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OFAC Sanctions Crackdown: The U.S. Treasury is ramping up pressure on Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani’s illicit shipping and sanctions-evasion network, adding more than 50 people, entities and vessels to its list and targeting the financial plumbing behind Iran-linked global container shipping. Constitution Talks in the BVI: Premier Natalio Wheatley urged residents to pray for the BVI’s constitutional negotiating team as formal talks with the UK begin this week, framing it as a step toward greater self-government. Local Governance & Cleanliness: Junior Minister Lorna Smith says Road Town’s appearance is hurting the territory’s image, pointing to containers, trailers and boats on government property and calling for faster action. Water Access at Jost Van Dyke: Representative Melvin “Mitch” Turnbull says residents have been without reliable potable water for more than four months, with people bathing in seawater and businesses forced to close. BVI Utilities Update: BVIEC will start accepting Water and Sewerage bill payments at its Long Bush office effective July 15, easing the transition after the BVIEC–W&SD merger. Regional Business & Travel: Antigua and Barbuda PM Gaston Browne renewed calls for an OECS airline, arguing poor regional connections are trapping travellers in delays and cancellations. Cruise Outlook: West Indian Company (WICO) projects fiscal 2027 growth to about 1.2m passengers and 362 calls after reporting 302 calls and 946,199 passengers through May 31. Creative Sector: The BVI Film Commission wrapped up its 2026 Summer Film Academy, training 20 emerging filmmakers over four days with a storytelling-first focus. Commonwealth Games Team: Commonwealth Sport BVI named 11 athletes to represent the Virgin Islands at Glasgow 2026, with Adaejah T. Hodge as flag bearer.

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