AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTourism & Industry: The Caribbean Tourism Organization is bringing Caribbean Week back to New York starting Monday, June 1, with U.S. Virgin Islands Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. and BVI Premier Natalio Wheatley leading a regional delegation at InterContinental New York Times Square under the theme “One Caribbean: Infinite Experiences.” Local Governance: The St. Thomas Senate advanced a green waste disposal measure allowing controlled incineration only when safer options like shredding, mulching, composting and reuse aren’t available, with added fire-safety and smoke-reduction requirements. Marine & Trade Security: U.S. Coast Guard and Homeland Security partners in San Juan intercepted eight stowaways aboard an inbound barge and transferred them to CBP for processing. Food Systems: A BVI food security and healthy eating commentary argues the territory still relies heavily on imports, leaving families exposed to shocks that can undermine nutrition and stability. Cruise Economy: Norwegian Cruise Line set Sept. 4, 2026 for opening Great Tides Waterpark at Great Stirrup Cay, with day passes and cabanas available ahead of time. Online Safety Policy: A bipartisan coalition of 44 state attorneys general urged Congress to reject the House Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act, saying it would preempt state enforcement and weaken protections for minors.
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