AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWorkforce & Health: UVI’s Medical Simulation Center was added to the U.S. Virgin Islands Eligible Training Provider List, unlocking WIOA funding for EMT training; the center also marked Cohort 2’s completion with 10 graduates now eligible for NREMT certification. Public Safety: The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the capture of escaped, armed fugitives Jose Almestica and John Burgos, warning the public not to approach them. Transportation: United Airlines announced a new weekly nonstop between St. Croix and Newark starting Oct. 31, 2026—closing a long gap in direct service to the New York area. Hurricane Readiness: With the Atlantic season underway, NOAA and the Coast Guard are urging residents and mariners across the region—including the U.S. Virgin Islands—to prepare now, even if forecasts call for a below-normal season. Tourism & Community: Caribbean Week in New York 2026 is underway, bringing regional tourism leaders together with the U.S. Virgin Islands among the delegations.
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