AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFederal Housing Shock: HUD suspended funding to the U.S. Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority, citing widespread mismanagement, weak fraud controls, false certifications, and improper payments tied to nearly $2B in disaster recovery money. Business Support Push: The SBA announced a $6M competition to modernize Women’s Business Centers, with the U.S. Virgin Islands among eligible territories; proposals are due Aug. 10. Antitrust Settlement: Attorney General Brown announced a $29.6M Glenmark settlement over alleged generic drug price-fixing and reduced competition, with multistate litigation continuing. Local Development Momentum (BVI): The BVI Entrepreneurial Zone at Huntums Ghut is moving toward full operation, unveiling a completed incubator building for affordable commercial space and startup support. Tourism & Connectivity (BVI/Region): The BVI Tourist Board is inviting visitors to the “Unrushed Season” (July–early November) with value-focused packages, while Contour Airlines announced new nonstop St. Thomas–St. Maarten service starting Oct. 5. Public Safety (USVI): VIPD confirmed an active criminal investigation into Tuesday’s Frederiksted gunfire near the Vegetable Market.
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