AGP Executive Report

Telecom Relief for USVI: Liberty VI is offering free international long-distance calls from the U.S. Virgin Islands to Venezuela through June 28, automatically waiving charges for mobile calls made June 26–28 to help customers check on relatives and coordinate aid after recent earthquakes. Federal Tech & Infrastructure Oversight: A new report on the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act’s EPA funding shows the agency has obligated just under $40B and spent a bit over $16B as allocations continue through 2026, raising the question of whether projects are actually delivering outcomes. Aging-in-Place Tech Access: AARP announced $8.3M for its Community Challenge program, including local-style upgrades like telehealth hubs and walkability improvements, aimed at better digital connectivity and accessibility for older adults. Local Digital Governance Tools: A new online tool tracks stats on past and current Guam senators, expanding to other territories including the U.S. Virgin Islands. Lottery Tech for Islanders: Powerball climbed to $375M (cash value $170.6M) ahead of the Wednesday, July 1 drawing, with USVI residents among eligible players.

Telecom Relief for USVI Residents: Liberty VI is offering free international long-distance calls from St. Thomas/St. Croix to Venezuela through June 28, automatically waiving charges for mobile calls made during June 26–28 to help people check on family and coordinate aid after recent earthquakes. Housing & Aging Tech Access: AARP announced $8.3M for Community Challenge grants, including projects that use technology and training to build a telehealth hub for older adults and improve walkability—an accessibility push that mirrors what many USVI seniors need locally. Federal Building Maintenance Backlog: A new report highlights persistent health and safety problems in federal buildings, including leaks and broken elevators, tied to a decades-long repair backlog—relevant to any territory watching federal facilities and public safety. Local Public Safety Tech Angle: VIPD is investigating the fatal shooting of 34-year-old Michiah Morton near Mahogany Run Villas on St. Thomas, with the case drawing attention to how tech-driven monitoring is expanding in residential areas. Reverse Mortgage Market Shift: Onity Group completed a transaction selling reverse mortgage servicing rights and entering a subservicing agreement, with $70–$80M in expected proceeds—another sign of how financial tech operations keep reshaping lending infrastructure.

Telecom & Emergency Support: Liberty VI is offering free international long-distance calls from the U.S. Virgin Islands to Venezuela through June 28, automatically waiving charges for mobile calls to Venezuela as residents coordinate after recent earthquakes. Public Safety & Infrastructure: A federal repair backlog is leaving some U.S. buildings with persistent health and safety problems—leaks, mold, and outdated elevators—while repair approvals can take more than a year, raising costs as issues worsen. Local Tech & Crime: VIPD is investigating the fatal shooting of 34-year-old Michiah Morton in the Mahogany Run Villas area on St. Thomas, with investigators also noting growing scrutiny around tech-driven monitoring in residential areas. Earth Science: Reports explain a rare “seismic doublet” and detail how twin major quakes near Venezuela triggered Caribbean tsunami alerts and major disruption. Governance & Data Access: A New Mexico “Truth Commission” has released subpoenas seeking Epstein-related records from U.S. Attorney offices, including the U.S. Virgin Islands, as it tries to understand why prosecutions didn’t move forward. Policy & Voting Tech: Wisconsin voters with disabilities are pushing for better absentee voting options after complaints that paper-only ballots can block secret, independent voting. Lottery (Low Local Relevance): Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots climbed again, with next drawings scheduled soon.

USVI Connectivity: Liberty VI is offering free international long-distance calls from St. Thomas/St. Croix to Venezuela through June 28, meant to help customers check on relatives and coordinate aid after recent earthquakes. Public Safety & Infrastructure: A federal maintenance backlog is leaving buildings with persistent health and safety problems—leaks, mold, and outdated elevators—while repair approvals can take more than a year, raising costs and risk for workers. Local Crime: VIPD is investigating the fatal shooting of 34-year-old Michiah Morton, found with multiple gunshot wounds near Mahogany Run Villas on St. Thomas; police are urging the public for tips. Earthquake Science & Caribbean Impact: Two major quakes struck Venezuela 39 seconds apart, triggering tsunami alerts across the Caribbean and prompting ongoing damage assessments; researchers also explain the “seismic doublet” pattern behind rare twin events. Civic Tech/Access: A Wisconsin voting-rights report highlights how paper-only absentee ballots can block voters with disabilities from casting a secret ballot independently.

