AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBirthright Citizenship Fight: Virginia Rep. Morgan Griffith’s “End Birthright Citizenship for Territories Act” would limit automatic citizenship for children born in Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and CNMI to those with a U.S. citizen or permanent resident parent starting in 2027—sparking backlash from territorial leaders who say the move targets families and ignores local input. Local Governance & Economy: USVI Delegate Stacey Plaskett says new maritime fees are hitting the boating industry hard and urges a more gradual approach. Regional Travel & Lifestyle: Contour Airlines announced new nonstop service linking St. Thomas and St. Maarten (starting Oct. 5, 2026), plus a Dominica–Trinidad route, aiming to boost multi-island trips and connectivity. Public Health: CDC closed the multistate Salmonella outbreak tied to imported moringa leaf powder after 131 illnesses across 38 states, with Puerto Rico and USVI among distribution areas. Youth & Community: Ten USVI undergrads completed the CREW fellowship and presented public health research; and the inaugural U15 Girls Goombay Cup brings Caribbean teams including the USVI to the Bahamas this weekend. Entrepreneurship: SBA launched a $6M Women’s Business Center modernization competition, with the U.S. Virgin Islands among targeted territories.
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