Cruise Port Deal: Government signs an MoU with Global Ports Holding for a 30-year concession and up to EC$250m to modernise Kingstown Cruise Terminal and expand cruise tourism, with Vincentians offered up to 30% ownership via a special purpose vehicle. Blue Economy Funding: OECS invites Blue Economy MSMEs/Value Chain Groups to two virtual info sessions for Window 2 of the Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme, with grants of US$100,000–US$150,000 for fisheries, marine tourism and waste management. World Oceans Day (OECS): OECS marks World Oceans Day by pushing a Blue Economy shift focused on fisheries/aquaculture, marine tourism and waste management under the World Bank-backed UBEC programme. Sand and Construction Inputs: BRAGSA begins large-scale sand harvesting and river maintenance in the Roseau River Valley to manage volcanic runoff from La Soufrière, aiming to extract material while protecting nearby community areas. Tourism Expansion: Sandals announces a US$45m expansion, including new villas and suites, plus planned Beaches St. Vincent development with marine biodiversity and sea-turtle habitat protections. Agriculture Inclusion: FAO and the Ministry of Agriculture hold a youth and gender inclusion working session to surface barriers and solutions across agrifood value chains. Trade & Logistics Link: SVG participates in the PUASP Inter-Regional Forum on Posts, Customs, Security and Business, focusing on postal modernization, digital trade and supply-chain security. Tourism Skills for Youth: SVG Tourism Department expands its Kids’ Tourism Summer Camp islandwide across mainland and Grenadines communities.