AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEnergy Resilience: After Hurricane Irma, the U.S. Virgin Islands is moving from backup power to a shared one—VIBES 2.0 links home solar-plus-battery systems into a virtual power plant that can respond in sub-seconds to help stabilize the grid. Marine Science: WHOI researchers in the U.S. Virgin Islands are using seawater chemistry and microbes to spot reef health changes early, showing ocean currents can shape those signals within hours. Coastal Tech & Tourism: St. Thomas’ WICO says it’s readying dredging to fix a depth bottleneck that limits access for the biggest cruise ships, with work starting in September 2026. Ecosystem Warning: Scientists say sargassum may be entering a self-sustaining cycle, turning beach cleanup into a recurring problem across the Caribbean and beyond. Local Governance (Elections): VI election officials have been invited to observe the Aug. 1, 2026 Democratic primary, shadowing operations and voting-tabulator technology. Community & STEM: Ten Virgin Islands students completed the CREW Fellowship and presented public health studies. Tech/Policy: A coalition of state AGs backs FCC rules aimed at tightening “know-your-customer” checks to curb illegal robocalls.
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