U.S. Virgin Islands Power Crisis: St. Thomas and St. John saw a total blackout early Sunday, the second outage this weekend, after loss of generation at a power plant; officials cite aging equipment, deferred maintenance, and storm damage, while residents push for faster fixes. Local Justice Update: A federal judge denied new trials or acquittals for former USVI Police Commissioner Ray Martinez and former OMB director Jenifer O’Neil in the Mon Ethos corruption case, saying the trial record supported the convictions. BVI Governance & Security Talks: BVI Premier Natalio Wheatley urged transferring security responsibilities from the UK to the BVI government so residents can hold security providers accountable, ahead of constitutional negotiations. BVI Infrastructure Delay: Communications and Works Minister Kye Rymer called delays to the West End Ferry Terminal redevelopment a major setback after bids far exceeded the approved budget, forcing redesigns. Caribbean Safety at Sea: The Coast Guard rescued a boater after a charter vessel caught fire and sank near St. Thomas, with the passenger transferred to local emergency crews. Hurricane Season Watch: The 2026 Atlantic season opened June 1 with no storms yet, but NOAA still projects a below-normal season that can still bring a life-changing hurricane. BVI Decentralization Proposal: Mark Vanterpool says key BVI ministries should be relocated to sister islands to spur local economies and reduce Tortola-centric development.