AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAir Connectivity for St. Croix: United Airlines will launch the only nonstop New York–area route to St. Croix, starting Oct. 31, 2026 with weekly Saturday flights from Newark (Boeing 737-700). Workforce & EMS Training: UVI’s Medical Simulation Center was added to the U.S. Virgin Islands Eligible Training Provider List, enabling WIOA funding for EMT training; cohort 2 completed with 10 graduates on track for national certification. Tourism Industry Pulse: Caribbean Week in New York 2026 is drawing regional ministers and tourism leaders, including USVI officials, as the sector pushes “one Caribbean” branding and connectivity amid shifting traveler preferences. Hurricane Readiness: NOAA is forecasting a below-normal 2026 Atlantic season, while the Coast Guard and local emergency messaging urge residents and businesses to review plans and supplies now. Broadband Funding Match: A new analysis of BEAD spending shows internet providers are putting up more than 37% in private match for approved territory proposals, highlighting how funding rules shape rollout. Local Business Climate: The Virgin Islands’ workforce and training pipeline is getting a boost, but the week’s broader policy signals—from disaster prep to federal funding mechanics—underscore how quickly external decisions can affect local operations.
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