AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDrug Pricing Accountability: A coalition of 43 U.S. attorneys general reached a $400 million settlement in principle with generic drugmaker Sandoz over alleged price-fixing and reduced competition, with total payments to state enforcers expected to reach about $469 million if approved. Public Health & Safety: In St. Croix, a landlord-tenant dispute in Estate Work & Rest escalated into death threats, an assault on police, and a tasing incident, leading to criminal charges. Energy Reliability: WAPA says a planned overnight grid shutdown will de-energize eastern St. Thomas and all of St. John on Aug. 5 into Aug. 6 to support the FEMA-funded Feeder 13 Bypass project. Workforce & Health Readiness: Virgin Islands National Guard engineers completed medical readiness work with joint Air National Guard medical teams, including vaccinations, HIV blood draws, and mental health assessments. Coastal Health Alert: New research reports sargassum is becoming self-sustaining in the Caribbean and Gulf, with massive beach smothering and health concerns as it rots onshore. Local Business Support: The Department of Trade opened a Virgin Gorda satellite office to bring licensing and consumer services closer to sister islands.
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