AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoLocal Environment Policy: The St. Thomas Senate cleared Bill No. 36-0232, amending the green waste disposal law to allow controlled incineration only when safer options like shredding, mulching, composting and reuse aren’t available. Lawmakers also pushed for sorting rules, reduced incineration activity, stronger fire safety, and steps to cut smoke and particulates near homes, plus startup/shutdown procedures and a mandatory one-week downtime after 10 straight weeks of operation. Tourism & Hospitality: Norwegian Cruise Line set Sept. 4, 2026 as the opening date for Great Tides Waterpark at Great Stirrup Cay, with day passes starting May 28 and private cabanas for up to six guests, plus three new food trucks. Territorial Culture: The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism announced the 2026 St. John Celebration dates—June 14 through July 4—featuring steel pan nights, J’ouvert, boat races, parades and fireworks. Industry & Workforce: A new report flags a labor shortage in the territory, calling for 5,000 to 7,000 additional workers. Public Health: A study says U.S. dengue cases in 2024 jumped 359%, with most infections tied to travel to the Caribbean, including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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