AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCoral Recovery Tech: Scientists are testing underwater “reef boomboxes” that play recordings of healthy reefs to help attract fish and coral larvae back after bleaching—an approach tied to a Nature study and now relevant to Caribbean reef resilience. Insurance & Local Industry: AM Best has placed Topa Insurance Company’s ratings under review, including its U.S. Virgin Islands subsidiary Dorchester Insurance Company Ltd., as a proposed acquisition by Wintaai America moves through post-filing scrutiny. Horse Racing Update (STT): With feature-race horses Ghostinyou and Fighting Back scratched, Neural Network won the Lieutenant Governor’s Cup at Clinton E. Phipps Racetrack on St. Thomas. Tourism Momentum (Caribbean/USVI): New Caribbean Tourism Organization figures point to continued growth across the region, while separate coverage highlights U.S. Virgin Islands airlift gains—American Airlines adding up to four daily nonstop flights from Miami to St. Thomas in peak season. Marine Fees in the BVI: BVI Premier Natalio Wheatley says charter yacht fee increases are boosting revenue and drawing more operators, a reminder of how licensing costs can reshape regional marine business. EB-5 Policy Shift: USCIS released proposed regulations implementing the 2022 EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act, including a potential move away from using EB-5 capital for bridge financing—important for investor-driven development models.
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