Caribbean Weather Watch: Tropical Storm Dolly has formed in the Atlantic and could bring heavy rain to the Leeward Islands this weekend, with the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and Hispaniola facing rainfall Sunday into Monday and a risk of flash flooding. USVI Small Business Relief: Puerto Rico’s governor says SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans are now available after the U.S. declared a drought disaster affecting 26 municipalities, covering eligible small businesses and nonprofits hit by drought losses. BVI Health Leadership: Senior sources say BVI Health Services Authority is set to get a new CEO, Gordon Frame of Scotland, expected to start Sept. 1, 2026. BVI/VI Financial Crime Spotlight: The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force Financial Crime Unit won an ARIN-CARIB “Most Responsive Member” award for its work on international financial crime investigations. BVI-India Trade Push: Premier Natalio Wheatley and finance officials rang the opening bell at India’s National Stock Exchange during the territory’s inaugural financial services trade mission, positioning the BVI as a gateway for investment and capital. USVI Horse Racing Deal Stalls: USVI Labour Day races on St. Thomas were cancelled after lawmakers sent the Southland Gaming bill back to committee, leaving the racetrack plan in limbo. Local Infrastructure Update: Long Bay Road on Virgin Gorda has reopened after repairs to a key bypass route damaged by 2025 flooding, restoring two routes to North Sound. Energy Cost Pressure: A local commentator says August electricity bills rose after a fuel subsidy ended, arguing the government should have locked in fuel pricing earlier. Online Safety Settlement: Meta’s $17.1 billion settlement includes new child-safety rules for Facebook and Instagram, with U.S. territories including the U.S. Virgin Islands named among the covered jurisdictions.