AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoLocal Elections Logistics: St. Croix voters will use St. Joseph Church Hospitality Lounge instead of the Central High School Modular Gym as a polling site after the gym’s air-conditioning failed; voting runs 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Coastal Ecosystems Under Strain: A new report says sargassum is growing in large quantities in the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico—blanketing shorelines, smothering marine life, and raising public health concerns as it rots. Heat & Storm Outlook: Caribbean climatologists warn of intense humid heat, uneven hurricane activity, and a higher risk of flooding and flash floods later in the wet season. Energy Resilience After Irma: The Virgin Islands is moving toward a “virtual power plant” that links home solar and batteries to help stabilize the grid during outages. Cannabis Compliance: Virgin Islands regulators say intoxicating hemp products remain illegal while compliance checks begin and a licensing system is prepared. Island Spotlight: Beach.com’s global ranking names Trunk Bay in the U.S. Virgin Islands as the best beach in the world for 2026. Community & Governance: Former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris endorsed Stacey Plaskett for governor and Milton Potter for lieutenant governor ahead of the Aug. 1 primary.
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