Retail Trading Milestone: Versus Trade says it has topped $300B in trading volume in its first year, reflecting how speed and global connectivity are reshaping retail brokerage expectations. Healthcare & CSR: Bank of Saint Lucia has completed the Paediatrics Ward rehabilitation at Millennium Heights Medical Centre, unveiling a child-friendly mural and upgrades including play space, reception improvements, air conditioning and medical equipment. ESIA Under Scrutiny: A consultant defending Roseau sand harvesting at North Leeward says the biggest risk is to fisheries, while admitting gaps such as no full biodiversity plant inventory—pushing calls for tighter baseline work and better fishers’ partnership. Blue Economy Funding: OECS invites eligible Blue Economy MSMEs in Grenada, St Lucia and St Vincent to virtual info sessions for Window 2 of the Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme, with grants of US$100,000–US$150,000 for value chain groups. Tax Relief: Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre extends Saint Lucia’s tax amnesty to end-December 2027, waiving interest and penalties on eligible taxes up to Dec 2025. Cost of Living Watch: Consumer Affairs says it’s reviewing retail pricing as grocery bills rise, with officials linking some pressure to imported inflation and warning of knock-on effects from global conflict. Water & Sewerage Upgrade: WASCO is upgrading Castries sewerage capacity with new pumps and maintenance to reduce overflows and improve reliability in the city centre. Biosecurity Incident: Grenada reports horses imported from St Lucia were brought in without permits and tested positive for Babesia, prompting legal action and new port-of-entry procedures. Connectivity Push: Digicel St Lucia launches the Digi-Duo bundle combining mobile and home fibre, with entry-level fibre speeds starting at 350 Mbps. Cruise Port Investment (Regional): St Vincent and the Grenadines signs an MoU with Global Ports Holding for a phased, 30-year Kingstown Cruise Port modernisation expected to total EC$225M–EC$250M.