AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoDrought Relief for Farmers: The U.S. government declared a drought disaster for the U.S. Virgin Islands, citing extreme dry conditions on St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix. The move lets local farmers and agricultural producers apply for federal emergency loans, with Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. saying it’s another tool to help protect food security while conditions persist. Consumer Refunds: A $700 million Google Play antitrust settlement is moving toward payouts for eligible customers across the U.S., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, with many payments expected to go out automatically. Cruise Safety & Local Tourism: A Royal Caribbean guest filed a maritime injury lawsuit after a scuba excursion in St. Thomas allegedly involved a diving equipment failure at about 50 feet. Separately, the BVI issued a marine safety message after recording 20 marine accidents this year, urging better navigation preparation. Maritime Industry Funding: MARAD is investing $35.1 million in small shipyards nationwide, including support tied to the U.S. Virgin Islands, as part of a push for equipment upgrades and workforce development. Local Infrastructure & Resilience: On St. Croix, the new Arthur A. Richards PreK-8 school opened after hurricane-damage rebuilding, featuring storm-shelter capacity, water storage, and solar power.
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