AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFood Supply Watch: The U.S. Virgin Islands’ heavy reliance on mainland shipments is getting a fresh stress test as federal regulators push three major national grocery recalls, including Harvest Grown Organics Frozen Broccoli Cheese Bites pulled over reports of hard blue plastic pieces that pose a choking risk. Local Workforce & Recovery: At the VI Consortium’s St. Croix Economic Development Summit, contractors warned the disaster recovery buildout hinges on getting enough skilled workers, housing, transportation, and stronger local subcontractor capacity. Freight Disruption Risk: Delegate Stacey Plaskett says her office is in active contact with the U.S. Coast Guard and Puerto Rico Ports Authority over docking restrictions affecting Water Spirit Freight Services, a move that could slow goods between St. Croix, St. Thomas, Tortola and San Juan. Regional Strategy: A new commentary argues the ECCU and CARICOM need a unified transport plan—air and sea—to make any food security agenda credible.
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