Cruise Planning: Norwegian Cruise Line is warning passengers about limited taxi availability in Ravenna, Italy, and added a $23 transfer option to the train station to help travelers reach Venice and beyond. Local Governance & Infrastructure: BVI Opposition Leader Marlon Penn says road funding is being funneled into VIP districts, pointing to the deteriorating Ridge Road and calling for a territory-wide repair plan. Tourism Oversight: A Senate committee grilled Magens Bay Authority and WICO officials over reserves, park conditions, and financial projections, with questions about visitor numbers and spending priorities. Public Input: VIEDA announced a VIEDC public hearing set for Aug. 27 (Zoom registration required) covering new business applications, plus governing board decision meeting notices. Emancipation & Visitor Experience: A businessman urged officials to separate music-festival-style events from the core Emancipation celebrations to keep the educational message clear and strengthen local cultural programming. Conservation Debate: The National Parks Trust says it’s negotiating limited morning access for an international cruise operator to The Baths and Devil’s Bay, sparking public debate over open beach access and constitutional concerns. Business & Skills: The VI government and CDB are rolling out an MSME capacity-building series focused on business continuity, digital marketing, and financial management. Travel Inspiration: Anegada is highlighted as a lobster-and-white-sand escape in the BVI, with beaches, beach bars, and small-island stays.