Regional Retail Pressure: Barbados PM Mia Mottley urged Caribbean supermarkets and regional conglomerates to cap profit margins and adopt a “Price Compact” approach to ease cost-of-living strain, pointing to Massy’s Barbados profit levels as a benchmark for what consumers could save. Public Procurement Watch: Saint Lucia’s Julien R. Hunte Highway rehabilitation contract is still stuck in procurement, but the infrastructure minister says pre-qualification is in place and an award is targeted for end-November. Education & Household Support: Government launched the UNI PASS Grant aimed at keeping students from dropping out, alongside a push to have at least one university graduate in every Saint Lucian household. Trade & Advisory Spending: A CI$96,000 contract has been signed for foreign advisors to support Saint Lucia’s Advisory Trade Commission, with a focus on strengthening trade frameworks and lowering the cost of goods. Citizenship-by-Investment Risk: EU moves to tighten Schengen access could force Saint Lucia and four other Caribbean states to reform or phase out CBI programmes by June 2028, with potential knock-on effects for wealthy investors. Tourism Deal: Saint Lucia Tourism Authority signed a multi-year partnership with Arsenal, positioning the island as an official destination partner to boost international visibility and support an academy hub. Local Business Spotlight: Knots Box Beauty’s growth story highlights how strong customer service and locally built product lines are helping entrepreneurs scale in Saint Lucia. Sports & Community: CPL SchoolYard’s back-to-school push will bring franchise players and activities to children in Saint Lucia and across the region, while the Saint Lucia Kings’ return to home matches keeps the business of cricket front and centre.