Constitution Talks: The UK and the Virgin Islands begin the first round of constitutional negotiations this week, with Premier Natalio Wheatley leading the VI team and Attorney General Dawn J. Smith and opposition leader Marlon Penn among the delegates, supported by Sir Jeffrey Jowell KC. Fuel Competition: Social commentator Pastor Claude Skelton-Cline renewed calls for a trade commission and anti-trust action, arguing Sunoco effectively controls fuel supply and pricing in the VI through related ownership of Delta and SOL. Airport Funding: Antigua and Barbuda’s PM Gaston Browne says a US$10 airport administration charge increase will strengthen regional aviation funding and help restore Category 1 safety status for ECCAA priorities. Water Bill Payments (BVI): BVIEC will start accepting Water and Sewerage Department bill payments at its Long Bush office from July 15 as the BVIEC–W&SD merger transition continues. Offshore/Finance Careers: Leonard Curtis promoted Sophie Smith to director to strengthen offshore restructuring capabilities, including Caribbean and Crown Dependencies work. Public Finance Oversight (VI): The VI Inspector General is referring $17,005 in questionable Eldra Schulterbrandt Residential Facility withdrawals to the Department of Justice after an audit found no documented justification or reimbursement. Regional Cooperation: The VI backed the Association of Caribbean States push for closer regional cooperation on trade, shipping, tourism, climate and disaster risk. Commonwealth Games (VI): Commonwealth Sport BVI named 11 VI athletes for Glasgow 2026, with Adaejah Hodge as flag bearer. Road Town Clean-Up (BVI): Junior Minister Lorna Smith urged faster action to improve Road Town’s appearance, citing containers and boats on government property as a drag on the territory’s image. Tech/Markets (BVI): TxFlow L1 launched Probly, a prediction-market application, expanding its onchain financial ecosystem. Aviation/Regional Airline Push: Antigua’s Browne again called for an OECS airline, blaming unreliable connections for missed meetings and long delays.