AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMaritime Fees & Local Economy: Rep. Stacey Plaskett says a steep jump in VI maritime fees has hurt the boating industry and pushed vessels to relocate, arguing the fee hike could’ve been phased in instead of hitting all at once. Housing & Disaster Funding: HUD suspended additional federal funding to the VI Housing Finance Authority, citing “corruption, mismanagement, and crime,” freezing access to part of $1.9B in hurricane disaster aid. Cannabis Industry: The VI Office of Cannabis Regulation opened applications for multiple cannabis license categories, with a Sept. 15, 2026 deadline for cultivation, manufacturing, dispensary, micro-cultivation, and research/R&D licenses. Tourism & Hospitality Construction: Club Med broke ground on a new St. Croix resort with VICI Properties, targeting first guests in 2027 and marking the brand’s return to U.S. territory. Food Safety: FDA/CDC traced a Cyclospora outbreak to a Central Mexico farm; Taylor Farms says it will remove contaminated shredded iceberg lettuce from the U.S. market. Ports, Travel & Consumer Friction: Travelers at Cyril E. King Airport reported automated baggage belt failures, turning premium travel into manual hauling. Business & Tech: First Orion launched Mobile Originated Branded Calling with T-Mobile for business customers, extending verified branded calling beyond contact centers. Engineering Contract: GHD won a USACE Savannah District civil works design contract for modeling, coastal and flood-related engineering support.
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