AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMaritime & Tourism Policy: The USVI and BVI charter-vessel fee fight is heating up, with reports saying the USVI has asked for high-level talks in the week of Oct. 12 and a response by Sept. 25, as St. Thomas and St. John operators argue BVI licensing costs and rules put them at a competitive disadvantage. Local Infrastructure: WAPA approved Christiansted streetlight and St. John National Park pole projects, including 120 decorative streetlights tied into the grid, with design questions raised about light pollution and night-sky impacts. Events on St. Croix: St. Croix is set to bring back the 2026–27 Crucian Christmas Festival, running Dec. 26–Jan. 2, with Festival Village, pageantry, J’ouvert, eight nights of music, and fireworks. Sailing Spotlight: St. Croix will host the 2026 ISCA Sunfish World Championship Nov. 4–14, a qualifying event for the Pan American Games, with racing based at the Christiansted Fort area. Shopping Buzz: Charlotte Amalie ranked No. 25 in the Americas & Caribbean for 2026 shopping destinations, highlighting Main Street, Havensight Mall, Crown Bay, and duty-free plus local crafts.
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