Airport Disruption in the USVI: Passengers at Cyril E. King Airport (STT) say automated baggage belts failed during record heat, forcing travelers to move luggage themselves after paying premium fares and bag fees. Health & Safety Update: DPNR flagged one St. Thomas beach as unsafe, while St. Croix results were left unusable due to a lab equipment malfunction—so some visitors may be flying blind on water quality. Power Reliability on Virgin Gorda: BVIEC says frequent outages are tied to Transmission and Distribution system issues and plans live-line work on Virgin Gorda’s high-voltage lines in the coming weeks. New Tourism Capacity: Club Med has started construction on a 150-room all-inclusive resort in St. Croix, targeting a Q4 2027 opening and about 200 jobs. Cruise Momentum: USVI cruise arrivals surged in early 2026, with St. Thomas and St. Croix leading faster growth than anywhere else in the region. Travel Access Boost: Southwest announced new Saturday-only Caribbean nonstop routes from Nashville to Aruba, Montego Bay, and St. Thomas starting March 13, plus Columbus-to-Punta Cana service. BVI Sailing Calendar: The 2027 St. Thomas International Regatta is set for April 8–11, 2027, with new classes including Open Wing Foiling. BVI Community & Politics: Former BVI Tourist Board official Cindy Rosan says she’ll run as an independent Territorial At-Large candidate in the next general election.