AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAir Connectivity: United Airlines will launch a new nonstop route between St. Croix (Henry E. Rohlsen Airport) and Newark Liberty starting Oct. 31, 2026—once a week on Saturdays—ending a more-than-30-year gap for direct service to the NYC area. Hurricane Watch: NOAA says the 2026 Atlantic season is likely below normal (55% chance), with 8–14 named storms and 3–6 hurricanes, driven in part by expected El Niño conditions. Energy Reliability: St. Thomas and St. John saw weekend blackouts tied to mechanical instability at a power plant; the utility warned customers to expect outages of about two hours while crews work to restore service. Cybersecurity: A NASCIO-Deloitte study reports state CISO confidence in protecting public data fell from 48% to 22% in four years, with third-party breaches and AI-enabled attacks topping concerns. Broadband Funding: BEAD planning shows ISPs are set to contribute about $11.4B in matching funds—over 37% of total project costs—while noting U.S. Virgin Islands locations were not eligible due to other commitments. Tourism Tech & Travel: Caribbean Week in New York 2026 is drawing regional tourism leaders, including USVI representatives, as destinations push for stronger connectivity and resilience.
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