AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAI & Energy Policy: A new DigitalBridge-ArcLight deal links the AI data center boom to keeping aging coal and gas plants running—raising health-adjacent concerns about pollution and power demand. Sun Safety & Environment: A local-friendly explainer breaks down sunscreen types and why the “chemical vs mineral” debate matters for both skin protection and marine ecosystems. BVI Blood Supply: Baker & Partners, International Motors and Riteway will launch a monthly blood donation programme on Friday to support Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital’s blood bank. Regional Medicines Access: PAHO/WHO and OECS-PPS will convene an Eastern Caribbean workshop to strengthen access to safe, quality-assured medicines and health technologies. Hantavirus Watch (BVI): The BVI CMO says risk is “very low,” urging residents to rely on reputable sources and avoid alarming social media claims. Child Online Safety: USVI/Caribbean-linked officials join pressure on Congress to reject the KIDS Act, arguing it could weaken state protections for children online. SNAP/Summer EBT: SNAP/SUN Bucks schedules and participation updates show ongoing food-assistance shifts, including U.S. Virgin Islands involvement. Dengue Update: New reporting highlights a major 2024 dengue surge tied largely to travel—Caribbean destinations including Puerto Rico and the USVI are heavily represented. Domestic Violence (USVI): A St Thomas man faces charges after police say he punched his partner, leaving her unconscious and bleeding.
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