Air Force–Tarague Beach showdown: Five briefs were filed ahead of the U.S. Supreme Court hearing Oct. 7 in the Prutehi Guahan case challenging the Air Force’s open detonation plans at Tarague Beach, with supporters including the Virgin Islands Bar Association and multiple states backing the nonprofit. BVI aviation drills: The BVI Airports Authority will run biennial emergency simulation exercises at Anegada and Virgin Gorda airports from Oct. 7 to Nov. 17, with public notices and increased emergency activity during operational hours. St. Croix power disruption: Divi Carina Bay Resort remains closed after a Sept. 30 fire damaged a generator; 51 guests were relocated, the casino reopened, and reopening plans are pending inspections and approvals. Ports milestone: BVI Ports Authority marked its 35th anniversary with PortVision 2026 and named Reba Evans as the first-ever BVI Ports Authority Ambassador. BVI politics & elections: PLM warned voters about a fake social media post naming “Jason Thompson” as an At-Large candidate, stressing only two candidates are officially announced. BVI airport expansion bids: Two bids were received for the first phase of Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport runway extension work, with evaluation underway. USPS delivery changes: USPS lengthened delivery expectations for packages to and from the U.S. Virgin Islands and other noncontiguous areas starting Oct. 1. Drug settlement push: Attorney General Nick Brown joined a coalition seeking court approval of a $400 million settlement over alleged generic drug price-fixing by Sandoz and Fougera, with potential claims for buyers from 2009–2019. DeFi protection goes live: Firelight announced its onchain protection is now live for Sentora vaults, aiming to separate cover payouts from covered protocol assets.