AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHurricane Watch: NOAA says the 2026 Atlantic season has a 55% chance of being below normal, but still expects 8–14 named storms and up to 3–6 hurricanes—so the U.S. Virgin Islands can’t treat a “quiet” forecast as a free pass. Energy Reliability: St. Thomas and St. John saw weekend blackouts tied to mechanical issues at a power plant, with the utility warning of short outages while crews worked to restore service. Broadband Funding Math: A new analysis says internet providers plan to add about $11.4B in matching cash for BEAD projects—over 37% of total costs—while noting the U.S. Virgin Islands had no eligible locations under the program’s rules. Cybersecurity 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 measure to manage green waste via controlled incineration only when safer options like composting and mulching aren’t available. Military Community: The Lyman Museum is again a Blue Star Museum, offering free admission to active-duty service members and families through Sept. 7.
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