VI Tech & Policy: The Virgin Islands Consortium and WTJX are renewing their journalist-led 2026 primary debate series, kicking off Sunday with lieutenant governor candidates, then governor Monday and Delegate to Congress Tuesday—recorded and shared across both outlets. BVI Digital Finance: WISeKey filed a Form F-4 with the U.S. SEC for its proposed redomiciliation to the British Virgin Islands, setting up a shareholder vote and key regulatory steps. Crypto & Regulation (BVI link): SBI Holdings completed its majority-stake acquisition of Singapore’s Coinhako after MAS approval; Coinhako’s structure includes a BVI-registered crypto services arm, underscoring the territory’s growing role in regulated digital assets. AI & Smart-Home (BVI): MKDWELL Tech agreed to acquire Landvision BVI, a holding company tied to AI-enabled smart-home and IoT products, including Matter-certified connectivity. Local Governance & Tech: BVI House Speaker Corine George-Massicote and Clerk Bethsaida Smith-Hanley attended the Commons & Overseas Territories Speakers’ Conference, focusing on digital governance, transparency, and citizen engagement. USVI Public Safety: A USVI Senate hearing highlighted VIPD staffing strain—25 homicides in 2026 with only one arrest—after limited temporary peace-officer support. Health & Compliance: USVI cannabis license applications are open via the OCR online portal, with a Sept. 15, 2026 deadline for categories including cultivation, manufacturing, dispensary, and micro-cultivation/research. Weather & Travel Tech: The National Hurricane Center is tracking Tropical Depression Two, with guidance on inland flooding and rip-current risks.