts are planned for St. Thomas-St. John (STT-STJ) on July 13 and 14, with St. Croix also seeing ongoing feeder instability, raising fresh concerns for residents and tourism operations. Tariffs and Prices: New York Fed research covering Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands finds many firms that paid import tariffs still plan more price hikes, suggesting tariff-driven inflation pressure could linger. Marine Protection Fight: A lawsuit targets federal delays in designating critical queen conch habitat, naming waters off Florida plus the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, as groups warn of overharvesting, pollution, dredging, and climate impacts. Workforce and Training: AOPA Foundation will expand aviation maintenance and manufacturing education with a new curriculum aimed at easing mechanic shortages—relevant to broader skilled-trades pipelines. Local Labor Politics: The U.S. Virgin Islands Area Labor Federation and IAM members held a debate with gubernatorial candidates, pressing for communication and accountability on working families’ priorities. Tourism & Business Climate: A Caribbean hospitality leader urges clearer, more visible policies to build traveler trust—an issue for operators competing for bookings. Agriculture Preparedness: A farmworker-focused hurricane-season webinar highlights practical preparedness and safety steps for agricultural communities.
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