BVI Water Crisis: Works Minister Kye Rymer says the territory’s ongoing water supply problems stem from decades of ageing, neglected infrastructure and underinvestment, pointing to deteriorating reservoirs, old distribution lines, and shutdowns like Sea Cows Bay and Baughers Bay plants. Local Business & Mobility: VI Motors (Tortola) named authorised dealer for OMODA & JAECOO, launching four models including the J8 PHEV, as the dealership marks its 60th anniversary. Healthcare & Infection Control: BVI Health Services Authority won the grand prize at the 2026 APIC Film Festival for its infection-prevention short film “A Symphony of Guardians,” created by staff across mental health, infection prevention, and marketing. Regional Air Connectivity: Antigua PM Gaston Browne renewed the push for an OECS airline, blaming flight delays and cancellations for stranding regional travellers. CARICOM Governance: CARICOM heads of government met in Gros Islet, Saint Lucia (5–8 July) under Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre’s chairmanship, with BVI Premier Natalio Wheatley among attendees. Marine Conservation: Center for Biological Diversity filed suit seeking critical habitat protections for threatened queen conch, arguing federal deadlines and dredging impacts leave the species exposed. Tech & AI Education: PrimeBOT showcased personal robotics at the UN’s AI for Good Summit in Geneva, pitching home robots as tools for hands-on learning. Digital Finance: Alpha Compute (BVI-linked) said it completed wind-down of its legacy Telegram-focused digital asset treasury by returning final TON (GRAM) holdings, while AFX (BVI) reported surpassing $1.1B in decentralized derivatives trading volume.