AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMarine Operations: Caribbean hurricane-season guidance says yacht owners should check insurer requirements and prepare formal storm plans; some policies require haul-out and secure ashore storage. Tourism and Charters: Governor-elect Stacey Plaskett will inherit the USVI’s dispute with the BVI over fees on foreign-based charter boats using BVI waters, a key issue for cross-border operators. Cruise Tourism: Royal Caribbean’s 2028 summer schedule includes St. Croix on itineraries from several ports, bringing the island into a broader 11-ship Caribbean lineup. Investment: New federal Opportunity Zone designations include the USVI and take effect Jan. 1, 2027, offering tax incentives for projects in eligible communities. Market Outlook: Updated population projections point to continued decline in the USVI, a potential headwind for housing demand and lenders.
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