Energy & Utilities: Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline says BVIEC has “always had better service” than USVI’s WAPA, while the BVI government moves ahead with the BVIEC and Water & Sewerage Department merger to form VIEWCo. Infrastructure & Safety: BVIEC is urging heavy equipment operators and contractors to contact the utility before working near electrical lines and underground cables after recent incidents caused damage and service disruptions. Higher Education: H. Lavity Stoutt Community College received accreditation to launch internationally accredited four-year degrees, starting with a Bachelor of Arts in Education. Tourism & Investment: Premier Natalio Wheatley highlighted multi-million-dollar private sector projects boosting the BVI tourism product, with several awaiting planning approvals. Maritime Trade: Water Spirit Freight Services resumed operations at Pier 14 in San Juan, restoring cargo links to St. Croix, St. Thomas and Tortola. Culture & Community: The Department of Culture will host an “Introduction to Fungi Music 101” workshop on June 17 at the BVI Finance Conference Room. Business & Finance (BVI-linked): CineNow, a BVI-registered firm, is closing a ₹1,350 crore film finance fund, using a secured participation model and tokenisation approach. Legal/Professional Milestone: Appleby’s first BVI Legal Scholarship recipient, Akeya Herbert, was called to the Bar. Regional Policy: Guyana’s works minister encouraged Guyanese in the VI to return home to support development.