AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTourism: The Botany, a 20-villa luxury retreat on St. Thomas’ west end, is taking reservations for stays starting March 1, 2027, with rates from $1,807 a night. Country singer Ella Langley also found a St. Thomas connection, rescuing two stray dogs and bringing them home to find families. Public Safety: A 20-year-old man’s fatal shooting in St. John’s Bordeaux area brought the territory’s 2026 homicide toll to 47, including the island’s first killing this year. Population: Census projections forecast the U.S. Virgin Islands will lose 41% of its population by 2100, with deaths expected to outnumber births as early as 2027. USVI-BVI Tensions: Outgoing Gov. Albert Bryan warned the territory could face a “hostile” designation amid a dispute over higher charter-yacht fees, saying federal partners are urging a more aggressive response. Agriculture: USDA says African swine fever has not been detected in the territories but urges travelers not to bring pork products, including ham, pernil and pasteles, to the mainland.
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