AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoHurricane Preparedness: NOAA/NHC is rolling out a revamped “cone of uncertainty” for 2026, expanding it to include inland tropical storm and hurricane watches/warnings for the U.S. Virgin Islands and other areas—aimed at fixing the common mistake of thinking impacts only happen inside the cone. Local Environment Policy: The St. Thomas/St. John Senate advanced a green waste disposal measure allowing controlled incineration only when safer options like shredding, mulching, composting and reuse aren’t available, with added rules to cut smoke/particulates and strengthen fire safety. Education & Skills: The V.I. Board of Career and Technical Education voted to create an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit to fund trade students’ classroom supplies and competition travel. Public Health: A new report says U.S. dengue cases in 2024 jumped 359%, with most infections tied to travel—including a large share linked to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands—raising the stakes for mosquito control and traveler awareness. Nature Stewardship: A community project restored the historic Estate Grove Baobab Tree site on St. Croix, adding interpretive signage and benches while addressing termite threats. Tourism Innovation: The Virgin Islands was named a finalist for the CTO Regional Nex-Gen Tourism Showcase, with students pitching sustainable “green & blue economy” ideas in New York.
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