AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoConsumer Safety: The VI Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs warned residents and visitors to stop using recalled Clorox Puerto Rico-made scented Mistolin and Lestoil cleaners (about 6.3 million bottles) due to possible Pseudomonas aeruginosa contamination, with higher risk for people who are immunocompromised or use external medical devices. Local Business & Payments: DLCA also reminded USVI businesses that pennies still count as legal tender and that a penny shortage doesn’t justify refusing cash, rounding up routinely, or dropping payment options required by territorial law. Tourism & Hospitality: Royal Caribbean floated out its fourth Icon-class ship, Hero of the Seas, with a planned 2027 debut and an itinerary that includes Charlotte Amalie (St. Thomas) and Philipsburg (St. Maarten). Regional Environment & Industry: Environmental groups from the Marianas, American Samoa, Puerto Rico, and the USVI urged CNMI Gov. David Apatang to oppose a federal deep-sea mining lease sale near the Marianas, calling for the process to be suspended or terminated. Food & Culture: Mama Maisa’s Pepper Sauce highlighted its USVI roots and multi-generation recipe behind a growing Caribbean specialty brand.
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