AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoViolence & Public Safety: VIPD says a Louisiana tourist died and a St. Thomas woman, Michelle Donastorg, faces felony charges after a drunk-driving hit-and-run on Veterans Drive that left one pedestrian dead and another critically injured. Local Health & Care Access: A new Medicare travel explainer warns that Original Medicare often pays almost nothing for care abroad, with only narrow exceptions—important for USVI residents who travel. Health Equity Spotlight: The “Shine the Light on Sickle Cell” campaign is set to culminate around World Sickle Cell Awareness Day, with events and blood drives across the region including the U.S. Virgin Islands. Territory Health System Funding: Senators reviewed proposed FY2027 budgets, including staffing and recruitment challenges at OMB and funding tied to a hospital consolidation strategy involving Schneider Regional Medical Center and Luis Hospital. Community Impact: LISOT Black won the TOTE Team Racing Championships at St. Thomas Yacht Club, highlighting youth sailing opportunities in the territory.
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