Gun Violence Update (USVI): Police are investigating an early-morning shooting near the Walter I.M. Hodge Pavilion on St. Thomas that sent one person to hospital; VIPD is asking the public for tips as no suspect or condition details have been released. Felony Weapons Arrest (USVI): A waterfront traffic stop escalated into a major firearms case after officers found an unlicensed 9mm handgun exposed inside a vehicle, following a traffic violation and a marijuana admission. Gun Control Push (USVI): The legislature has advanced Bill 36-0144 to the governor’s desk, banning AR-15s, suppressors, and high-capacity magazines, while gun-rights groups argue the process and rights protections are being mishandled. Civil Rights / Family Law (BVI): Premier Natalio Wheatley says same-sex marriage won’t be recognized, but the government is working toward civil partnerships to meet international obligations without discrimination. Local Governance (BVI): A BVI electricity and water merger is moving toward a new energy-and-water corporation, with residents comparing service levels to the USVI. Tourism & Investment (USVI): Club Med and VICI Properties announced plans to redevelop St. Croix’s Carambola Beach Resort into a Club Med Exclusive Collection property. Maritime Trade (USVI): Water Spirit resumed freight operations at Pier 14 in San Juan, restoring cargo links among Puerto Rico, St. Croix, St. Thomas, and Tortola. Sports (USVI): Adaejah T. Hodge won NCAA outdoor titles in the 200m and 100m, setting Virgin Islands records. Politics & Elections (BVI): Lesmore Smith says he will run again as an independent candidate for the next general election. Regional / International Finance: Canada’s financial-crime controls are under FATF review, with sources suggesting it may avoid a global “grey list.”