AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoViolence & Public Safety: A 57-year-old man, Pernell Slaven Jr., was found shot to death under a vehicle in St. Thomas’ Hospital Ground after VIPD’s gun detection system alerted police to heavy gunfire the night before; the case is now a homicide investigation as the territory’s count climbs. St. Croix Homicides: Two brothers, Yordani and Delli Eduardo, were killed in a shooting near La Terraza Bar and Restaurant in Castle Coakley, pushing St. Croix’s 2026 total higher and the territorywide total to 30. Domestic Violence Allegations: A St. Thomas woman, Ulissa George, was arrested after allegedly stabbing her boyfriend with kitchen scissors during an argument tied to marijuana at Annas Retreat. Community Health Education: The Virgin Islands State Nurses Association is asking for support to expand its free, nurse-led public health education program, Teaching Moments with VISNA’s President, covering topics like asthma, senior health, and preventive care. Cannabis Regulation Update: In USVI, licensed cannabis cultivation could start within weeks, with dispensaries possibly opening before year-end—though sales wait until a product-testing lab is operational. Foodborne Illness Watch: Health officials are tracking a multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to imported jalapeños, with many cases and hospitalizations reported. Climate & Health Risk: NOAA reports July 2026 tied as the hottest July on record, while disaster management urges USVI residents to complete seasonal preparedness as the Atlantic shows signs of becoming more active.
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