AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPower Outages: St. Thomas and St. John saw a total blackout early Sunday—its second this weekend—after loss of generation at a power plant, leaving thousands without electricity and reigniting frustration over the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority’s reliability. Courts & Corruption: A federal judge denied new trials or acquittals for former USVI Police Commissioner Ray Martinez and former OMB director Jenifer O’Neil in the Mon Ethos corruption case, saying the trial record supported the convictions. Local Justice: The USVI Superior Court mediation over Larry Page’s 2014 purchase of Hans Lollik and Little Hans Lollik ended in an impasse, sending the long-running island ownership fight back to court. Hurricane Watch: The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season opened June 1 with no storms, but NOAA still forecasts a below-normal season that can still bring major impacts. Coast Guard Rescue: The Coast Guard rescued a boater south of St. Thomas after a vessel fire and sinking, with the passenger transferred to local emergency crews.
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