AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPublic Safety & Health: USVI Governor Albert Bryan Jr. signed the “2026 Second Amendment Rights and Public Safety Act” (Bill No. 36-0144), updating firearm licensing and registration to remove subjective discretion and align with recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings. Disaster Response: Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela just 39 seconds apart (7.2 then 7.5), collapsing buildings and damaging infrastructure; tsunami alerts for parts of the Caribbean and USVI were issued then later canceled as crews continued search-and-rescue. Substance Use Treatment Access: Allpure Behavioral Health partnered with Rx Outreach to expand affordable, online medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder, including free nationwide home delivery. Local Health & Data: The VI Department of Health epidemiology team earned national recognition at CSTE, with Dr. Hannah Cranford receiving a Rising Leader Award. Community Health & Wellness: A new report says few sunscreens meet safety standards, urging shoppers to look for broad-spectrum protection and proper reapplication. Injury & Crime: VIPD charged a St. Thomas woman, Michelle Donastorg, in a fatal hit-and-run on Veterans Drive involving alcohol, with felony vehicular homicide and involuntary manslaughter allegations. Kids & Family Well-Being: KIDS COUNT USVI data shows gains in graduation and employment, but ongoing concerns remain around math scores, wages, dropouts, and housing pressures.
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