AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDrought Relief for USVI: The U.S. government has declared a drought disaster for the U.S. Virgin Islands, with St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix all in extreme drought, allowing local farmers and agricultural producers to apply for federal emergency loans. Antitrust Payouts: A $700 million Google Play antitrust settlement could send payments to eligible consumers in the U.S. Virgin Islands and other U.S. jurisdictions, with many refunds expected to be sent automatically. Local Education Spotlight: Okkodo High School English teacher Joseph Chargualaf II was named a 2026/27 National Book Foundation Teacher Fellow, one of eight educators selected nationwide, to lead a yearlong literacy initiative. Fall Weather Watch: Federal forecasters say El Niño may keep temperatures above average longer than usual into fall, with NOAA projecting warm conditions across much of the U.S. Community & Culture: A new student convocation at Cornell highlighted incoming students from across the U.S. Virgin Islands and beyond, while local music in St. John is set for a free Paper Mill Creek Saloon show Sunday, Aug. 23.
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