BVI Utilities Safety: BVIEC is urging residents to keep meters and electrical equipment accessible after employees were threatened while doing authorised replacements, warning that animals, locked areas, overgrown vegetation and stored items can block safe access. Health Services Governance: Cabinet has approved Bevis A. Sylvester as the new Chair of the BVI Health Services Authority, pending House of Assembly approval, with a three-year term starting Sept. 7, 2026. Trusts & Estates Recognition: Virgin Islands trusts and estates lawyer Christopher J. McKenzie received STEP’s Lifetime Achievement Award in London, citing his role in shaping VI trust legislation including VISTA and advancing local financial services education. Marine Jobs Pressure: The Department of Labour and Workforce Development defended its efforts to give Virgin Islanders first preference in the marine sector amid ongoing complaints locals are being overlooked. Finance & Capital: Aura Minerals announced a US$200M syndicated loan facility to support supplier payments and production-related costs. Local Water Services: Newly appointed Water and Sewerage Department Director Lyndon Hodge pledged stronger leadership and investment as the territory moves toward a single statutory corporation for water and electricity services. Crypto Payments in the VI: Rhino.fi launched native Bitcoin deposits for businesses, aiming to simplify BTC-to-stablecoin settlement across multiple chains. Industry Spotlight: TTW named top shopping travel destinations across the Americas and Caribbean for 2026, with the list highlighting retail as a key visitor draw.