AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoU.S. Virgin Islands Water & Politics: Tortola’s Julian Willock thanked the government for refurbishing the Hannah Hill Reservoir, saying valves were reopened Oct. 2 and residents should now get more reliable water, while he vowed to keep pushing on roads and other infrastructure. Higher Education Costs: UVI President Dr. Safiya George says full-time on-campus undergraduate tuition will jump about 56% in Spring 2027 (in-territory from $2,650 to $4,125 per semester), with per-credit rates staying the same. Heritage Push: Independent at-large candidate Sandra Phillip-Hodge called for a “revolution” in historical preservation, arguing residents need better education to protect heritage sites and support tourism. Local Culture & Health: A VI Department of Culture workshop taught residents about local bush and medicinal plants, aiming to preserve traditional knowledge and promote natural wellness. St. Croix Sports Win: Buccaneer Resort’s tennis facility earned a 2026 USTA Outstanding Facility Award, the only U.S. Virgin Islands venue among honorees. Regional Tourism Spotlight: CMEx will honor Caribbean hotelier Josef Forstmayr as a 2026 leadership laureate on Dec. 6 in Miami. U.S. Voting Ruling: A federal judge in Florida struck down a ban on noncitizen voting as unconstitutional in the case of Jamaican national Chelsea Cox, a decision tied to the lead-up to midterms.
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