AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoViolence Update: A 57-year-old man, Pernell Slaven Jr., was found shot to death under a vehicle on St. Thomas’ Hospital Ground after VIPD’s Gun Detection System alerted police to heavy gunfire the night before; detectives have launched a homicide investigation as the territorywide total climbs to 32 for 2026. Local Safety & Health: On St. Croix, two brothers—Yordani Eduardo (30) and Delli Eduardo (25)—were killed in a double homicide near La Terraza Bar and Restaurant in Castle Coakley, bringing St. Croix’s count to 17 and the territorywide total to 30. Cannabis Regulation: The VI Office of Cannabis Regulation says licensed cultivation could start within weeks, with at least two dispensaries possibly opening before the end of 2026, but sales hinge on a product-testing lab being operational. Public Health & Environment: USVI researchers say seawater can act like a “health test” for coral reefs, detecting stress signals earlier than visual damage. Climate & Wellness: NOAA reports July 2026 tied for the hottest July on record, a reminder that heat and health risks are rising.
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