Skin Protection & Planet-Friendly Choices: With stronger summer sun, a new local-focused column argues you can protect skin and the environment by choosing reusable clothing like long-sleeve shirts and wide-brim hats first, then using sunscreen when needed—explaining the tradeoffs between chemical and mineral UV filters. Hurricane Readiness: The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season starts June 1 with a below-normal outlook, but warnings stress that even fewer storms can still bring major impacts—plus the National Hurricane Center is expanding its forecast cone to better show inland tropical storm and hurricane risks, including for the U.S. Virgin Islands. Dengue Alert for Travelers: A new report finds U.S. dengue cases in 2024 jumped 359% over the 2010–2023 average, driven mostly by travel-linked infections, with a large share tied to the Caribbean (including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands). Local Safety & Health Services: The Coast Guard rescued a boater after a vessel fire and sinking near St. Thomas, transferring the only passenger to Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Services. Community Health Policy: The VI Senate advanced a measure to manage green waste via controlled incineration only when safer options like shredding, mulching, composting, and reuse aren’t available, with added fire-safety and smoke-reduction requirements. Food Security: Commentary highlights how food insecurity fuels stress and harms health, while national SUN Bucks/Summer EBT benefits are set to help families buy groceries during summer breaks, including participation by the U.S. Virgin Islands. Mental Health After Job Loss: A survey of federal workers laid off by the Trump administration reports widespread mental health effects, including PTSD-like symptoms, with respondents across the U.S. and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Domestic Violence Case: A St. Thomas man faces charges after police say he punched his partner hard enough to leave her unconscious and bleeding.