Telecom Relief for Disaster Response: Liberty VI is offering free international long-distance calls from St. Thomas to Venezuela through June 28, automatically waiving charges for mobile calls made from June 26–28 to help customers check on relatives and coordinate aid after recent earthquakes. Public Safety & Infrastructure: A new federal report highlights a massive federal maintenance backlog—tied to leaks, mold, and broken elevators—showing how slow approval processes can keep workers and visitors in unsafe buildings for years. Local Tech-Adjacent Crime Investigation: VIPD is investigating the fatal shooting of 34-year-old Michiah Morton near Mahogany Run Villas on St. Thomas, with detectives and forensic teams working to piece together what happened and authorities urging the public to share any information. Earthquake Science in the Region: Coverage explains how Venezuela’s rare “seismic doublet” (two major quakes close in time and space) triggered tsunami alerts across parts of the Caribbean, with monitoring and disruption following. Community Aging-in-Place Funding: AARP announced $8.3M in Community Challenge grants for home modifications and livable public improvements, including transportation and digital connectivity.

USVI Connectivity During Crisis: Liberty VI is offering free international long-distance calls from the U.S. Virgin Islands to Venezuela through June 28, automatically waiving charges for mobile calls made June 26–28 to help customers check on relatives and coordinate aid after recent earthquakes. Public Safety & Infrastructure: A federal repair backlog is leaving workers in leaking, moldy buildings and outdated elevators, with a process that can take about 435 days for major fixes—raising health and safety risks for federal employees. Election Rules in the Spotlight: The Supreme Court dealt a major blow to efforts to limit mail-in voting, ruling that mail-in ballots can be counted after Election Day if they’re postmarked before. Local Crime Investigation: VIPD is investigating the fatal shooting of 34-year-old Michiah Morton, found early Thursday near Mahogany Run Villas on St. Thomas; authorities are tracing the timeline and seeking public tips. Territorial Tech & Governance: A new “Territorial Review” tool is tracking senators’ legislative records across U.S. territories, starting with Guam and expanding to places including the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Election 2026 Tech: A new online “Territorial Review” tool is tracking what past and current Guam senators have done, including bills introduced and links to public hearing recordings—an example of how election-year research is getting more searchable and data-driven. Federal Facilities: A federal repair backlog is leaving buildings with leaks, mold, and broken elevators, with approval timelines that can stretch more than a year—raising health and safety concerns for workers. Disaster Science: Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela (7.2 and 7.5) and triggered Caribbean tsunami alerts that were later canceled for the U.S. Virgin Islands after monitoring found no destructive threat. Local Public Safety: VIPD is investigating the fatal shooting of 34-year-old Michiah Morton in the Mahogany Run Villas area of St. Thomas, with forensic teams working to piece together what happened. Connectivity During Crisis: Liberty VI is offering free international long-distance calls from the U.S. Virgin Islands to Venezuela through June 28 to help customers stay in touch during earthquake impacts. Health Tech Access: Allpure Behavioral Health partnered with Rx Outreach to expand affordable online medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder via free nationwide home delivery. Aviation & Travel: Breeze Airways announced new routes and destinations, including St. Thomas service, as summer travel demand ramps up.

Infrastructure & Safety Backlog: A new report says decades of backlogged federal maintenance—now estimated near $50B—are leaving workers in aging buildings facing leaks, mold, and broken elevators, with Congress’s slow approval process for major GSA repairs dragging fixes out for years. Public Safety (USVI): VIPD is investigating the fatal shooting of 34-year-old Michiah Morton, found with multiple gunshot wounds near Mahogany Run Villas on St. Thomas; police say the shooting likely happened late Wednesday night and are urging anyone with info to come forward. Disaster Science (Caribbean/USVI): Two major earthquakes struck Venezuela’s coast 39 seconds apart (7.2 then 7.5), triggering tsunami advisories for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands before monitoring later canceled the threat; the quake sequence also caused widespread damage and injuries in Venezuela. Connectivity During Crisis (USVI): Liberty VI is offering free international long-distance calls from the USVI to Venezuela through June 28 to help customers stay in touch during the earthquake aftermath. Politics & Tech Governance (USVI-relevant): House subpoenas target Leon Black over Epstein-linked nondisclosure agreements, as lawmakers press for details tied to Epstein and related payments.

