AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoHealth & Education: Psi Chi Chi Chapter of Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc. marked its 10th anniversary Aug. 29 and awarded a scholarship to nursing student Morgan Jones, highlighting the group’s long-running community health work across the U.S. Climate Resilience: New York is ramping up flood defenses by modernizing sewer systems and expanding “natural solutions” for stormwater, citing record rainfall pressure on aging infrastructure. Mobile Tech (USVI-relevant): Apple says iPhone 18 Pro is eSIM-only in 12 markets, including the U.S. Virgin Islands—meaning no SIM tray at unboxing—while pre-orders start Sept. 12 at 5 a.m. PT (8 a.m. AST for USVI). Cybersecurity: Ontario courts warned that a breach tied to Thomson Reuters’ C-Track case-management platform may have exposed sealed or confidential court records. Science & IP (Caribbean): Barbados is seeking patent protection for three novel sargassum microbe discoveries after pharmaceutical interest, aiming to keep commercial value local. Environment & Policy: Mariana Islands and territorial leaders urged Gov. Apatang to oppose a deep-seabed mining lease sale near the Northern Mariana Islands.
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