AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDisaster Relief for Agriculture: The U.S. government has declared a drought disaster for the U.S. Virgin Islands, with St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix all in extreme drought, unlocking federal emergency loans for farmers and agricultural producers as dry conditions persist. Local Water Reality Check: The drought is also hitting neighboring Puerto Rico, where officials have moved to water rationing, with experts pointing to a strong El Niño pattern and a below-average hurricane outlook. Maritime Industry Funding: MARAD is pushing $35.1 million into small shipyards nationwide, including support tied to the U.S. Virgin Islands, as part of a broader push to upgrade facilities and workforce training. Energy & Permitting Friction: A new debate is heating up around utility-scale solar and battery storage siting, with residents and local decision-makers demanding professional engineering reports and clearer hazard mitigation before “green” projects move forward. Education & Community Resilience: A new Arthur A. Richards PreK-8 School opened on St. Croix, designed to replace hurricane-damaged facilities and include storm-shelter-ready space plus solar and water storage.
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