AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSteelpan as wellness: A new book, Steelpan Vibrations: Unlocking the Human Mind, launches today at UTT NAPA Campus in Port of Spain, pitching pan as more than performance—an entry point into emotion, cognition, and personal growth. Military family summer perks: Blue Star Museums is back for 2026, running May 16 through Sept. 7, with participating museums offering free admission for active-duty service members and up to five family members—U.S. Virgin Islands sites are included. Caribbean tourism goes influencer: A whirlwind Caribbean tour by social media star IShowSpeed is being credited with driving huge global attention, with tourism groups leaning into live-stream marketing over traditional ad spend. Local culture spotlight: Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens is also using the Blue Star program this summer, pairing military-friendly access with new exhibitions. Research capacity for HBCUs: A landmark NSF EPSCoR summit report highlights research infrastructure and funding readiness across 47 HBCUs/PBIs, including the U.S. Virgin Islands. Health & safety watch: A new sunscreen guide says only about 20% of tested products meet both safety and effectiveness standards.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.