AGP Executive Report
Last update: 35 minutes agoCaribbean Food & Heritage: Mama Maisa’s Pepper Sauce is bringing a four-generation St. Croix recipe to the mainland, rooted in Caribbean tradition from St. Lucia and shared through festivals and partnerships. Local Travel & Island Life: A new look at St. Croix highlights its “hidden gem” feel—less cruise traffic, tide pools, sea turtles, and local cuisine—while St. John continues to draw visitors with Virgin Islands National Park access and Cruz Bay nights. Boating & Border Rules: U.S. Customs and Border Protection says it seized “multiple vessels” in the USVI and hit operators with penalties after arrivals weren’t properly reported, reminding boaters about mandatory entry procedures and ROAM reporting. Territorial Environment & Policy: Leaders from the Marianas, American Samoa, Puerto Rico, and the USVI urged Gov. Apatang to formally oppose a deep-seabed mining lease sale near the Northern Mariana Islands, calling for suspension/termination and more public participation. Community & Youth: Johnson Bayou High School FFA won $4,650 for a hydroponic lab through Tractor Supply’s Grants for Growing program, boosting hands-on ag education. Culture Spotlight: Bad Bunny’s record seven Emmys for his Super Bowl halftime show made waves beyond music, while Miss America crowned Regan Hutsell (Texas) and the pageant’s winner gets a NYC apartment perk.
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