Cruise Port Deal Sparks Debate: St. Vincent and the Grenadines signed an MoU with Global Ports Holding for a 30-year concession and up to EC$250m to modernise the Kingstown Cruise Terminal, with Vincentians offered up to 30% ownership via a special purpose vehicle—while critics question transparency and the pace of public communication. Energy Relief & Global Costs: A government defence argues fuel and electricity relief must be seen against a wider oil and shipping shock, as Brent prices and supply risks push up household bills. Renewables Push: PM Godwin Friday reaffirmed plans to expand solar and cut diesel dependence, linking clean energy to resilience and climate goals. GEF Environmental Boost: A US$6.1m UNEP/GEF project will restore degraded watersheds in SVG’s south corridor, targeting soil conservation, ecosystem recovery, and support for farmers. Fisheries Clean Energy: CRFM’s STAR-Fish programme (including SVG) is scaling low-carbon solutions for fisheries and aquaculture, from renewable power to cold-chain upgrades. Agriculture & Youth Inclusion: FAO and SVG’s agriculture ministry held a youth and gender inclusion session to shape practical solutions across agrifood value chains. Sports & Facilities: A new National Sports Council manager was appointed, alongside continued work to upgrade community sporting infrastructure with solar-focused efficiency plans. Blue Economy Funding: OECS invited Blue Economy MSMEs to virtual info sessions for Window 2 matching grants (US$100k–US$150k). Sand Harvesting Questions: BRAGSA’s sand and river maintenance operation in North Leeward continues, with residents demanding clarity on whether extraction benefits the public or a private developer.