Utility Safety & Access: BVIEC says its meter technicians have been threatened with serious violence during authorised replacements, and urges residents to keep meters and electrical equipment accessible and hazard-free. Public Governance: Premier Natalio Wheatley says he was not consulted on Governor Daniel Pruce’s one-year term extension to January 2028, while stressing a push for more authority for the elected government. Health Sector Leadership: Cabinet approved Bevis A. Sylvester as the new BVI Health Services Authority Chair, pending House of Assembly approval. Climate Finance Push: VICCTF is urging sister islands to submit projects beyond Tortola to support fair, transparent funding and improve chances of accessing larger global climate financing. Water & Sewerage Management: Newly appointed Water and Sewerage Director Lyndon Hodge pledges stronger leadership, accountability, innovation, and investment ahead of plans to consolidate services under a single statutory corporation. Marine Jobs Pressure: The Moorings reports it has lost many local boat captains in recent years, while saying it is prioritising local recruitment amid ongoing complaints about hiring gaps. Finance & Business: Aura Minerals announced a US$200m syndicated loan facility to strengthen its capital structure and fund supplier payments and production expansion. Regional Spotlight: Overseas Territories leaders met in Bermuda, with Montserrat and others aligning priorities ahead of the UK Joint Ministerial Council. Tech/Policy Watch: A new US bill would require VPNs and other services to block access to “foreign piracy sites,” raising stakes for privacy tools. Earthquake Update: A 4.8 quake near Puerto Rico triggered a tsunami information statement saying there is no tsunami threat to Puerto Rico, the USVI, or the BVI.