USVI Budget: The US Virgin Islands Senate has given final approval to the FY2027 budget, sending a $739.2M General Fund package (with special funds pushing the total near $958M) to Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. for signature, with key appropriations including UVI operating support and funding for property, waste management, and public works. BVI Water Crisis: British Virgin Islands residents in parts of Jost Van Dyke and beyond are reportedly going without running water for weeks, with some turning to bathing in the sea as families—especially women, elders, and newborn households—struggle to cope. USVI–BVI Maritime Licensing: USVI Gov. Bryan is pushing for urgent talks with the BVI after US federal agencies raised concerns about the BVI’s Commercial Recreational Vessel License framework and its impact on USVI maritime businesses and cross-border passenger movement. BVI Education Funding: The MHV BVI Group says 22 students across the territory will receive a combined $100,000 in scholarships through the Judith E. Vanterpool Scholarship Fund, with award letters expected soon and funds distributed over two years. BVI Corporate Move: WISeKey says its redomiciliation from Switzerland to the British Virgin Islands is expected to become effective Oct. 2, 2026, via a merger into its BVI subsidiary, with trading expected under a new Nasdaq ticker. Football & Regional Support: FIFA president Gianni Infantino continues a Caribbean tour seeking support ahead of next year’s election, including visits to the Virgin Islands, while regional football leaders publicly back his bid.