AGP Executive Report
Last update: 13 hours agoTourism & Economy: BVI Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley pushed back on doubts about whether visitor growth is translating into real value for residents, citing about 850,000 visitors in the first half of 2026 and saying much of the gain is driven by cruise tourism. New Resort Boost (USVI): Club Med has broken ground on Club Med St. Croix, a major all-inclusive development slated to welcome its first guests in 2027—its only property in a U.S. territory. Travel Disruption (USVI): Travelers at Cyril E. King Airport (STT) complained after automated baggage belts failed during extreme heat, forcing passengers to move luggage manually. Air Access (Caribbean): Southwest announced more nonstop Caribbean options from the U.S., including Nashville-to-Aruba and Nashville-to-St. Thomas (plus other Caribbean routes), starting March 2027. Local Power Update (BVI): BVIEC says Virgin Gorda’s frequent outages are tied to Transmission & Distribution system issues, with high-voltage line maintenance planned. Policy Watch (US Citizenship): A new push in Congress would end automatic birthright citizenship for people born in U.S. territories on/after Jan. 1, 2027, drawing strong opposition. Health Alert Follow-up (USVI): Federal investigators traced the Cyclospora outbreak to a Central Mexico farm and reported a major source removal from the U.S. market.
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