AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoShipping Disruption: The U.S. Coast Guard has banned two cargo vessels, Water Spirit 2 and Admiral Pride, from using a “med-mooring” setup in a narrow San Juan waterway, a move that could interrupt freight deliveries to the U.S. Virgin Islands and nearby islands including Tortola, St. Croix, St. Thomas, Anguilla and St. Martin. Air Travel Push: JetBlue is adding more summer flights from Fort Lauderdale to Aruba, St. Maarten and Santo Domingo starting July 9, with daily service to both Aruba and St. Maarten and a second daily flight to Santo Domingo. Tourism Momentum: Caribbean travel continues to look strong, with St. Maarten reported up 18% year over year and Saint Martin up 12% as airlines add seats and hotels expand. Regional Health Tech: In St. Kitts and Nevis, the NCI WellCare Digital Insurance Card is now live for public servants and retirees, cutting upfront payments and reimbursement paperwork at participating providers. Earthquake Aftermath: NODS is still tallying damage after a 6.4 quake hit Antigua and Barbuda, with volunteers checking reports on the ground.
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