USVI Connectivity During Crisis: Liberty VI is waiving charges for free international long-distance calls from St. Thomas to Venezuela through June 28, meant to help customers check on relatives and coordinate aid after recent earthquakes. Caribbean Seismic Watch: A rare doublet of major quakes struck Venezuela’s coast within seconds of each other, triggering tsunami advisories for the Virgin Islands and nearby territories before monitoring centers later canceled the threat when data showed no destructive waves. Local Public Safety: VIPD is investigating the fatal shooting of 34-year-old Michiah Morton, found with multiple gunshot wounds near Mahogany Run Villas on St. Thomas; detectives are tracing what happened late Wednesday night. Lottery Tech for Islanders: Powerball’s jackpot climbed to $348M for Saturday’s draw, with the winning numbers listed after the June 27 drawing; the story also notes that U.S. Virgin Islands residents can buy tickets at licensed retailers. Health & Access: Allpure Behavioral Health partnered with Rx Outreach to expand affordable online substance use disorder treatment, pairing telehealth programs with nonprofit mail-order pharmacy delivery.

Disaster Response: A rare doublet of major earthquakes struck Venezuela’s Caribbean coast, with a 7.2 quake followed by a 7.5 quake about 39 seconds later, triggering tsunami alerts for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands before monitoring authorities later canceled the threat; officials reported deaths and injuries as search-and-rescue and damage assessments continued. Local Connectivity: Liberty VI is offering free international long-distance calls from St. Thomas to Venezuela through June 28 to help residents check on family and coordinate aid after the earthquakes. Public Safety & Tech: VIPD is investigating the fatal shooting of 34-year-old Michiah Morton in the Mahogany Run Villas area, with attention on how tech-driven monitoring in residential areas may factor into investigations. Health & Consumer Tech: A new report says few sunscreens meet safety and performance standards, urging shoppers to look for broad-spectrum protection and proper reapplication. Policy & Oversight: House subpoenas were issued to billionaire Leon Black after he refused to answer questions about nondisclosure agreements tied to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.

Public Safety & Tech: VIPD is investigating the fatal shooting of 34-year-old Michiah Morton, found with multiple gunshot wounds near Mahogany Run Villas on St. Thomas; police say the attack likely happened late Wednesday night and are urging the public to share any information, with renewed attention on how tech-driven monitoring is expanding in residential areas. Disaster Science: A rare seismic doublet struck Venezuela—two major quakes (7.2 and 7.5) about 39 seconds apart—triggering tsunami alerts for the Virgin Islands and nearby territories before monitoring authorities canceled the threat after assessing available data; the tremors caused widespread disruption across the region. Connectivity During Emergencies: Liberty VI is offering free international long-distance calls from the U.S. Virgin Islands to Venezuela through June 28 to help customers check on relatives and coordinate aid after the earthquakes. Local Health Access: Allpure Behavioral Health partnered with Rx Outreach to expand affordable, online substance use disorder treatment in Florida and Colorado, including medication and free nationwide home delivery. Policy & Oversight: House Oversight issued subpoenas to Leon Black after he refused to answer questions about nondisclosure agreements tied to the Epstein investigation. Consumer Tech/Health: A new sunscreen safety report says only about 20% of tested products are both safe and effective, emphasizing broad-spectrum protection and proper reapplication.

Telecom Relief: Liberty VI is waiving charges for free international long-distance calls from the U.S. Virgin Islands to Venezuela through June 28, aimed at helping customers stay in touch during the earthquake aftermath. Public Safety & Tech Oversight: VIPD is investigating the fatal shooting of 34-year-old Michiah Morton at Mahogany Run Villas on St. Thomas, with the report noting growing scrutiny of tech-driven monitoring in residential areas. Earthquake Science: A rare “seismic doublet” in Venezuela—two major quakes close in time and space—helped trigger Caribbean tsunami alerts; later monitoring canceled the threat for the Virgin Islands after data review. Health Access Online: Allpure Behavioral Health partnered with Rx Outreach to expand affordable online substance use disorder treatment, including medication and free nationwide home delivery. Travel Demand: Fourth of July travel is expected to surge nationwide, and multiple U.S. routes show big holiday-week flight jumps—relevant for USVI tourism planning. Local Connections: AARP Community Challenge grants are funding livability projects nationwide, including digital connectivity and community improvements that mirror priorities for aging-in-place.

