AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHeat & Fire Risk: A Heat Advisory is in effect for St. Croix, St. Thomas, and St. John through 5:00 PM Monday as Saharan dust and humidity push heat index values above 100°F, while low rainfall and dry vegetation raise brush-fire danger. Foodborne Illness Watch: Federal investigators say the Cyclospora outbreak traced back to an independent Central Mexico farm; Taylor Farms is removing affected shredded iceberg lettuce from the U.S. market. Water Safety Update: DPNR flagged a St. Thomas beach as unsafe, but St. Croix results were ruined by a lab equipment failure, leaving residents without official guidance. Violence & Community Health: A St. Thomas housing worker was arrested on felony assault charges after an alleged machete attack during a dispute at a senior living community. Drug Pricing Accountability: Multi-state attorneys general announced a $29.6 million Glenmark settlement over alleged generic drug price-fixing; eligible buyers from 2009–2019 may seek compensation. Rescue & Dehydration: Coast Guard and local partners rescued a St. Thomas fisherman stranded on Savana Island; he was dehydrated but otherwise in good health.
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