AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTelehealth Hearing Care: ELEHEAR launched ElePro Plus, a live tele-audiology add-on for its OTC device owners, offering a 45-minute one-on-one video session with a licensed professional plus personalized tuning and a built-in follow-up ($99 per session). Maritime Industry & Jobs: The U.S. Maritime Administration awarded $35.18M to 45 small shipyards across 24 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands for equipment, infrastructure upgrades, and workforce training under the 2026 Small Shipyard Grant Program. Undersea Tech Leadership: UTIC named Donald McCormack as board chair after Debbie Proffitt’s retirement; Proffitt is now in St. John focusing on sea turtle conservation, while UTIC highlights its prototype projects and undersea workforce support. Student Success Tech: The University of the Virgin Islands received a 2026 Student Journey Award from EAB for improving the student experience and outcomes using platforms like Navigate360 and Starfish. Public Health Recall: A Class I recall was issued for about 29,628 pounds of raw frozen boneless beef imported from Argentina after it entered commerce without mandatory federal import reinspection, prompting Caribbean distributors to audit freezer stock. Local Safety Update: A St. Thomas man is facing felony assault charges after a violent multi-person terminal brawl following St. John Festival left a woman hospitalized with severe facial fractures and head trauma.
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