Police Accountability: The family of a tourist killed in a St. Thomas police shooting says the investigation has stalled and they still haven’t received key details like an autopsy or body-cam footage, while they dispute allegations about the circumstances. Animal Welfare & Government Debt: The Humane Society of St. Thomas is cutting animal intake and high-volume spay/neuter services after the Government of the Virgin Islands failed to pay $181,250 owed, with drop-offs redirected to the Department of Agriculture. BVI Marine & Tourism Policy: Premier Natalio Wheatley calls BVI charter yacht fee increases a “tremendous” success, saying the changes are boosting revenue and drawing more operators to base in the territory. BVI Tourism Tech: The British Virgin Islands Virtual Reality Aquatics Experience won a 2026 International Telly Award, highlighting the territory’s push into immersive 360-degree tourism marketing. BVI Finance & Compliance: A new exclusive report questions security vetting in Caribbean Citizenship by Investment programs, citing concerns raised by banking executives about how red flags are handled after citizenship is granted. Shipping & Logistics: Seacon Shipping expands its tanker fleet with two 2026 chemical/oil newbuildings, while Carnival completes a pier extension at Celebration Key to handle up to four ships at once. Public Safety Operations: Governor Albert Bryan Jr. signed an order temporarily assigning peace officers to support the V.I. Police Department through July 12 amid heightened activity. Crypto & Relief: BloFin announces cash and bonus relief for users and communities affected by Venezuela’s earthquakes, routed through the Red Cross and eligible KYC users.