AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoU.S. Virgin Islands Community Loss: Lois Thetford, born in Christiansted, St. Croix, died May 24, 2026, in Seattle at 80. A longtime organizer in the Seattle Lesbian and Queer community, she helped found groups including the Seattle Gay Liberation Front and worked for decades advocating for compassionate, competent healthcare. Cruise & Tourism Watch: West Indian Co. (WICO) says fiscal 2026 brought 302 cruise calls and 946,199 passengers through May 31, while its fiscal 2027 plan projects 362 calls and about 1.2 million passengers, plus board updates on upland property development and water system upgrades. Sports—USVI in the spotlight: Trinidad and Tobago’s men sealed Davis Cup Americas Group III promotion by beating the US Virgin Islands 2-0 in Paraguay. Regional Travel Interest: A Barbados tourism campaign found “untapped demand” for Caribbean trips, with nearly 69% of engagement coming from the U.S. Local Nature & Visitors: St. Croix’s Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge is highlighted as a top beach spot, with sea turtle protections and limited public access during nesting season. Nation & World: The U.S. House voted 308-117 to make daylight saving time permanent, but the Senate and White House still face hurdles.
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