AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMarine Tech in the Classroom: H. Lavity Stoutt Community College’s Centre for Applied Marine Studies (CAMS) rolled out a Caribbean-first marine plastic tracking pilot using GPS-equipped “smart bottles,” partnering with local schools and a robotics club to deploy devices in Virgin Islands waters and bring real data into lessons. Local Budget & Connectivity: Senators reviewed FY2027 agency budgets, with OMB citing staffing gaps and recruitment issues, plus stalled Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment implementation while the territory waits for updated guidance from NTIA. Gun Violence Prevention Policy: A new study in PNAS Nexus found ERPO (“red flag”) orders in the U.S. Virgin Islands and other places were linked to fewer arrests for violent and firearm-related offenses while the orders were active, with effects lasting beyond expiration. Territorial Tech for Civic Data: Guam launched a searchable online archive that lets the public track senators’ legislative records and performance, including links to hearing videos—an approach VI residents may want to watch. STEM & Research History: Coverage also revisited CIA radio “Swan” history tied to Swan Island, blending Cold War operations with scientific surveying details.
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