AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSt. John Celebration (VI tourism & culture): The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism and Division of Festivals unveiled this year’s St. John Celebration Village lineup, running June 28–July 4 in Knight’s Ville, with Grammy R&B star Ashanti headlining alongside Kes the Band and Bunji Garlin & Fay-Ann Lyons, plus Tarrus Riley, Baby Cham, Pumpa, Pressure, and more—while the stage also spotlights homegrown VI talent. Community & safety: A St. Thomas community mourns after 15-year-old Tre’Vante Etienne was killed in a Friday shooting in Savan; VIPD says the investigation is early and Major Crimes is handling it. Local governance: Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. signed bills to expand mental health education, add paid leave for parents of children with disabilities, authorize controlled incineration for green waste, strengthen elections operations, and redirect certain hotel development bond proceeds. Regional spotlight: CTO and TEMPO Networks announced a renewed partnership to boost Caribbean tourism storytelling, and TEMPO will expand coverage of St. John Celebration. Business & hospitality: Club Med plans to redevelop the Carambola Beach Resort on St. Croix under an agreement with VICI Properties, aiming for a sustainable, culturally rich all-inclusive future. Youth & leadership: National FFA topped one million members as it prepares for the 99th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis this fall.
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