AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoGun Violence & Public Safety: A 23-year-old, Asani Henry, was fatally shot in the Hospital Ground area of St. Thomas on Tuesday, pushing the territory’s 2026 homicide count to 16, as VIPD urged the public to share tips via WhatsApp and Crime Stoppers. Local Justice & Corruption: Former VIPD Commissioner Ray Martinez was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for a procurement fraud, bribery, and money laundering scheme tied to inflated invoices and personal benefits for a contractor. Territory Politics & Gun Laws: The U.S. Virgin Islands legislature passed Bill 36-0144, which would ban AR-15s, suppressors, and high-capacity magazines, while Attorney General Gordon Rhea backs it and gun-rights groups warn of legal battles. Tourism & Development: Club Med is returning to U.S. shores with plans to acquire and redevelop St. Croix’s Carambola Beach Resort under a long-term lease with VICI Properties, aiming for Club Med’s Exclusive Collection standards. Energy & Shipping: Water Spirit Freight Services resumed cargo operations at Pier 14 in San Juan, restoring service links to St. Croix, St. Thomas, and Tortola. Community Health: The “Shine the Light on Sickle Cell” campaign is set to culminate June 19, World Sickle Cell Awareness Day, with events across the region including the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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