AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoU.S. Virgin Islands Energy: WAPA is warning of territory-wide grid strain with back-to-back overnight blackouts for St. Thomas–St. John (11 p.m.–7 a.m.) as St. Croix’s Feeder 8B continues multi-day fluctuations, with multiple feeders affected and residential/tourism areas facing full darkness. Federal Policy (Timekeeping): The U.S. House overwhelmingly passed the Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent nationwide, but Senate action is still uncertain; the bill would keep clocks on the current daylight schedule and lets states opt out. Public Health (Food Supply): VI health advocates are urging extra caution with imported fresh produce amid a growing Cyclospora outbreak on the mainland, noting USVI’s heavy reliance on imported produce could expose consumers to the same distribution networks. Marine Conservation: A lawsuit targets federal delays in designating critical habitat for the threatened queen conch off Florida, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico, arguing protections are still not finalized. Small Business (Awards): SBA opened nominations for the 2026 National Small Business Week Awards, including a slot for the U.S. Virgin Islands. Tourism Demand: A Barbados promotion campaign says it found strong “untapped demand” for Caribbean travel, especially among the U.S. diaspora—an angle that could resonate with VI tourism marketers.
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