AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoTerritorial Budget Crunch: USVI OMB Director Julio Rhymer Jr. warned lawmakers revenues are running 9.4% below forecast, putting the territory facing a projected $59 million deficit by Sept. 30, with only $34.5 million in operating cash as of Aug. 7. Drought Disaster: The U.S. government declared drought disaster conditions for the U.S. Virgin Islands, with St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix in extreme drought, a move that can unlock emergency federal loans for farmers and agricultural producers. Meta Settlement: Attorney General Marty Jackley announced South Dakota’s minimum $52.6 million share of a $17.1 billion multistate Meta settlement over claims Meta designed Instagram and Facebook to be addictive to minors; the agreement also covers the U.S. Virgin Islands among other jurisdictions and is subject to federal court approval. Border Enforcement Update: U.S. Customs and Border Protection expanded maritime interdiction by creating new “Customs Enforcement Areas,” extending enforcement jurisdiction from 12 to 24 nautical miles in regions including waters near Puerto Rico. Tourism Spotlight: Beach.com’s 2026 Global Beach Index ranked Trunk Bay No. 1 worldwide, Sandy Point (St. Croix) No. 7, and Magens Bay (St. Thomas) No. 17.
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