AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEnergy Reliability: U.S. Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority reported weekend blackouts on St. Thomas and St. John tied to mechanical fault and plant instability, with outages lasting about two hours when affected. Cybersecurity & Governance: A NASCIO-Deloitte study says state CISO confidence to protect public data fell from 48% to 22% in four years, with third-party breaches and AI-enabled attacks top concerns. Weather Tech: NOAA predicts a below-normal 2026 Atlantic hurricane season (55% chance), forecasting 8–14 named storms and 3–6 hurricanes, citing El Niño and weaker trade winds. Public Safety Online: Bipartisan state attorneys general urged Congress to reject the House Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act, arguing it would preempt state enforcement and weaken protections for minors, including around AI. Health & Travel: Dengue cases in the U.S. jumped 359% in 2024, driven mostly by travel-linked infections, with Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands among the biggest sources. Tourism & Connectivity: Caribbean Week in New York 2026 brings tourism ministers and leaders to Manhattan to coordinate strategy and strengthen air access for the region.
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