AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoVI Trade Disruption: Delegate Stacey E. Plaskett says her office is in active contact with the U.S. Coast Guard and Puerto Rico Ports Authority over docking restrictions hitting St. Croix-based Water Spirit Freight Services, raising alarms about delays moving goods between St. Croix, St. Thomas, Tortola and San Juan. Banking Rules: The OCC finalized a preemption rule that lets national banks opt out of state escrow-interest requirements, a move aimed at ending conflicting court rulings—though legal fights over federal override are still ongoing. Local Business & Education: Ascentis Wealth Management added Ryan Uszenski, based in St. Thomas, as an equity partner, while Beckfield College announced NC-SARA approval to expand eligible online and distance education across participating states. Health & Consumer Safety: EWG’s 2026 sunscreen guide says only about 20% of 2,784 products meet its “safe and effective” standard. Science & Environment: A WHOI-led autonomous underwater robot tested in the U.S. Virgin Islands helped track coral-reef life hotspots, including shrimp and a barracuda.
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