Port Costs & Logistics: The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority says temporary port fee relief ends Aug. 31, with wharfage rising from 1% back to 2% and container handling fees returning from $150/TEU to $300/TEU starting Sept. 1—prompting importers and customs brokers to adjust billing and clearance plans. Energy & Public Utility Oversight: Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline renewed criticism of BVIEC, arguing the utility “cannot operate as a for-profit business” and calling for more transparency as August bills reflect higher fuel surcharges after subsidy relief ended. BVI-India Finance Push: Premier Natalio Wheatley used a Mumbai roadshow to pitch the BVI as India’s gateway to global finance, noting BVI’s long role in India’s outward investment flows and highlighting direct engagement with India’s financial services sector. Crime-Fighting Recognition: The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force Financial Crime Unit won an ARIN-CARIB “Most Responsive Member” award for timely, reliable responses to international financial crime investigations. Cruise & Legal Fallout: A lawsuit claims Norwegian Cruise Line ejected a passenger in the Virgin Islands after an alleged theft of complimentary wine, while she says her essential medication was left behind. Hurricane Watch: Tropical Storm Dolly formed in the Atlantic and could bring heavy rain to parts of the Caribbean, including the Virgin Islands, with flash flooding possible. Crypto/Token News: Lendary (BVI/Hong Kong) announced plans for a Sept. 21 launch of its LRY utility token and a Q4 pilot using tokenised real-world assets as collateral. Shipping/Finance Deal: Riyada Managers approved a $60 million loan tied to a BVI-incorporated co-owned buyout of Egypt’s Integrated Diagnostics Holdings.