Business Relief Push: The BVI Chamber of Commerce is urging the government to extend temporary business and cost-of-living relief measures beyond the July 31 expiry, recommending they run until Dec. 31 as higher oil prices, shipping disruptions, and freight/insurance costs keep squeezing importers and consumers. Public Safety & Telecom Fraud: A bipartisan group of U.S. attorneys general is pressing the FCC to strengthen “Know Your Customer” rules to curb illegal robocalls, arguing current safeguards aren’t stopping scammers who exploit phone networks. Local Security Update: In the BVI, police say a fatal shooting in Brewers Bay has been identified as local businessman Kai de Castro, with investigators also looking into a car seen in the area. Marine Workforce: District Three in Tortola is set to host a one-day marine workshop (July 30) to help young residents enter the marine sector, including vessel operations and qualifications. Tech & Skills: UVI’s Research and Technology Park says it has surpassed its FY2026 tenant target and is considering a new AI apprenticeship program for local tech talent. Regional Travel Link: Fly the Whale is launching daily San Juan–St. Thomas service starting Aug. 3, cutting the trip to about 35 minutes. Finance Spotlight: Black Banx reports Q2 and first-half 2026 results, including USD 5.8B revenue and USD 2.3B net income for the quarter. Environment Watch: New research highlights sargassum as a self-sustaining, recurring coastal problem that can disrupt harbors and raise public health concerns as it decomposes.