AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAntitrust & Consumer Protection: USVI is among the states tied to a major Sandoz antitrust settlement in principle, with Attorney General Tong announcing a $400 million deal that could total about $469 million for state enforcers, including injunctive reforms aimed at stopping generic drug price-fixing and competition limits. Local Courts & Safety: On St. Croix, police arrested a woman after a dispute over a vacated apartment at Estate Work & Rest escalated into threats to stab a landlady and a physical confrontation that included a Taser. Housing & Land Use: A separate St. Croix report highlights the risks of “squatter by permission,” where permissive access can turn into a legal fight over removal. Public Works: The Economic Development Park Corporation is seeking bids for renovation of the William D. Roebuck Industrial Park lift station on St. Croix, with questions due Aug. 17 and bids due Aug. 31. Politics: Stacey E. Plaskett won the USVI Democratic gubernatorial primary, with Milton E. Potter as running mate, while Janelle Sarauw won the Democratic delegate primary. Weather & Travel Impact: A moderate earthquake and aftershock were reported north of St. Thomas, and residents were asked to report what they felt. Environment: Seaweed sargassum continues to blanket Caribbean and Gulf coastlines, with scientists warning it may be self-sustaining and worsening tourism and marine impacts. Sports: USVI women’s softball ended a long medal drought at the CAC Games, taking silver after rain forced cancellation of the gold-medal game.
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