BVI Work Permits: British Virgin Islands Premier Natalio Wheatley says the territory will remove visa requirements for work permit holders in the coming weeks to help businesses onboard staff faster, with earlier digital upgrades to work-permit processing and expanded labour outreach already in motion. USVI Housing & Elections: On St. Thomas, Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. signed measures passed by the 36th Legislature, including burning solid waste, expanding mental health education, paid leave for parents of children with disabilities, and changes tied to hotel development bond proceeds, while lawmakers also advanced a bill to redirect $4 million from a dormant first-time homeowner program. Power & Construction Safety: The BVI Electricity Corporation is urging heavy equipment operators and contractors to contact it before working near electrical infrastructure after recent incidents caused damage and service disruptions. Tourism Media Boost: The Caribbean Tourism Organization and TEMPO Networks announced a strengthened partnership to expand Caribbean tourism storytelling across digital, social and broadcast platforms. Caribbean Tourism Events: CHTA named Barbados host for Caribbean Travel Marketplace 2027, and TEMPO is also expanding coverage for the 2026 St. John Celebration. Horse Racing Talks (USVI): Gov. Bryan met horsemen associations, the Virgin Islands Horse Racing Commission and Southland Gaming to address concerns around rebuilding the Randall “Doc” James Racetrack on St. Croix and operations at the Clinton E. Phipps Racetrack on St. Thomas. Local Education-Industry Link: H. Lavity Stoutt Community College launched newly designed chef jackets for its Culinary Arts Programme, created by alumna Kristin C. Frazer. Infrastructure Contract (USVI Mention): AECOM says it won a U.S. DHS nationwide infrastructure modernization contract covering work in U.S. territories including the US Virgin Islands.