Public Health & Water Safety: St. Croix’s Christiansted wastewater overflow has ended after emergency repairs, but officials say residents and visitors should still avoid swimming, fishing, and unnecessary contact in affected coastal areas; WAPA also suspended reverse-osmosis production at the Richmond facility pending water-quality testing, while Frederiksted remains under a boil-water advisory after repeated E. coli detections. Local Health Services Access: The Public Health Unit and Department of Waste Management are relocating in Tortola starting Aug. 31 and Sept. 1, with phone lines staying the same—an update meant to reduce service disruption. Food Security Risk: USVI agencies are warning that new SNAP work and volunteer requirements starting Sept. 1 could affect up to 5,000 people, potentially worsening food insecurity and increasing pressure on housing, homelessness, and social services. Leadership in Care: BVIHSA sources say a new CEO, Gordon Frame of Scotland, is expected to begin Sept. 1, 2026. Health & Wellness Leadership: Ponce Health Sciences University named Dr. Kenira J. Thompson García as its new president, highlighting her long internal research and leadership track record. Online Safety & Mental Health: A multistate Meta settlement—covering Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands—requires new protections for children on Facebook and Instagram, including daily time limits and other engagement changes.