AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoViolence & Safety (USVI): A St. Thomas woman was left unconscious and bleeding after police say her partner punched her in the face outside Patriot Manor; she was taken to the hospital and the man, D’Quan Rogers (“Kimo”), faces domestic-violence-related charges. Nutrition Assistance (USVI): SUN Bucks/Summer EBT is set to roll out in June, with U.S. Virgin Islands included among 39 states plus DC and four territories; eligible families can get $120 per school-age child for SNAP-approved groceries during summer break. Public Health (Dengue): A new report says U.S. dengue cases in 2024 jumped 359% versus the 2010–2023 average, driven mostly by travel—Caribbean destinations, including Puerto Rico and the USVI, accounted for a large share. Food Safety (USVI impact): A V.I. Free Press roundup warns that major national grocery recalls could reach local shelves via mainland supply lines, urging residents to check kitchen items for FDA/USDA recall alerts. Child Online Safety (Regional policy): New York AG Letitia James joined a coalition urging Congress to reject the KIDS Act, while Connecticut AG William Tong announced an investigation into Roblox over alleged harm to children. Coral Health (USVI link): NOAA named Nova Southeastern University’s National Coral Reef Institute as an Atlantic Reef Research Coordination hub, explicitly including work supporting Florida, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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