Banking & Finance: A Miami Herald investigation says a dormant U.S. Virgin Islands bank tied to Jeffrey Epstein suddenly processed more than $20 million in transactions in the months before his July 6, 2019 arrest, using newly released U.S. Justice Department documents. Public Safety: St. Thomas police arrested 37-year-old Akeem Forbes after an Independence Day weekend domestic assault at a gas station; he faces simple assault (domestic violence) and disturbance of the peace (domestic violence) charges and remains detained pending court. VI Nonprofits: The Family Resource Center’s Peace Maker Gala is set for July 11 in St. Thomas, but the group says federal funding delays are straining services for victims of domestic violence and other violent crimes. BVI Governance & Business Climate: Premier Wheatley’s “Our Constitution” public information campaign launched July 3 to explain the constitutional reform process and 27 proposed amendments ahead of formal UK negotiations later this month. Regional Tourism & Hospitality: A Caribbean hospitality veteran says operators should make booking policies clearer and easier to find to build traveler trust—especially around cancellations, refunds, and health protocols. Caribbean Policy Lending: A CDB evaluation finds Barbados was the strongest performer among five Caribbean countries using policy-based loans, citing clear policy design and technical assistance. Insurance: AM Best placed Topa Insurance Group’s U.S. Virgin Islands subsidiary Dorchester Insurance under review after a proposed acquisition of Topa in California.