AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 minutes agoCoastal Science & Tourism: A University of South Florida report says self-sustaining sargassum is now growing in large quantities across the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico, with about 27 million metric tons recorded in July—smothering beaches, killing marine life, and releasing foul odors as it rots. Local Tech & Ports: Tropical Shipping ordered four Konecranes Gottwald mobile harbor cranes—one for St. Croix and two for St. Thomas—plus remote monitoring, with delivery and commissioning set for 2027 to boost container-handling capacity. Energy Resilience: After Hurricane Irma, the Virgin Islands Energy Office’s VIBES 2.0 virtual power plant links home solar and battery systems to stabilize the grid in sub-seconds. STEM in the Community: St. Thomas’ WICO is planning dredging to fix a depth problem that limits cruise ship access, with work starting Sept. 2026. Public Safety Drills: Operation Iron Wave tested emergency coordination across agencies, including the U.S. Virgin Islands National Guard, using drones, boats, and radiation mapping. Sports Tech/Travel: Paradise Jam returns to St. Thomas (Nov. 26–28), with multiple teams including Tennessee Tech and Air Force traveling in-season.
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