Regional Transport: CARICOM leaders are reviving plans for a regional ferry service, with Trinidad and Tobago’s existing vessel proposed as a pilot while a private-sector operation is developed. Blue Economy & Fisheries: UBEC consultations have wrapped up across mainland St. Vincent and islands including Bequia, Canouan and Union—feeding two strategic frameworks for fisheries, seafood safety and aquaculture growth. SME Grants: The OECS-backed Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme has extended Window 2 for Blue Economy value chain groups; the new deadline is Friday, July 24, 2026. Disaster Risk Finance: Opposition senators backed the Disaster Risk Management Loan Act 2026, calling it “good debt” and part of a climate-vulnerability roadmap, as the government moves to secure US$20m from the OPEC Fund. Fuel Costs: Gasoline prices jumped to EC$18.31 per gallon under the latest fuel adjustment, while Parliament continues to track the government’s growing fuel-subsidy liability. Public Health Tech: St. Vincent became the first in the region to launch RIEWSS, a digital early-warning surveillance system supported by CARPHA. Energy & Local Services: The National Public Library is installing solar to cut electricity bills, and Serenity Dive has launched the country’s first hydrostatic testing facility for scuba tanks. Maritime Security: A St. Vincent and the Grenadines-flagged bulk carrier, MV Golden Arsenal, was targeted in the Gulf of Aden, with Indian forces reporting the crew safe after an anti-piracy response. Tourism & Food: SVG Hotel and Tourism Association says Restaurant Week “Taste of Vincy” drew 44 restaurants and highlighted farm-to-table links.