AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoUSVI Public Safety: VIPD is investigating the fatal shooting of 34-year-old Michiah Morton, found unresponsive near Mahogany Run Villas on St. Thomas; police say he suffered multiple gunshot wounds and believe the shooting happened late Wednesday night, urging the public to share any information. Drinking Water & PFAS: The U.S. EPA announced more than $25 million in grants to help small and rural communities upgrade drinking water systems, tackle PFAS, and remove lead sources—funding that reaches states and territories, including USVI. Disaster Response & Health: Back-to-back earthquakes in Venezuela have killed at least 589 people and injured thousands, with tsunami alerts affecting parts of the Caribbean and USVI later canceled; health officials report many victims arriving at hospitals without vital signs. Community Wellness: Rio Grande Hospital received an AARP Community Challenge grant to build an age-friendly “wellness route” with benches, sunshades, and gentle-movement prompts for adults 50+. Local Governance: Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. signed Bill No. 36-0144 updating USVI firearm licensing and registration to align with recent Supreme Court rulings and reduce subjective discretion. Cruise Medical Emergency: A Royal Caribbean passenger died after a snorkeling excursion in St. Maarten following a medical emergency; the family chose to keep the body on the ship rather than fly it home.
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