Youth Sailing & Rules Training: The SVG Sailing Association wrapped its KGroup National Youth Championships at Calliaqua Bay with tight wins in Optimist, ILCA 4 and ILCA 6, backed by a World Sailing judge seminar to strengthen fair racing and protests. Food Security Talks: Opposition Leader Dr. Ralph Gonsalves met Jamaica’s agriculture minister in Kingston to coordinate regional food security and agricultural strategy, with FAO-linked Phil Hogan in the mix. Renewables Pipeline: IRENA opened a call for renewable energy project proposals across Central America and the Caribbean, including SVG, with possible support via its Climate Investment Platform and financing de-risking tools. Tourism Industry Push: SVG’s tourism sector picked up nine World Travel Awards nominations, while regional trade continues to spotlight the destination’s green and nature positioning. Cost-of-Living Relief Extended: Government extended its 90-day economic relief package, keeping major fuel and electricity-related tax reductions for households, transport operators and agriculture. Agriculture Support on the Ground: FAO launched a coconut and soursop training mission in SVG, and IICA handed out soil-health agricultural kits to farmers to boost climate-resilient production. Fisheries Infrastructure: Bequia’s Port Elizabeth Fish Market rehabilitation broke ground with EU funding, aiming to modernize facilities and improve post-harvest capacity. Local Economy & Governance: Parliament heard the housing ministry is carrying inherited debt of over $15M, while fiscal reporting shows SVG’s mid-year deficit narrowed sharply after a Chatham Bay land transaction. Security & Enforcement Methods: National Security Minister St. Clair Leacock shared takeaways from a NYPD visit as SVG looks to modernize its response to gun violence. Media Industry Shock: Searchlight confirmed it will end print after 31 years and pause digital editions on Sept. 25, citing the wider regional squeeze on journalism economics. Shipping & Maritime Assets: An online auction was announced for the PSV “Bourbon Explorer 504” with bareboat charter details.