AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSmall Business: The SBA is accepting nominations for its 2027 awards, including a U.S. Virgin Islands Small Business Person of the Year and national honors for manufacturers and exporters. The deadline is Dec. 7. Air Links: United launched its first Newark–St. Croix service on Oct. 31, adding a direct connection that could support visitor travel and local business. Shipping Costs: Maersk set a $2,000-per-container surcharge from Nov. 27 on qualifying contract cargo from the U.S. Virgin Islands to five Gulf destinations; the charge does not apply to every shipment. Caribbean Industry: A Mexican startup is preparing to make packaging from sargassum, exploring a commercial use for seaweed that burdens Caribbean beaches and tourism.
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