Caribbean Earthquake Watch: A rare one-two punch of quakes struck Venezuela 39 seconds apart, triggering tsunami alerts for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands before monitoring centers canceled them after concluding no destructive tsunami was expected. Public Health Recognition: The Virgin Islands Department of Health’s Epidemiology Division earned national honors at the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists conference, with Dr. Hannah Cranford taking a Rising Leader Award. Local Tech & Access: Allpure Behavioral Health teamed with Rx Outreach to expand affordable online substance use disorder treatment, pairing medication access with free nationwide home delivery. Local Law & Safety: A St. Croix housing assistance application helped lead to the arrest of a Florida fugitive wanted on an outstanding warrant, showing how routine services can connect to broader public safety efforts. Community Grants: AARP Community Challenge funding continues to roll out nationwide, with multiple U.S. locations receiving support aimed at improving mobility, digital connectivity, and livable public spaces. Sunscreen Standards: A new report says few sunscreens meet safety and effectiveness standards, renewing calls for careful SPF and broad-spectrum choices. Epstein Files Ongoing: New court and document releases keep spotlighting the Little St. James “temple” and related records, fueling renewed online attention and debate.

Earthquake & Tsunami Watch: A pair of major quakes struck off Venezuela, with reports citing a 7.2 quake followed about a minute later by a 7.5, plus additional tremors near Caracas—prompting a tsunami advisory for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands that was later canceled after monitoring found no destructive threat. Public Health Tech & Access: Allpure Behavioral Health partnered with Rx Outreach to expand affordable, online substance use disorder treatment in Florida and Colorado, pairing telehealth care with nonprofit mail-order pharmacy and free home delivery. Local Science Recognition: The Virgin Islands Department of Health’s Epidemiology Division earned national honors at the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists conference, with a lead epidemiologist/data scientist receiving a Rising Leader Award. Civic Tech/Transparency: A new Guam portal, Territorial Review, launched searchable profiles that let residents track senators’ legislative records and performance. Community Grants: AARP Community Challenge grant announcements highlighted more livability projects nationwide, including funding aimed at improving public spaces, mobility, housing, digital connectivity, and disaster preparedness. Sunscreen Safety: A new report says few sunscreens meet safety and effectiveness standards, urging shoppers to look for broad UVA/UVB coverage and proper reapplication.

Public Health Recognition: The Virgin Islands Department of Health’s Epidemiology Division earned national honors at the 2026 Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists conference in Boston, with Dr. Hannah Cranford taking the CSTE Rising Leader Award—spotlighting local data work and modern public health practice. Disaster & Safety Tech: A new report warns that few sunscreens meet safety standards, urging shoppers to look for broad-spectrum SPF and to reapply after sweating or swimming—practical guidance for island beach days. Earthquake Alerts: Two strong quakes off Venezuela triggered tsunami warnings that explicitly included Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, with officials citing possible sea-level and current-driven coastal hazards. Local Tech/Community Funding: AARP’s Community Challenge continues funding quick-action projects aimed at livability and connection; while the featured grants are elsewhere, the program’s reach includes Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Crime Files & VI Links: Fresh coverage keeps circling the Epstein Files and Little St. James, including renewed discussion of permit-to-reality mismatches tied to the island’s “temple” structure and the flood of newly released federal material.

Public Health: A new Environmental Working Group sunscreen report says only about 20% of tested products meet both safety and effectiveness standards, urging shoppers to look for broad UVA/UVB coverage and to skip sprays/powders. Hurricane Outlook: Colorado State University forecasts a below-average Atlantic season, with fewer named storms and a lower chance of major landfalls, citing El Niño-driven conditions that can suppress hurricane strength. Local Health Tech: The Virgin Islands Department of Health’s Epidemiology Division earned national recognition at the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists conference, with Dr. Hannah Cranford winning a Rising Leader Award. Community & Connectivity: AARP’s Community Challenge continues funding quick-action projects nationwide, with U.S. Virgin Islands included among grant-supported areas. Governance Tech: A new Guam portal (Territorial Review) lets residents track senators’ legislative records and performance through a searchable public archive. Local Law Enforcement: On St. Croix, a routine housing assistance application helped trigger an NCIC warrant hit, leading to the arrest of a Florida fugitive.