AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHurricane Readiness Update: NOAA says the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is more likely to be below normal, with a 55% chance of fewer storms and a key forecast change that expands the “cone” to include inland watches and warnings for the U.S. Virgin Islands and beyond. Power Reliability Crisis: A total blackout hit St. Thomas and St. John early Sunday for the second time over the weekend, with VI Water and Power citing generation loss and highlighting how aging infrastructure and storm damage keep outages frequent. Green Waste Policy: The VI Senate advanced a measure to allow controlled incineration for green waste only when safer options like shredding, mulching, composting, and reuse aren’t available, adding rules aimed at reducing smoke and particulate impacts. Local Conservation Win: The Virgin Islands Trail Alliance completed restoration work around the historic Estate Grove Baobab Tree on St. Croix, including a health assessment, termite nest removal, and new interpretive signage. Education & Skills Funding: The V.I. Board of Career and Technical Education voted to create an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit to fund trade students and classroom supplies, aiming to cut through budget bottlenecks. Tourism & Community: Caribbean Week in New York kicks off today, with VI Governor Albert Bryan Jr. set to join regional tourism leaders and push “sustainable tourism growth.”
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