BVI–India Finance Talks: Premier Natalio Wheatley says a recent trade mission to India—especially discussions around GIFT City—shows the BVI’s cross-border finance expertise can complement India’s financial-services push, not threaten it. USVI Charter Yacht Fees: USVI Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. escalated a charter yacht fee dispute with the U.S. Interior Department, proposing an emergency Inter-Virgin Islands Council meeting in Washington and pressing Premier Wheatley for a Sept. 25 written commitment. BVI Electricity Safety: BVIEC warned residents after employees were threatened during authorised meter work, urging safe, unobstructed access to meters and equipment. BVI Health Governance: Cabinet approved Bevis A. Sylvester as the new BVI Health Services Authority chair, pending House of Assembly approval. Climate Funding Push: The VICCTF is urging sister islands to submit projects so the fund can operate fairly and build credibility for larger global climate financing. Corporate/Deal News: Robam plans a USD 175m acquisition of a 60% stake in BVI-incorporated iTronics to expand its overseas kitchen business. Recognition for VI Finance: Trusts and estates lawyer Christopher J. McKenzie won STEP’s Lifetime Achievement Award for shaping VI trust legislation and education. Marine Jobs Pressure: The Moorings says it has lost many local boat captains recently, while claiming it’s prioritising local hiring for current vacancies. Regional Equality Initiative: The VI reaffirmed support for Brazil’s SDG 18 voluntary push on ethnic and racial equality.