AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSNAP & Food Security in the USVI: USVI agencies are warning that new SNAP work and volunteer requirements starting Sept. 1 could affect up to 5,000 residents, with officials expecting more people to seek help as benefits drop—potentially worsening hunger, unstable housing, and homelessness. Youth Online Safety: A major multistate deal has Meta agreeing to new protections for children and teens on Facebook and Instagram, including daily time limits and other changes—claims tied to addictive design and mental health harms, with Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands included in the settlement. Healthcare Workforce Pathway: The US Virgin Islands is exploring a regulated pathway for Ghanaian nurses to work in the territory’s healthcare system, focusing on transparent recruitment, professional standards, and safeguards for nurses’ rights and welfare. Local Health Leadership & Governance: The USVI Legislature advanced key health-related appointments, including confirming a pharmacist to the Virgin Islands Board of Pharmacy and adding a Water and Power Authority board member—moves that can shape service delivery and public health planning.
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