AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCharter Yacht Fees: U.S. Virgin Islands Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. escalated a dispute over Tortola’s commercial recreational vessel license fees, meeting the U.S. Department of the Interior and pushing for an emergency Inter-Virgin Islands Council meeting in Washington the week of Oct. 12, with Premier Natalio Wheatley facing a Sept. 25 written commitment deadline. Public Health: A CDC report on two separate Legionnaires’ disease outbreaks in St. Croix found Legionella in hotel guest-room water systems, including cold lines that can warm in tropical conditions, underscoring the need for warm-climate guidance and for travelers with pneumonia to share where they stayed. Border Security: U.S. Customs and Border Protection Marine Interdiction agents, with Puerto Rico police, intercepted a suspected human smuggling attempt near Culebra; three people were detained and the vessel operator was charged. Travel & Air Service: American Airlines says it’s expanding Caribbean flights from Miami this winter, including added service to St. Thomas and Tortola. Community & Sports: The U.S. Virgin Islands climbed 16 spots in the latest FIBA World Ranking for Women, landing at No. 48. Lottery: Powerball’s estimated $298 million jackpot rolled after Saturday’s drawing; winning numbers were 18-30-41-45-68 with Power Play 10.
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