Antitrust & Consumer Protection: Attorney General William Tong led a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz over alleged conspiracies to inflate prices and limit competition, with total payments to state enforcers expected at about $469 million if approved. BVI Governance & Public Funds: BVI Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley ordered multiple investigations into an unauthorised Delta Capital Partners investment, citing a breach of the Public Finance Management Act and directing criminal, internal audit, and fund-recovery efforts. Power & Business Continuity: WAPA says a planned overnight grid shutdown will plunge parts of St. Thomas and all of St. John into darkness Aug. 5, tied to the FEMA-funded Feeder 13 Bypass Project. Public Safety & Local Tech: VIPD is urging residents and businesses to register security cameras under its Community Connect registry, with optional real-time access for integrated systems during incidents. Trade & Licensing Access (BVI): The Department of Trade opened a Virgin Gorda Satellite Office to bring trade licences, National Business Bureau support, and consumer services closer to sister-island residents. Ports & Costs (BVI): BVIPA’s temporary port fee reductions ended July 31, with standard wharfage and container handling charges reinstated Aug. 1. Workforce Development: Ocean Point Terminals welcomed 15 students for its summer internship program, including placements via a new partnership with the VI Legislature’s internship initiative. Housing/Legal Risk (USVI): A local report highlights how “squatter by permission” scenarios can turn a permissive tenant situation into felony exposure for property owners. Tourism Incentives: Windstar Cruises launched a limited-time offer with an all-inclusive upgrade worth $1,300+ on select yacht voyages through 2027. Environment: New reporting warns sargassum is becoming self-sustaining in the Caribbean and Gulf, threatening beaches, marine life, and tourism.