AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoLocal Governance: The St. Thomas Senate advanced Bill No. 36-0232 to address the green waste crisis, approving controlled incineration but only as a last resort after options like shredding, mulching, composting and reuse are unavailable; lawmakers also added fire-safety steps, sorting requirements, and limits aimed at reducing smoke and particulates near homes. Maritime & Immigration: The U.S. Coast Guard intercepted eight stowaways on a barge tow arriving in San Juan from Jacksonville, Florida—four Chinese and four Dominican nationals—transferring them to CBP for processing. Business & Finance: Surety One launched BrokerDealerBond.com, a new online portal to help broker-dealers obtain, buy, and manage required bonds more efficiently than phone-and-paper workflows. Tourism & Development: American Yacht Harbor in Red Hook, St. Thomas sought an extension of Economic Development Commission tax benefits tied to upgrades, but the request was paused pending clarification on the extension length. Regional Tourism: Caribbean Week in New York 2026 kicks off June 1 at InterContinental New York Times Square, with U.S. Virgin Islands Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. and BVI Premier Natalio Wheatley among leaders. Regulatory Watch: FCC deadlines continue into June, including Annual EEO Public File Reports due June 1 and foreign sponsorship identification compliance deadlines for broadcasters.
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