AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAir Travel for the U.S. Virgin Islands: United Airlines announced a new nonstop route from St. Croix (STX) to Newark (EWR) starting Oct. 31, 2026—once a week on Saturdays—giving VI travelers a direct link to the New York area. Local Workforce & Health Care: The University of the Virgin Islands Medical Simulation Center was added to the U.S. Virgin Islands Eligible Training Provider List, unlocking WIOA funding for EMT training; 10 residents completed Cohort 2 and are now eligible for NREMT certification. Public Safety: The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of two armed and dangerous escapees, Jose Almestica and John Burgos. Medicare Fraud Prevention: Medicare Fraud Prevention Week highlights new scam tactics, including phone fraud schemes that can use AI voice cloning to trick beneficiaries into sharing Medicare information. Territorial Democracy: A bipartisan congressional briefing renewed calls for full democratic rights for Americans in U.S. territories, including the U.S. Virgin Islands, who have no voting representation in Congress. Hurricane Outlook: NOAA is forecasting a below-normal 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, with 8 to 14 named storms expected.
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