AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoLocal Law & Order: A St. Croix man, Quasheem Christian, was ordered to 24-hour house arrest and GPS monitoring after a judge found probable cause in a police chase where officers say a Glock 19 fell from his waistband; charges tied to a rifle in a backpack were not upheld. Ferry & Getting Around: The VI Public Services Commission deferred a decision on St. Thomas–St. John ferry rates after operators challenged the hearing examiner’s report, which had recommended about a 21% rate-base cut. Inter-Island Service Disruption: Aquatic Rentals announced it will suspend ferry service between the VI and USVI indefinitely, effective Aug. 31. Cruise & Tourism Momentum: The VI ranked among the Caribbean’s fastest-growing cruise destinations, with 493,397 cruise passenger arrivals Jan–Mar 2026 (up 29.3%). Air Access: Southwest will add nonstop Nashville–St. Thomas service starting March 13, 2027, boosting travel options for visitors. Lodging Spotlight: Preferred Hotels & Resorts added The Botany in St. Thomas to its independent luxury portfolio. Sports: The U.S. Virgin Islands won the Nike RBI Softball World Series championship.
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