AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUSVI Cannabis Rollout: The Office of Cannabis Regulation says licensed cultivation in the Virgin Islands could start within weeks, with at least two dispensaries aiming to open before year-end 2026—though commercial sales wait until a product-testing lab is operational, possibly by October. USVI Jobs Watch: New employment dynamics show the territory’s economy swinging again: after a Q2 private-sector surge, Q3 2025 saw gross job losses outpace gains, leaving a net loss of 324 private-sector jobs. Caribbean Water Stress: Puerto Rico’s drought is driving rotating 48-hour water rationing for roughly 180,000 customers in the San Juan area and nearby municipalities, with officials warning it could extend. Caribbean Tourism Threat: Sargassum is smothering beaches across the Caribbean and Gulf—USF reports 27 million metric tons in July—raising fresh concerns for shoreline cleanup and visitor demand. Hemp Policy Push: Attorneys general across the country are urging Congress to keep the 2025 federal hemp definition in place, warning that reopening loopholes could bring back intoxicating products. Daylight Saving Time: With the Senate in recess, clock-change legislation is still in limbo as Trump presses for permanent daylight saving time.
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