AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCensus and Equity: Proposed U.S. Census changes could make it harder for the Virgin Islands to document community needs and secure federal resources. The plan would remove race and ethnicity questions and change who counts toward representation, raising concerns about deeper data gaps. Population Outlook: New Census Bureau projections estimate the U.S. Virgin Islands’ population could shrink 41% by 2100, driven by lower fertility and continued out-migration—an important trend for long-term health and care planning. Hospital Finances: Juan F. Luis Hospital faces a $6.47 million court judgment it says it cannot pay without jeopardizing services. The hospital may seek help through proposed territory bonds, which include $40 million for its urgent needs.
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