AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHealth and Education: The U.S. Virgin Islands and Ghana plan to sign a November agreement to recruit Ghanaian nurses and teachers amid local staffing shortages. Recruitment numbers, pay and contract terms have not been announced. Travel: Breeze Airways will start twice-weekly nonstop flights between Tampa and St. Thomas on Dec. 16, adding a new winter route. Charter Fees: The British Virgin Islands’ premier defended higher fees for commercial charters, which USVI operators say hurt their access to BVI waters and business. Healthcare Readiness: Surprise drills in USVI clinics and hospitals found uneven adherence to protocols for identifying and isolating patients with suspected avian flu. Tax Policy: The EU’s latest tax list continues to include the USVI among jurisdictions it considers non-cooperative. Culture: Jamaican thriller Stew Peas is set to open in St. Thomas and St. Croix on Oct. 29 as part of a regional release.
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