BVI Tourism Planning: Premier Natalio Wheatley says the government has selected a company to draft the territory’s first National Tourism Plan, citing strong momentum with visitor arrivals rising to 1.2M in 2025 and cruise arrivals topping 875,000. USVI Hospitality Investment: Club Med and VICI Properties will redevelop the Carambola Beach Resort in St. Croix into a Club Med Exclusive Collection property, with VICI funding the upgrade under a long-term lease. Yachting & Local Spend: Premier Wheatley reports more than 90 charter yachts relocated to the VI ahead of the 2025/26 season, generating an estimated $13.99M in direct seasonal activity. Health Funding Gaps: Senators heard concerns about mental and behavioral health, including delayed or missing appropriations for key facilities and a proposed small-scale community housing model at Anna’s Hope. Budget & Staffing: The FY2027 budget review flagged recruitment and retention challenges for finance staff and ongoing delays tied to federal guidance for broadband funding. Corporate/Legal Watch: A BVI-linked investor in South Africa’s “Please Call Me” dispute says he’s launching defamation action against Nkosana Makate over alleged forged documents. Regional Food Systems Capital: UN forum in Barbados pushes equity capital to close Caribbean food systems financing gaps, aiming to unlock more private investment. Tourism Branding via Sports: Saint Lucia announces a multi-year Arsenal partnership that includes a youth football academy and major tourism exposure.