AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoBVI Water Policy: The British Virgin Islands is drafting a new water policy for farmers, with Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley saying assistance and subsidies are expected to be clarified soon, alongside plans to build reservoirs at Paraquita Bay Agricultural Station. USVI Marine Science: In the US Virgin Islands, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution researchers tested a non-invasive way to monitor coral reef health using seawater chemical and microbial signals, showing nearby reefs can look very different depending on currents. St. Croix Port Upgrade: The Virgin Islands Port Authority is moving ahead with a $22.4 million design-phase upgrade to the Wilfred “Bomba” Allick Marine Terminal, including structural repairs, mooring/fender replacement, and container-yard pavement work. Tech & Security: Reports highlight growing backlash against surveillance tech, with Flock Safety cameras being vandalized or stolen across multiple US states. Health Policy Tech: In the USVI, regulators say licensed cannabis cultivation could start within weeks, but commercial sales hinge on getting a product-testing lab operational. Sports & STEM: VI long jumper Khybah K.C. Dawson graduates from Texas A&M after standout NCAA and SEC performances. Timekeeping Debate: US lawmakers continue debating permanent daylight saving time, with Senate recess casting doubt on whether changes land before Nov. 1.
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