AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoLottery Watch: Powerball climbed to $212 million for Saturday, June 6, with a $94.5 million cash option; tickets cost $2 and are sold in 45 states plus D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, with drawings at 10:59 p.m. Travel & Connectivity: United Airlines announced a new nonstop between St. Croix and Newark starting Oct. 31, 2026 (Saturday-only), giving VI travelers a direct link to the New York area. Local Public Safety: The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of escaped prisoners Jose Almestica and John Burgos, both described as armed and dangerous. Workforce & Health: The University of the Virgin Islands Medical Simulation Center was added to the U.S. Virgin Islands Eligible Training Provider List, enabling WIOA funding for EMT training; cohort 2 has completed the program and graduates are eligible for NREMT certification. Hurricane Prep: NOAA is forecasting a below-normal 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, with 8 to 14 named storms and 3 to 6 hurricanes. Caribbean Spotlight: Caribbean Week in New York 2026 is underway, bringing tourism leaders and ministers together, including participation from the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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