AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMaritime Watch: USVI Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. is pushing for urgent talks with the BVI after U.S. federal agencies flagged concerns about BVI commercial vessel licensing and how it could ripple through USVI passenger movement and maritime businesses, with an Inter-Virgin Islands Council meeting proposed in Washington during the week of Oct. 12. Island Events: St. Croix is bringing back the 2026–27 Crucian Christmas Festival, running Dec. 26 through Jan. 2, with Festival Village, parades, J’ouvert, fireworks, and eight nights of music plus early December pageants and calypso competitions. Community & Benefits: SNAP changes kick in Oct. 1, including higher maximum benefits from the COLA—USVI has its own benefit amounts due to higher grocery costs—and states face new administrative cost responsibilities. Local Culture & Travel: Charlotte Amalie ranked No. 25 in the Americas & Caribbean for shopping destinations, spotlighting Main Street, Havensight Mall, Crown Bay, and duty-free plus local crafts. Time & Daily Life: Daylight saving time ends Nov. 1, 2026—clocks fall back at 2 a.m. local time.
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