AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFederal Housing Fallout: HUD has suspended the U.S. Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority from receiving more federal disaster recovery funds, citing “widespread financial mismanagement, inadequate fraud controls, false certifications and improper payments,” and freezing access to the remaining $1.9 billion tied to Irma and Maria recovery. Women’s Entrepreneurship Push: The SBA announced a $6 million competition under its Women’s Business Center Modernization Initiative, with the U.S. Virgin Islands included among eligible territories; proposals are due Aug. 10, 2026. Citizenship Fight in the Territories: A new push to end automatic birthright citizenship for children born in U.S. territories starting Jan. 1, 2027 is drawing backlash from territory leaders, including Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Gun Policy Shockwave: A federal appeals court ruling striking down New Jersey’s “assault weapons” ban could also knock out the Virgin Islands’ similar June semiauto ban. Caribbean Culture & Faith: A global look at Rastafari cannabis policies highlights how sacramental ganja use is treated unevenly across the Caribbean and beyond.
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