Cost-of-living relief: Prime Minister Godwin Friday rolled out a 90-day emergency package to cushion imported inflation, including fuel price caps (gasoline 16.92, diesel 16.26), electricity support, and tax cuts aimed at slowing pass-through to households and businesses. Cooking gas stabilization: Government removed the customs service charge on LPG for 90 days, with freight-rate rollbacks to January levels and a possible VAT waiver on cement if prices rise. Food security planning: St. Vincent and the Grenadines advanced its Food Security Crisis Response Plan to move from repeated hurricane recovery to earlier monitoring and preparedness, citing low fertilizer stocks and disrupted supply chains. Health misinformation pushback: 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. Blue economy & fisheries: A blue economy workshop and OECS MSME matching grants (Window 2) target fisheries, coastal tourism, and waste management, while the fisheries minister announced a queen conch hatchery and nursery unit amid declining landings. Trade modernization: VSWIFT launched to streamline trade licenses and permits through one connected electronic system. Tourism workforce: Sandals introduced a student hospitality etiquette and service excellence program, building practical skills for youth. Diplomacy with Taiwan: New ambassador Kenton Chance presented credentials in Taipei as SVG and Taiwan prepare for 45 years of ties. Tourism industry abroad: Caribbean Week in New York drew strong ministerial turnout, including SVG’s tourism representation.