AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUSVI Governance: The 36th Legislature sent a horse racing and gaming bill back to committee, a move Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. called effectively killing the Southland Gaming deal; senators also confirmed new board nominees for WAPA and the Board of Pharmacy. Tourism & Hospitality: Caribbean Media Exchange (CMEx) will honor hospitality pioneer Ralph Taylor at its 2026 Leadership Awards and Fundraiser, spotlighting his role in expanding the all-inclusive model across Barbados and St. Lucia. Agriculture & Youth Leadership: Two FFA chapters earned national recognition, including Crockett FFA’s three-star National Chapter Award rating and North Pitt FFA’s three-star honor. Finance & Tech (Territory-Relevant): Meta agreed to a $17.1 billion multistate settlement over alleged addictive design and child safety failures; the deal includes Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands and requires new youth safety measures. Disaster & Food Security: Puerto Rico received a federal drought disaster declaration covering 26 municipalities, unlocking SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans for farmers and small businesses. Energy/Infrastructure: A St. Croix native was confirmed to WAPA’s governing board, with lawmakers citing decades of procurement and power-industry experience. Business Risk (Local): USPS duty-collection changes are drawing pushback from a territory delegate, who urged a pause for the U.S. Virgin Islands and other territories.
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