Maritime & Local Jobs: U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced MARAD is sending $35.1 million to 45 small shipyards across 24 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands, with the money aimed at equipment upgrades and workforce training. Cruise & Port Logistics: Norwegian Cruise Line warned Ravenna, Italy taxi demand can mean waits of up to two hours, and added a paid $23 transfer option to the train station to ease disembarkation bottlenecks. VI Public Works & Budget Watch: A Senate committee grilled Magens Bay Authority and WICO officials over reserves, electricity and food access gaps, and WICO’s projected net loss and payments to the territory. Education & Construction: The new Arthur A. Richards PreK-8 School opened on St. Croix, part of a $264 million redevelopment effort replacing hurricane-damaged facilities, with solar power and a gym that can serve as a storm shelter. Health & Food Safety: Federal health officials issued a Class I recall for about 29,628 pounds of raw frozen boneless beef imported from Argentina after it entered commerce without required import reinspection—prompting Caribbean-area distributors to audit freezer stock. Tech & Care Access: ELEHEAR launched ElePro Plus, a $99 live tele-audiology service for device owners, offering remote assessment and device tuning in a single 45-minute session. Agriculture & Youth: National FFA membership hit a record 1,053,847 student members, with chapters across all 50 states plus Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.