Hurricane recovery on Union Island: A widening gap is emerging between government claims of “compassionate” rebuilding and reports from displaced evacuees on the mainland, who describe poor conditions and sudden eviction notices even as officials say transfers to guest housing are meant to bridge an extra three months while homes are rebuilt. Food security push: Forty-five young Vincentians received certificates after completing the six-week Youth in Agriculture Science Internship Programme (YASIP), with placements across farms and agribusinesses supported by the Zero Hunger Trust Fund and SVG Conservation Fund. Public finance meets AI: PM Godwin Friday opened a regional workshop on “digital by design” for public financial management, warning against AI hype and urging technology to solve real governance problems. Transport disruption avoided: A planned minibus strike in Central Kingstown was called off after BRAGSA began road repairs in Green Hill. Agriculture for exports: CARDI is running EU-funded carrot trials on a local farm to revive SVG’s export legacy, cut the import bill, and boost rural profitability. Regulation update: SVG’s Financial Services Authority paused new virtual asset business applications as of September 2026 to strengthen oversight. Bird import ban lifted: The 15-year ban on importing birds was removed immediately, citing improved lab capacity and alignment with WOAH and WTO SPS principles. Infrastructure works: BRAGSA has started rehabilitating the Fitz Hughes Bridge to improve safety and durability.