Immigration Detention Expansion: The Trump administration is seeking construction bids to build or enlarge immigration detention sites in up to 14 locations, including Guantánamo Bay and St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands—raising fresh concerns about capacity, legal support, and the direction of enforcement. BVI Tourism & Hospitality: The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board is promoting the 2026 “Unrushed Season” (July to early November) with fewer crowds, seasonal packages, and festival-linked savings. BVI Ports Operations: The BVI Ports Authority published Port Purcell operating hours for the 2026 Emancipation Festival, with administrative offices closed on multiple days but vessel operations continuing. Local Business Growth: The Virgin Islands’ first Entrepreneurial Zone at Huntums Ghut is moving toward full operation, with a completed incubator building offering affordable commercial units and business support. Development Agency Push (VI): The Virgin Islands government advanced plans to make the Recovery and Development Agency permanent, expanding its mandate and renaming it as the Virgin Islands Development Agency. Antitrust Settlement: US Attorney General Brown announced a $29.6 million Glenmark settlement tied to allegations of generic drug price-fixing and limiting competition. Heat & Fire Risk (USVI): A Heat Advisory for St. Croix, St. Thomas, and St. John warns of heat index values above 100°F and heightened brush fire conditions. Cannabis Licensing (USVI): Cannabis license applications are open across the territory with a Sept. 15 deadline. Cruise & Resort News (USVI): Club Med broke ground on a St. Croix resort slated to welcome guests in 2027, signaling another hospitality investment wave.