Cost of Living & Power Bills: BVI Opposition’s Hon. Myron Walwyn says wage hikes alone won’t protect residents from rising essentials, as lawmakers debate BVIEC rate changes that target users above 1,500 kWh/month. Electricity Reliability: BVIEC reported a heavy surge causing outages across parts of Tortola, with restoration underway to several feeders and teams investigating the cause. Water Bill Amnesty Dispute: BVI Finance Minister Julian Fraser denied government agreed to an amnesty on disputed water bills during the VIEWCO transition, as Opposition presses for relief for long-running arrears. MSME Support: The VI government and CDB launched a bi-weekly MSME capacity-building series for business continuity, digital marketing, and financial management across islands via virtual/hybrid sessions. Tourism Access Controversy: A proposal to reserve limited morning access to The Baths and Devil’s Bay for an international cruise operator sparked public debate over conservation funding versus open beach access. Regional Child Policy: OECS, with UNICEF support, unveiled a 2026–2032 regional child policy and strategic plan aimed at turning rights into real-world action. Health & Wellness Opening: Mind & Body by Living Fit opened as a new 24-hour wellness facility on Virgin Gorda, targeting residents, hospitality workers, and visitors. Business Tech Launch: ELEHEAR rolled out ElePro Plus, adding live tele-audiology sessions for OTC hearing device owners. Crypto Market Watch: Payward reported Q2 2026 adjusted revenue of $508M (+17% YoY), while Binance reclaimed Bitcoin futures open-interest lead from CME.