AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTerritorial Citizenship: A proposed U.S. bill could deny automatic citizenship to some children born in the territories from 2027. Its sponsor, Rep. Morgan Griffith, says he can’t confirm whether his bill has stalled and hasn’t read a similar Senate proposal. USVI Cost of Living: Inflation reached about 5.7% by July, above the U.S. rate of 3.4%, with food and transport costs among residents’ key concerns. Tourism Transport: Visitor surveys flagged unpredictable taxi fares and uncertainty about licensed operators. Senator Marvin Blyden plans legislation to strengthen oversight; visitors also called for more payment options and rideshare services. Limetree Claims: St. Croix residents and businesses affected by the refinery’s 2021 pollution incidents have until November 3 to seek compensation from settlements totaling nearly $59.8 million. BVI Updates: Premier Natalio Wheatley has pledged round-the-clock water, while officials say the charter fee applies to all foreign vessels and does not specifically target USVI boats.
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