AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoLocal Spotlight: H.O.P.E. Incorporated and the Sgt. Bruce T. Gordon Purple Heart Recipient Community Fund are set for the Oct. 2 “Purple Carpet Bash: Fashion with Purpose” in Christiansted, featuring celebrity guest Rob Malloy and programming focused on domestic violence awareness, trauma recovery, men’s mental health, and veterans’ wellness. Sports & Community: Army West Point added Scott Fortier to its 2026-2027 swimming and diving staff; Fortier previously coached the St. Croix Dolphins and the U.S. Virgin Islands National Team. Travel & Lifestyle: Southwest is launching a new nonstop Nashville-to-St. Thomas route starting March 13, 2027, adding another easy connection for Caribbean getaways. Public Safety & Justice: A 75-year-old California man, Kenneth Burford, faces a felony charge in St. Thomas for allegedly failing to register as a sex offender. VI News: A 21-year-old man was fatally shot near the St. Croix Superior Court, and a St. Thomas man was charged after a post–St. John Festival terminal brawl left a woman hospitalized. Arts & Culture: Ella Langley surprised patrons at a St. Thomas beach bar with an impromptu Bob Marley “Three Little Birds” performance. Infrastructure & Economy: The U.S. Maritime Administration awarded $35.18 million in Small Shipyard Grants, including funding for the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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