Elections Watch: Julian Willock says he will contest the upcoming general election for District Three, insisting he will not run against Deputy Premier Julian Fraser while positioning himself as a “servant leader.” Hurricane Preparedness: District 9 Rep. Vincent O. Wheatley and the Valley Sounds Lions Club delivered nearly 100 care packages to vulnerable residents ahead of the 2026 Atlantic season. Housing & Land: Premier Natalio Wheatley says an affordable housing initiative is coming “in the coming weeks,” using Crown Lands Partnerships and new solutions to expand home ownership. Local Governance & Services: The BVI DMV is facing backlash after requiring applicants to submit a “Driver’s Licence Report” from their home authority before converting foreign licences. Infrastructure: Nanny Cay Marina’s $30M expansion has reached the halfway point on the breakwater for the new south marina, with major landside upgrades planned. Regional Politics: Antigua and Barbuda reaffirmed support for BVI self-determination at a UN decolonization seminar, citing shared history and constitutional talks. Public Finance: The USVI Bureau of Corrections defended its FY2027 budget as senators questioned the high cost of housing inmates locally. Education: St. Croix’s Adaina Smith became the first Rashida A. Hodge Scholarship recipient to attend NC State.