AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTax Standing: The EU kept the U.S. Virgin Islands on its list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions, which now names eight jurisdictions after Panama and Vietnam were removed. Tourism: The territory ranked second in Caribbean growth for both stayover arrivals, up 16.4%, and cruise arrivals, up 40.2%—a boost for hotels, shops and excursion operators. Air Access: New twice-weekly Contour flights between Trinidad and Dominica offer connections to St. Thomas; December seat capacity to Puerto Rico and the USVI is up 7.6% combined despite Spirit Airlines’ exit. Resort Operations: Divi Carina Bay remains closed without power after a Sept. 30 fire; 51 guests were relocated, the casino reopened, and employees are being paid during inspections. Higher Education: UVI full-time tuition is set to rise about 56% in Spring 2027. Small Business: SBA nominations are open for 2027 small-business awards, including a USVI honoree; the deadline is Dec. 7. Charter Trade: BVI Premier Natalio Wheatley says local officials—not the UK—are responsible for resolving the charter-fee dispute, which USVI operators say is hurting business.
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