CARICOM Talks: Prime Minister Philip Davis and other regional leaders wrapped up the 51st CARICOM Heads of Government meeting in St. Lucia, with the agenda focused on climate finance, regional security, Haiti, Cuba, and CARICOM’s direction. VI-USVI Governance: In the U.S. Virgin Islands, a Democratic gubernatorial debate turned into a fight over who’s responsible for territory failures—hospitals, schools, utilities, disaster recovery, and more—between Lt. Gov. Tregenza Roach, Delegate Stacey Plaskett, and Donna Frett-Gregory. BVI Constitutional Process: The British Virgin Islands is set to enter the first round of constitutional negotiations with the UK next week, as Premier Wheatley pushes ahead. D.C. National Guard: The D.C. Council asked governors of the U.S. Virgin Islands and Michigan to recall National Guard troops, arguing the event mission is over even as the Pentagon extends the deployment through Inauguration Day 2029. Sports & Tech Funding: Jamaica’s sport ministry approved $1.35m for drone soccer participation in South Korea, highlighting youth skills at the sports-tech intersection. Local Crime & Courts: A St. Thomas woman was arrested after 911 claims about a broken windshield unraveled into allegations she used her car to strike an ex-boyfriend. Maritime Presence: A VI delegation attended PMAC’s annual meeting in Suriname, discussing port electrification, maritime security, and resilience. Police Station Update: East End Police Station in Tortola remains closed “until further notice,” with officers temporarily based at the East End/Long Look Community Centre.