AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoTourism and Air Links: U.S. Virgin Islands stayover and cruise arrivals are growing among the Caribbean’s fastest, while December seat capacity to the USVI and Puerto Rico is up at least 7.6% despite Spirit Airlines’ shutdown. New Contour service between Trinidad and Dominica also offers connections to St. Thomas. BVI Charter Dispute: BVI Premier Natalio Wheatley says the local government—not the UK—is responsible for resolving the dispute over charter fees, a conflict USVI operators say has hurt access to BVI waters. Tax Status: The EU kept the USVI on its list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions in its latest update, alongside American Samoa, Guam and six others. Small Business: The SBA is accepting nominations for its 2027 awards, including the USVI’s Small Business Person of the Year; submissions are due Dec. 7. Caribbean Film: Jamaican thriller Stew Peas is set for an Oct. 29 release in the USVI, with screenings planned in St. Thomas and St. Croix.
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