Mental Health Overhaul (BVI): The British Virgin Islands is launching a major review to modernise mental health laws and policy, aiming for a rights-based Mental Health Act and person-centred services with PAHO technical support. Cannabis Compliance (V.I.): Regulators in the Virgin Islands say intoxicating hemp and artificially derived cannabis products remain illegal, and compliance checks are starting as a licensing system is prepared. Social Housing Contract (VG): The Ministry of Health and Social Development signed a contract for a new social home for the Leonard family in Virgin Gorda, with officials calling it a key step for vulnerable residents. Water Infrastructure Debate (V.I.): Opposition legislator Myron Walwyn urged shifting major water infrastructure work to the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA), arguing ministries should focus on policy while RDA handles long-term projects. Public Health Recall (V.I.): Federal regulators issued a Class II recall for nearly 1 million bottles of heart and kidney medications distributed nationwide, including Corlanor and Sensipar, due to foreign material concerns. Safety & Health (St. Croix): VIPD reports Samuel Rivera Jr. was arrested after a gunfire incident near a church, a hospital escape, and a manhunt. Road Safety (St. Thomas): A St. Thomas driver with a prior DUI arrest was charged after a crash while recording a breath alcohol level more than triple the legal limit. Environmental Health (Region): New reporting highlights sargassum’s growing public health and environmental risks, including gases released as it decomposes.