Vehicle Spending Scrutiny: Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline is calling for a “hard stop” on the Virgin Islands government buying more vehicles, saying the costs don’t end at purchase once fuel, maintenance, and lack of insurance are factored in. Youth Violence & Prevention: Major General Kodjo Knox-Limbacker told lawmakers that youth are struggling with emotion control and conflict skills, urging earlier, home-based reinforcement as the territory faces a rash of recent murders. Tourism Planning: Premier Natalio Wheatley says the government has selected a company to draft the territory’s first National Tourism Plan, aiming for sustainable growth and addressing carrying capacity as arrivals rise. Sports Infrastructure: The VI government signed a contract to resurface the Mondotrack at A.O. Shirley Recreation Grounds, a step toward World Athletics certification and hosting bigger events. Marine Plastic Research: HLSCC’s CAMS shared results from a marine plastic tracking study using “smart bottles” with local schools, tying classroom tech to local ocean stewardship. St. Croix Resort Deal: Club Med and VICI Properties announced plans to redevelop the Carambola Beach Resort into a Club Med St. Croix, with the brand set to operate the 150-key property. BVI Political Push: Mark Vanterpool floated developing a transhipment port as a revenue engine, while Sandy Point’s Tregenza Roach formally entered the 2026 governor’s race with a Roach–Francis ticket.