BVI Tourism & Jobs: The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission wrapped its 2026 Tourism Education Summer Internship Programme, expanding from 10 to 20 students and placing them with major resorts and yacht charter operators to build real workplace skills. BVI Governance & Consumer Protection: The Virgin Islands Trade Commission’s non-operational functions were shifted under amendments to the Consumer Protection Act, with the minister and Director of Business now handling complaints, investigations, and reporting on prices and market conditions. BVI Energy Cost Pressure: Opposition Leader Marlon Penn renewed calls for a sustained electricity subsidy through end-2026, arguing families need relief now—not future credits—while also questioning subsidy changes for businesses. BVI Tourism Growth: The inaugural Boston Whaler Takeover brought Puerto Rico Whaler Owners Club members to the Territory Sept. 4–7, aiming to extend the Puerto Rico connection beyond Christmas in July into slower-season months. Regional Policy Talks: BVI Premier Natalio Wheatley is in Bermuda for the Caribbean Overseas Territories caucus ahead of the UK Joint Ministerial Council, joining other OT leaders on financial services, trade, climate resilience, and citizen wellbeing. USVI Boating Compliance: US Customs and Border Protection warned Caribbean boat operators that failing to report arrivals can trigger fines and vessel seizures, with enforcement highlighted in the US Virgin Islands.