AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHurricane Watch: NOAA says the 2026 Atlantic season is likely calmer, with a 55% chance of below-normal activity (8–14 named storms; 3–6 hurricanes; 1–3 major), but officials stress the region can still be hit by a single life-changing storm. Energy Reliability: St. Thomas and St. John saw weekend blackouts tied to mechanical instability at a power plant, with utility crews working to restore service and warning of short outages. Cybersecurity Funding Pressure: A NASCIO-Deloitte study finds state CISO confidence in protecting public data fell from 48% to 22%, with third-party breaches and AI-enabled attacks topping concerns. Local Policy Tech: The USVI Senate advanced a green waste disposal bill that allows controlled incineration only when safer options like shredding, mulching, composting, and reuse aren’t available. Tourism Tech & Connectivity: Caribbean Week in New York 2026 kicked off in Manhattan, bringing USVI and regional leaders together to strengthen connectivity and resilience as global competition intensifies.
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