Education Accountability: A fresh debate on CPEA season asks whether SVG schools are building real skills—reading, reasoning, writing, and practical math—or just chasing passes. MSME Digital Push: The Caribbean Development Bank and Barbados’ Small Business Association launch a regional programme to help at least 150 MSMEs across SVG and the OECS adopt digital tools and compete globally. Smart Agriculture Expansion: Government says it’s exploring growth of the Orange Hill Smart Agriculture Project with support from Taiwan, aiming to create jobs and attract young people to farming. Diplomacy & Investment with Taiwan: PM Friday reports Taiwanese grant support for a proposed National Development Bank and signals a business delegation visit, while officials stress “continuity” in Taiwan ties and reject any One-China shift. Security & Firearms: PM Friday vows action on an “unacceptable” surge in illegal guns, citing intelligence on entry points and announcing changes at police leadership. Agriculture Policy: Minister Israel Bruce says live animal exports to Grenada may be discontinued, alongside plans for a modern abattoir and stronger enforcement. Tourism Recognition: SVG earns nine nominations at the 2026 World Travel Awards, including top green and nature categories. Regional Trade Data: OECS, UNCTAD and ECLAC wrap work to improve evidence-based services trade policymaking using TiSSTAT. Property Tax Update: Inland Revenue begins updating the property tax database to reflect ownership, subdivisions, and new construction accurately. Sports: SVG men’s volleyball win the ECVA senior title, rebounding after an opening-set loss.