AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoU.S. Virgin Islands Tourism: The VI Department of Tourism, with the Division of Festivals, announced the 2026 St. John Celebration dates—June 14 through July 4—with steel pan nights, J’ouvert, village events, boat races, parades, and fireworks over Cruz Bay. St. Thomas Marina Update: American Yacht Harbor in Red Hook is seeking an extension of Economic Development Commission tax benefits, but the request was paused as officials asked for more details on the length of the extension while the operator outlined major upgrades. Travel Planning & Safety: NOAA’s hurricane cone for 2026 is getting clearer for inland communities, adding land-based watches and warnings and changing how the cone is shaded. Cruise Industry Watch (Bahamas): Norwegian Cruise Line set Sept. 4, 2026 for opening Great Tides Waterpark at Great Stirrup Cay, with day passes and private cabanas starting to sell for eligible sailings. Health Alert for Travelers: A new report says U.S. dengue cases in 2024 jumped 359%, with most infections tied to international travel—Caribbean destinations, including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, are a major share.
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