Juneteenth Closure: Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. ordered all Government of the Virgin Islands offices closed Friday, June 19, for Juneteenth, urging residents to mark the federal holiday with reflection and community activities. Youth Violence Focus: V.I. National Guard leadership told lawmakers that youth violence is tied to emotion control, home environments, and early intervention, pointing to the Youth About Face Program’s role and limits amid recent murders. ARPA Accountability: Calypso Inc. defended a $272,170 ARPA award tied to youth music programming, saying funds were released over three years and not as a single lump sum after budget hearing questions sparked controversy. BVI Food Security Talks: BVI Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley said Cabinet approved formal negotiations with the Dominican Republic to strengthen food security, trade, and broader economic cooperation. BVI Governance & Infrastructure: Wheatley also reiterated the Ralph T. O’Neal Administration Complex is on track to reopen next year, with major interior works moving toward implementation. Tourism & Hospitality Investment: Club Med and VICI Properties announced a redevelopment of St. Croix’s Carambola Beach Resort, with Club Med set to operate the 150-key property. Travel Tech Upgrade: Travel Planners International will replace its back-office system with Tern AI, covering licensing costs for its 6,000+ advisors. Crypto Market Watch: MAS added Bybit to Singapore’s investor alert list, citing unlicensed status, while noting Bybit says it blocks access to Singapore users. Corporate Finance: Aura Minerals’ board approved a $200 million share repurchase program running through June 18, 2027. Offshore Legal Hiring: Mourant appointed Xia Li to its Asia litigation team, strengthening BVI/Cayman-linked disputes with China dimensions. VI Crime & Media Debate: A St. Croix editorial raised concerns about drone footage being broadcast from an active homicide perimeter, alleging evidence tampering and due process issues.