Water Security & Infrastructure: Saint Lucia launched the Northern Water Project with a $22.83m investment, targeting the John Compton Dam raw water pipeline replacement to cut leaks and interruptions and improve supply for over half of WASCO’s customers. Creative Economy & Youth Skills: The Creative Economy Grant Fund is now distributing cheques to 350 approved recipients after a year-long wait, with processing underway for 1,000+ submissions. Community & Health Promotion: Caribbean Wellness Day 2026 kicked off with a youth-and-community push against non-communicable diseases, including PeerVybz activities. Road Safety: A Cas En Bas vehicle-pedestrian collision left three injured, including two students, prompting fresh calls for safer driving. Border & Travel Controls: OECS agencies trained together to strengthen risk-based border management, while Bermuda’s updated visa-control order now includes St. Lucians on a visa-control list. Climate Risk for Families: UNICEF-backed research warns there may be “no safe zone” for Eastern Caribbean children, with most exposed to multiple climate hazards by mid-century. Security & Rights Debate: Attorney General John Jeremie said the Special Operations Bill could affect rights but argued any limits are reasonable and proportionate to tackle violent crime. Regional Business & Trade: A’ila Resorts opened new BlueZone residences and restaurants, adding to its Mount Pimard rollout. Music Royalties: ECCO will distribute over EC$1.7m in 2025 royalties across the OECS. Immigration Politics: Prime Minister Philip Pierre defended Saint Lucia’s third-country deportees deal as a “best” outcome under difficult negotiations.