BVI Cruise Momentum: The BVI posted its third-fastest cruise growth in the Caribbean for Q1, welcoming 493,397 cruise passengers (up 29.3%) and 113,318 stayover visitors (up 6.2%), even as critics question whether cruise-heavy tourism delivers enough local spend. Electricity Costs Clarity: BVIEC says electricity rates won’t rise, keeping the fuel subsidy for the first 1,500 kWh; usage above that threshold keeps the first 1,500 kWh subsidized but pays unsubsidised fuel costs on additional units. Public Finance Scrutiny: BVI Opposition Leader Marlon Penn is pushing for a full Auditor General investigation into alleged investments of over US$7.5 million from the Consolidated Fund, citing lack of public briefing and pointing to past Delta Capital and Bank of Asia issues. Government Accounts Update: Premier Wheatley says he’s hopeful the Auditor General can get government accounts “current” soon, while the House approved excess spending regularisation for 2017. Climate Funding Prep: The Virgin Islands Climate Change Trust Fund completed territory-wide consultations ahead of its first Call for Proposals, gathering input from government bodies, businesses, and community groups on priorities and eligibility. Stablecoin Rule Push: U.S. Treasury moves toward stricter stablecoin enforcement under the GENIUS Act, with proposed rules defining who can issue payment stablecoins in the U.S. and penalties for unauthorized activity. Orca Dividend: Orca Energy Group declared a special cash dividend of Cdn$0.50 per share, payable Sept. 15 to holders of record Aug. 31. USVI Business Notices: VIEDA issued notice of a public hearing (Aug. 27) for new economic development applications, including SkyCity VI Airport Company and Tropical Behavioral Services.