AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUSVI & Caribbean Earthquakes: USGS reports 13 quakes in and around Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands over 24 hours, including a 3.5 in Charlotte Amalie and a 3.5 near Cruz Bay; no tsunami threat for the U.S. East Coast. USVI Courts/Tax: Stephen Deckoff, described as the billionaire owner of Caribbean islands once linked to Jeffrey Epstein, sued the U.S. Virgin Islands for a $5.7M+ income tax refund tied to whether he was a “bona fide resident” in 2021. Public Health/Consumer Safety: A lawsuit targets Clorox over the Sept. 3 recall of 6M+ bottles of Mistolin and Lestoil after contamination with Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Local Economy/Community: Bank of Nevis recognized long-time customers CARIB Brewery and LEFCO Equipment & Rental, highlighting local business ties. Tech & Travel for USVI Buyers: Apple says iPhone 18 Pro is eSIM-only (no SIM tray) in 12 markets including the U.S. Virgin Islands, with carrier selection still happening at checkout. Lottery: Powerball jackpot climbs to $251M after no top-tier winner; next drawing Monday.
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