AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAir Travel & Airport Experience: Passengers at Cyril E. King Airport in St. Thomas are blasting the Virgin Islands Port Authority and airlines after automated baggage conveyor belts reportedly failed during a record 91°F heatwave, forcing travelers to move luggage manually. Health & Safety: DPNR’s weekly beach water report flags one St. Thomas shoreline as unsafe, while St. Croix results are missing due to a lab equipment malfunction that ruined samples. Resort Development: Club Med officially broke ground on Club Med St. Croix, a 150-room all-inclusive opening in 2027, aiming to create about 200 jobs with most roles filled locally. Cruise Demand: New data show USVI cruise passenger arrivals surged in Q1 2026, with St. Thomas and St. Croix driving faster growth than any other Caribbean destination. New Flight Options: Southwest is expanding Caribbean service with new Saturday-only routes from Nashville to Aruba, Montego Bay, and St. Thomas starting March 13, 2027. Local Public Safety: A 68-year-old man was arrested on St. Croix for DUI after a Northside Road traffic stop. Policy Watch (Citizenship): Federal legislation would end automatic birthright citizenship for people born in US territories on or after Jan. 1, 2027, drawing strong opposition from territorial advocates and Del. Moylan.
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