AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCoral & Consumer Health: A new look at sunscreen chemistry says UV filters can harm coral microalgae and worsen bleaching, with some places including the U.S. Virgin Islands banning oxybenzone. Tourism & Air Access: American Airlines is expanding its winter schedule between Miami and St. Thomas to as many as four daily nonstop flights during peak season, making travel and connections easier. Marine Industry & Fees: BVI Premier Natalio Wheatley calls charter yacht fee increases a “tremendous” success, saying the changes boosted revenue and drew more operators to base in the territory. Mobile Connectivity: Liberty VI is offering free international long-distance calls from the U.S. Virgin Islands to Venezuela through June 28 to help customers stay in touch after recent earthquakes. Local Infrastructure Backlog: A federal buildings repair backlog is leaving some facilities with rats, leaks, and broken elevators, highlighting how maintenance delays can hit everyday safety. Cruise Operations: Norwegian Prima is adjusting a 2027 Caribbean itinerary due to port availability, swapping Oranjestad, Aruba for Philipsburg, St. Maarten.
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