AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 minutes agoHousing Crisis: The U.S. government has suspended federal funding for the U.S. Virgin Islands’ housing authority, citing HUD findings of “widespread financial mismanagement,” weak fraud controls, false certifications, and improper payments—after the territory received $1.9 billion in disaster recovery funds but spent just $570,000, leaving residents short on about $1.3 billion in intended assistance. Public Safety: VIPD is operating at about half staffing needs, with 25 homicides recorded in 2026 and only one arrest at the time of a recent Senate hearing, as lawmakers questioned whether current enforcement can keep up. Local Economy & Jobs: Construction has started on a new $55 million resort project in the USVI, with a 15-month timeline, and Club Med has begun building a 150-room St. Croix resort expected to open in Q4 2027, targeting about 200 jobs. Regulation & Business: Cannabis license applications are now open across USVI, with deadlines set for Sept. 15, 2026. Tourism: Cruise arrivals are surging in the USVI, with faster growth than anywhere else in the Caribbean, led by St. Thomas and St. Croix.
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