AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTourism Calendar: The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism has set the dates for the 2026 St. John Celebration, running June 14 through July 4 in Cruz Bay, with steel pan nights, J’ouvert, village events, and fireworks over the harbor. Local Business/Marina Development: American Yacht Harbor in Red Hook, St. Thomas, asked the Economic Development Commission for an extension of its EDC tax benefits, but the request was paused as officials sought more details on the length of the extension while the operator outlined major upgrades. Hurricane Preparedness: NOAA says the National Hurricane Center’s revamped hurricane cone will now include inland tropical storm and hurricane watches and warnings for the continental U.S., Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, with updated shading to reduce confusion about where hazards can strike. Food Assistance: SUN Bucks Summer EBT is set to begin in June for participating states and territories, with the U.S. Virgin Islands included among the four overseas territories taking part. Regional Tourism Networking: Caribbean Week in New York 2026 kicks off June 1, with Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. and BVI Premier Natalio Wheatley among the leaders expected to attend.
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