AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBVI Charter Dispute: BVI Premier Natalio Wheatley says charter-fee negotiations with the U.S. Virgin Islands are a local matter for the two territories, amid concerns that the fees are hurting USVI-based operators’ access to BVI waters. Tourism Growth: The USVI ranked second in the Caribbean for both stayover growth, up 16.4%, and cruise growth, up 40.2%, drawing more vacationers and day visitors. Regional Air Links: Contour Airlines has launched twice-weekly Trinidad–Dominica flights, with same-plane connections through Port of Spain to St. Thomas. Sailing Calendar: The first USVI Sailing Week is set for April 8–11, 2027, combining races, island-hopping, boating displays and events across St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix. Cruise News: Royal Caribbean’s Hero of the Seas, sailing from Miami in August 2027, is slated to visit Charlotte Amalie on some Eastern Caribbean itineraries.
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