AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFood Security Alert: USVI agencies say new SNAP work and volunteer rules starting Sept. 1 could affect up to 5,000 residents, raising fears of deeper hunger, more homelessness, and added pressure on housing and social-service providers. Youth Online Safety: A major multistate Meta settlement (including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands) requires new protections for children on Facebook and Instagram, including daily time limits and other engagement-reducing changes. Local Health Leadership: The 36th Legislature confirmed Lynton Scotland to the WAPA governing board and Dr. Kisha Christian as the fifth pharmacist on the Virgin Islands Board of Pharmacy—moves tied to health-system oversight and service capacity. Community Resilience: A Phillies rookie from the U.S. Virgin Islands, Alex McFarlane, shared how Hurricanes Irma and Maria shaped his “VI STRONG” mindset and rebuilding focus. Public Health Context: Puerto Rico’s drought disaster declaration highlights ongoing regional water stress that can affect food and health systems across the territory area.
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