BVI Airport Expansion: Two bids were received for the first phase of Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport’s runway extension (787 feet at the western end), with proposals now under evaluation by an appointed team. Energy Costs & Fuel Policy: Cabinet approved an additional $2.5M in fuel subsidies for BV Electricity Corporation to carry support through year-end, while social/political commentator Skelton Cline renewed calls for fuel price controls and tighter monitoring of how retailers adjust pump prices. Local Governance & Infrastructure: Premier Natalio Wheatley blamed prior administrations for underinvesting in water and other basic infrastructure, arguing funds were diverted to Pier Park while residents now feel the strain. Tourism Business Signals: The BVI Tourist Board was shortlisted for Aspire Luxury Travel Club’s “Tourist Board of the Year 2026,” adding to recent luxury destination accolades. Education & Campus Safety (USVI): A UVI student worker sued after alleging inadequate campus security left him vulnerable to a violent assault, spotlighting risk management on campus. UVI Tuition: UVI announced a roughly 56% jump in full-time on-campus undergraduate tuition for Spring 2027, with the president saying notice to students came too late. Finance & Markets (USVI): USVI plans a “Third Wall Street” in Christiansted, including a new entity to enable municipal bond issuance for obligors nationwide. Corporate/Tech Listings (BVI-linked): WISeSat.Space completed its business combination and began trading on Nasdaq as SAIQ, underscoring continued BVI-linked capital market activity.