Marine Jobs & Local Access: The BVI Department of Labour and Workforce Development defended its push to give Virgin Islanders first preference in the marine sector after complaints locals are being overlooked, with Deputy Commissioner Felina Moss saying the department is educating charter companies on workers’ rights and responsibilities. Livestock Protection: BVI Agriculture and Fisheries renewed warnings over roaming dogs attacking livestock, urging owners to register and keep dogs securely confined to prevent injuries and financial losses for farmers. Crypto Payments in BVI: Ducat announced integration with TRON to expand use of USDT (TRC-20) for faster, lower-cost settlement, letting users move Bitcoin-backed value into TRON’s stablecoin ecosystem. Business Finance Survey: The RTPark Community Impact Fund partnered with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York to encourage Virgin Islands small businesses to take part in the 2026 Small Business Credit Survey, aiming to better reflect local access-to-capital realities. Climate Grants (VICCTF): The Virgin Islands Climate Change Trust Fund opened its first call for proposals, offering grants up to $100,000 for resilient buildings, clean energy, water security, ecosystem restoration, food security and sargassum response. Tech & Automation: Mitesco’s Centcore said it will host early prototypes of its TC/DC platform at properties linked to entrepreneur Tim Allen, while its RoboAgent AI sales automation platform prepares for a late fourth-quarter rollout.