AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCourts & Corrections: Former USVI Office of Management & Budget director Jenifer O’Neal is asking a federal judge to reconsider an order requiring her to surrender to custody Tuesday, and to delay the start of her seven-year prison sentence by eight weeks so she can keep qualified counsel for her appeal. Public Safety: In St. Thomas, a Louisiana tourist died and a St. Thomas woman faces felony charges after a drunk-driving hit-and-run on Veterans Drive that involved multiple collisions and pedestrians; VIPD says probable cause was found for vehicular homicide and involuntary manslaughter. Violence Watch: The territory reported a sharp spike in gun violence, including three homicides in four hours and 11 minutes on Tuesday, pushing the 2026 homicide count higher. Health Access Abroad: A new Medicare explainer highlights that Original Medicare typically pays almost nothing for care outside the USVI and other US areas, with only narrow exceptions for certain emergencies. Community Health: The “Shine the Light on Sickle Cell” campaign is set to culminate around June 19, with events and blood drives aimed at improving access to sickle cell care across the region, including the USVI. Local Governance & Budgets: Senators reviewed proposed FY 2027 budgets, with OMB citing staffing shortages and ongoing delays tied to federal guidance for major programs.
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