AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 minutes agoWater Quality Accountability: DPNR issued a “missing” June 19 beach advisory for St. Croix after a multi-week blackout of public shoreline testing, admitting water quality sampling was paused due to staffing constraints; St. Thomas and St. John results were also released late, with Vessup Bay flagged as unsafe. Water Resilience Policy: A VI lawmaker filed a measure to study residential rainwater collection and storage, arguing it can cut pressure on aqueducts and reduce runoff erosion. Hurricane Preparedness: Valley Sounds Lions Club and Rep. Vincent O. Wheatley delivered nearly 100 hurricane care packages on Virgin Gorda, urging residents to prepare now as the 2026 Atlantic season ramps up. Regional Climate Resilience Talks: Premier Wheatley joined OECS Heads of Government in Antigua to push priorities including climate resilience, security, and food and energy security. Tourism + Jobs (St. Croix): Club Med agreed to acquire and renovate the Carambola Beach Resort in St. Croix, targeting a sustainable hospitality model and an estimated 200 direct and 200 indirect jobs. Ports During Storm Season (BVI): BVIPA urged stakeholders to expedite cargo documentation and collection as hurricane season congestion risks rise.
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