AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoLocal Tech & Regulation: The Virgin Islands Office of Cannabis Regulation says licensed cannabis cultivation could start within weeks, with at least two dispensaries potentially opening before the end of 2026—though commercial sales hinge on a product-testing lab that stakeholders expect could be ready by October. Public Health & Environment: A University of South Florida report says sargassum hit a record 27 million metric tons in July across the Atlantic, Caribbean and Gulf, with scientists warning this year’s blooms are growing in the region rather than just washing in—bad news for tourism and coastal ecosystems. Legal Tech & Access: The inaugural NextGen Uniform Bar Examination launched across 10 jurisdictions, including the U.S. Virgin Islands, with most sites running smoothly after some network and venue infrastructure problems. Community & Culture: St. Croix cultural guardian Bradley Christian has died; he spent decades preserving quadrille, cuisine, storytelling, and helped develop the official Virgin Islands madras. Policy Watch: Daylight saving time is back in the spotlight as federal action stalls—South Carolina could see winter sunrises pushed to nearly 9 a.m. if permanent DST passes. Big Money (Lottery): Powerball climbed to an estimated $905M for Monday’s drawing, with a $391.9M cash option.
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