AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoLocal Politics & Tech Governance: HUD suspended disaster recovery funding for the Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority, alleging mismanagement, weak fraud controls, false certifications and improper payments—an action now fueling a gubernatorial campaign flashpoint. Public Safety & Infrastructure: VIPD says it’s operating at about half staffing needs, with 25 homicides recorded in 2026 but only one arrest, raising questions about whether current enforcement can meet community demands. Health & Environment: DPNR flagged a St. Thomas beach as unsafe after water testing, but St. Croix results were ruined by a lab equipment malfunction, leaving residents without official safety data. Connectivity & Mobility: Starlink updated Roam rules by grouping countries into shared regions, expanding coverage for travelers—US, Canada, Puerto Rico, the USVI and more now fall into one North America region. Industry Tech & Logistics: Tropical Shipping ordered four Konecranes Generation 6 mobile harbor cranes, including first-ever units for St. Croix and St. Thomas, aiming to boost quayside cargo handling. Regulation & Business: USVI Office of Cannabis Regulation opened cannabis license applications across categories, with submissions due Sept. 15, 2026. Federal Policy Watch: The House passed the Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent; it heads to the Senate, with religious groups raising concerns about prayer times.
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