Diplomacy & Education: SVG marked 34 years of ties with Cuba in Havana, with Ambassador Angella Jackson highlighting medical support and training that link the relationship to real people-to-people cooperation. Airport Transparency: The UPP in Dominica urged the government to publish detailed financial viability information for its international airport, pointing to SVG’s Argyle experience as a caution on long-term costs. Regional Finance & Debt: PM Godwin Friday pushed the CDB to move from plans to delivery, warning borrowing members face chronically high debt, shrinking concessional funds, and worsening climate shocks. Cost of Living Scrutiny: Former Finance Minister Camilo Gonsalves accused the government of misleading “100% removal” messaging on customs charges, arguing the reduction is far smaller than the headline suggests. Food Security & Agriculture: SVG is advancing its Food Security Crisis Response Plan to shift from repeated recovery spending to proactive preparation, as fertilizer supplies and supply chains remain under pressure. Clean Energy for Fisheries: Canada-backed STAR-Fish is scaling clean energy interventions for Caribbean fisheries, including renewable power and cold-chain upgrades. Tourism Momentum: Caribbean Week in New York opened with a push for stronger connectivity and a unified regional tourism voice, while local hospitality training at Sandals continues to build youth skills. Health Misinformation: The Ministry of Health dismissed WhatsApp rumors of Hantavirus cases, saying there are no suspected or confirmed cases and urging people to rely on official updates. Seeds for Backyard Farming: Zero Hunger Trust Fund received vegetable, herb and flower seeds from Still Kickin’ Charity to support household food security and small-scale production. Blue Economy Funding: OECS launched the second call for proposals under the Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme for fisheries, coastal tourism and waste management value-chain groups.