AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCoral Reef Monitoring (USVI): Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution researchers tested a non-invasive way to gauge reef health using seawater chemistry and microbes, finding distinct signatures across nearby sites in the U.S. Virgin Islands—showing currents can shift conditions fast. VI Cannabis Rollout: The Office of Cannabis Regulation says licensed cultivation could start within weeks, with dispensaries possibly opening before year-end, but commercial sales hinge on a product-testing lab expected around October. Port Infrastructure (St. Croix): The Virgin Islands Port Authority is moving forward with a $22.4 million Wilfred “Bomba” Allick Marine Terminal upgrade, with a public design meeting set for Aug. 14. Health & Environment (Caribbean): A new report says July saw 27 million metric tons of sargassum across the Atlantic/Caribbean/Gulf, with blooms growing in ways that are worsening beach impacts and tourism. Climate (Global): NOAA reports July 2026 tied July 2024 as Earth’s hottest month on record, reinforcing the broader heat trend. Legal/Tech (USVI): The NextGen Uniform Bar Exam launched across multiple jurisdictions including the U.S. Virgin Islands, with some testing sites reporting network or venue infrastructure issues.
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