AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMedicare Scam Alert: Medicare Fraud Prevention Week spotlights a fast-growing phone scam where callers use AI voice cloning to sound like a beneficiary’s daughter and rush victims for Medicare info—FTC reports losses among adults 60+ jumped sharply in recent years. Workforce & Emergency Care: UVI Medical Simulation Center was added to the U.S. Virgin Islands Eligible Training Provider List, unlocking WIOA funding for EMT training; cohort 2 completed with graduates on track for NREMT certification. Public Health & Safety: Coast Guard rescued a boater after a vessel fire and sinking near St. Thomas, with the passenger transferred to VI Fire and Emergency Medical Services. Hurricane Readiness: Even with a below-normal 2026 Atlantic outlook, the National Hurricane Center is expanding its forecast cone to better warn inland areas—important for U.S. Virgin Islands residents planning for wind impacts. Privacy & Data Security: FTC finalized a modified order against Illuminate Education after a major breach of student data tied to weak security and delayed notifications. Local Government: Acting Gov. Roach recognized top public employees at the 36th Annual Employee of the Year ceremony on St. Croix, highlighting how frontline service supports residents. Health Tech & Ethics: Google’s parent company seeks approval to release millions of mosquitoes in California and Florida to reduce virus-spreading insects, raising both public health hopes and ethical questions.
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