AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoSNAP Updates: SNAP recipients across the U.S. Virgin Islands and other states/territories will see July benefits land on different dates, with some EBT deposits starting as early as July 1 and others later in the month depending on local schedules and case-number or last-name rules. Kids & Families Watch: New KIDS COUNT USVI data shows mixed progress—unemployment fell and graduation rates rose, but math scores, wages, dropout numbers, and housing pressures remain concerns. Public Health Recognition: The VI Department of Health’s Epidemiology Division earned national honors at CSTE, with Dr. Hannah Cranford taking a Rising Leader Award. Road Safety & Justice: VIPD charged St. Thomas woman Michelle Donastorg after a drunk-driving hit-and-run sequence that killed one pedestrian and injured another, including felony vehicular homicide and manslaughter counts. Violence Update: Police reported multiple homicides over a short span, pushing the 2026 total higher as investigators continue to respond across St. Thomas and St. Croix. Health Care Costs Abroad: A new Medicare explainer highlights how Original Medicare generally pays almost nothing for care outside the U.S. Virgin Islands and other covered areas, with only narrow emergency exceptions. World Sickle Cell Awareness: The “Shine the Light on Sickle Cell” campaign marks World Sickle Cell Awareness Day with events and blood drives that include the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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