AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUSVI–BVI Maritime Talks: The USVI says it wants high-level talks with the British Virgin Islands over a charter-vessel dispute, asking for a response by Sept. 25 about a proposed summit the week of Oct. 12. New Air Service for the Region: Contour Airlines will launch twice-weekly nonstop flights between Trinidad (Piarco) and Dominica (Douglas-Charles) starting Oct. 5, with onward service to San Juan and St. Thomas. Air Access Update: American Airlines is expanding Caribbean and international capacity, adding more winter flights from Miami that include St. Thomas and San Juan. Travel Safety/Health: A stronger-than-usual 4.8 earthquake hit near Guanica, Puerto Rico, and tsunami officials said there’s no tsunami threat to Puerto Rico, the USVI, or the BVI. Local Travel Disruption Watch: Celtic Bank filed to foreclose on St. Thomas properties tied to Hotel 1829 and At Home in the Tropics, alleging a $3.24M SBA-backed loan default. Passport-Free Planning: Guides continue to highlight that Americans can visit US territories like Puerto Rico and the USVI without a passport. Community Events: Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar announced blood-cancer benefit events, including a tropical trip giveaway to Cruz Bay, St. John. Border Enforcement: CBP and Puerto Rico police intercepted an alleged human-smuggling trip from St. Thomas toward Culebra, detaining a family of three Indian nationals and charging the vessel operator.
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