AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMaritime Safety & Liability: A Miami pediatrician says a Royal Caribbean Discover Scuba Diving excursion in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas left him with lasting injuries after scuba equipment allegedly failed underwater; he filed a maritime personal injury lawsuit Aug. 12, 2026 against Royal Caribbean, naming local operators, and the cruise line hasn’t responded yet. STEM & Education: William & Mary welcomed its Class of 2030 and transfer students, including students from the U.S. Virgin Islands and 22 countries, highlighting a mix of academic and hands-on backgrounds like a rescue diver and a published author. Disaster Preparedness & Water: Siela Bynoe draws on her St. Thomas experience with water scarcity to argue for stronger conservation and disaster readiness as drought and extreme heat strain island and coastal communities. Public Safety: A school-zone safety reminder cites high pedestrian crash risk for children and urges drivers to slow down and watch closely where kids cross. Energy & Permitting: A commentary warns residents to scrutinize “green” solar and battery projects near them, pushing for professional engineering reports and local hazard-mitigation conditions before permits move forward. Maritime Industry Funding: MARAD announced $35.1 million for workforce and infrastructure upgrades at 45 shipyards across 24 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands, boosted by a 300% funding increase. Health Tech: ELEHEAR launched ElePro Plus, adding live tele-audiology with licensed professionals for OTC hearing device owners via its app.
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