AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEducation & Resilience: The new Arthur A. Richards PreK-8 School opened on St. Croix, a 139,000-square-foot campus built to replace hurricane-damaged facilities as part of a $264 million redevelopment, with solar power, storm-shelter-ready design, and water storage. Telehealth & Hearing Care: ELEHEAR launched ElePro Plus, adding live tele-audiology sessions for ELEHEAR device owners—45 minutes with a licensed professional, remote fitting and follow-up, priced at $99 per session. Public Safety: A man in the VI was ordered to 24-hour house arrest and GPS monitoring after police said a Glock 19 fell from his waistband during a chase; charges tied to a rifle in a backpack were not upheld. Food Supply Chain: Federal health officials issued a Class I recall for about 29,628 pounds of raw frozen boneless beef imported from Argentina, warning Caribbean distributors and kitchens to audit affected lots. Maritime Industry: MARAD awarded $35.18 million to 45 small shipyards, including the U.S. Virgin Islands, for equipment, infrastructure, and workforce training. Local Business & Energy Policy: BVI lawmakers debated electricity rate changes, with opposition warning higher bills could hit small businesses and food costs. Agriculture Skills Pipeline: National FFA membership hit a record 1,053,847 students across 9,591 chapters, including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Cruise Tourism: The VI ranked among the Caribbean’s fastest-growing cruise destinations, with 493,397 passenger arrivals Jan–Mar 2026, up 29.3%.
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