AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMaritime & Ports: The Virgin Islands Port Authority is moving ahead with a $22.4 million upgrade of the Wilfred “Bomba” Allick Marine Terminal on St. Croix, now in design, with planned structural repairs, new mooring and fendering gear, and container-yard pavement work. Cruise Tourism: The U.S. Virgin Islands ranked among the Caribbean’s fastest-growing cruise destinations, welcoming 493,397 passenger arrivals in Jan–Mar 2026—up 29.3% year over year—boosted by activity around the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park. Food Safety: A Class I recall was issued for about 29,628 pounds of raw, frozen boneless beef imported from Argentina after it entered commerce without mandatory U.S. reinspection; Caribbean distributors, including in the U.S. Virgin Islands, are urged to audit freezer stock. Water & Infrastructure (Region): Puerto Rico’s drought-driven water rationing is leaving 180,000 households with limited access, while officials face criticism over management and aging pipes. Agriculture Education: The National FFA Organization reported record growth to 1,053,847 student members in 2025–2026, including students in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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