AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHurricane Tech & Preparedness: NOAA says the 2026 Atlantic season is likely below normal (55% chance), but the U.S. Virgin Islands still needs to plan for the one storm that can matter most. Robotics for Storm Forecasting: NOAA and partners deployed five uncrewed surface robots from the U.S. Virgin Islands last summer, aiming to send real-time hurricane eyewall data to forecasters. Energy Reliability: St. Thomas and St. John saw weekend blackouts tied to mechanical issues at a power plant, underscoring ongoing grid instability. Cybersecurity Watch: A new NASCIO-Deloitte study finds state CISO confidence in protecting public data fell from 48% to 22%, with third-party breaches and AI-enabled attacks flagged as top threats. Broadband Funding: BEAD planning shows ISPs are set to match with nearly $11.4B of their own cash—over 37% of total project costs—though USVI eligibility constraints remain. Tourism & Connectivity: Caribbean Week in New York 2026 brings USVI leaders into regional talks on boosting air access and resilient tourism growth. Travel Tech: United announced a new nonstop between St. Croix and Newark starting Oct. 31, 2026.
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