Maritime Safety: The U.S. Coast Guard is warning the public across Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands about the risks of illegal passenger-for-hire charter operations, urging riders to verify Merchant Mariner Credentials, check for a Coast Guard Certificate of Inspection on boats carrying more than six passengers, and review contracts before boarding. Cost of Living & Trade: The BVI Chamber of Commerce says prices are set to rise after temporary relief measures ended Aug. 31, warning that higher product costs, freight, insurance and restored charges will show up as new inventory replaces older stock—potentially hitting hardest around Christmas. Local Finance & Business: Premier Natalio Wheatley and Finance Minister Lorna Smith will meet businesses Sept. 4 as the territory absorbs the end of the May–Aug duty relief shift from CIF to FOB. BVI-India Links: BVI’s financial services delegation wrapped up in Mumbai with meetings with regulators and industry groups, plus a roadshow and a keynote at Money Expo India, with officials highlighting AI, ESG and energy partnership potential. Agriculture Tech: Dimitra launched direct web access to its Connected Farmer Community and Cooperative editions, aiming to reduce repeated data collection for traceability, compliance and lender requests. Disaster Logistics: The Royal Navy showcased a heavy-lift drone from HMS Trent in the Virgin Islands to speed ship-to-shore relief when storms block routes. St. Croix Water Emergency: Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. declared a state of emergency for St. Croix as WAPA rebuilds water inventory and restores pressure after Richmond production was suspended, with emergency procurement rules temporarily paused. Industry Watch: A major Exuma resort job plan—promising 1,300 jobs—has been dropped after failing to move beyond preliminary discussions.