ECCB Leadership Rotation: Dominica’s Dr. Irving McIntyre took over as Chairman of the ECCB Monetary Council, with the chair rotating annually across member states including SVG, as the region keeps pushing renewable energy and resilience. Trade & Investment Diplomacy: CARICOM countries including SVG have joined Taiwan’s expanded Latin American and Caribbean Trade Office (LACTO), aiming for one-stop support for trade, investment, tourism and industrial cooperation. Tourism Connectivity: SVG unveiled a branded InterCaribbean aircraft, “Spirit of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines,” as a push to improve regional access and boost tourism-linked jobs for local businesses and producers. Cruise Sector Talks: Government consultations with cruise stakeholders reviewed a proposed partnership with Global Ports Holding, focusing on benefits for vendors, tour operators, taxi drivers, artisans and communities. Energy Costs: VINLEC set July’s fuel surcharge at $0.8320 per kWh, up about 9 cents, after a EC$734,959 subsidy to soften rising fuel prices. Creative Industries & Culture: Vincy Mas stakeholders discussed rebranding and structural changes; meanwhile, SVG launched new public murals and a regional-selected short film (“Cocoa Tea”) while local theatre plans continue with an October comedy concert. Agriculture Skills: The Zero Hunger Trust Fund launched a youth agriculture internship programme placing 45 interns with host partners for hands-on training across food systems.