Water & Utilities Costs: NURC approved phased WASCO tariff increases starting June 2026, with households facing hikes (over 30% overall) and hotels/boats hit hardest (about 76%), alongside tighter oversight tied to the John Compton Raw Water Pipeline upgrade. Business Ease & Execution: A Chamber of Commerce-led push with partners focused on strategy execution and easing business operations, as leaders tackle a “crisis of execution” theme at a major business summit. Regional Trade & Integration: CARICOM’s incoming chair, PM Philip J. Pierre, urged integration that delivers visible results, ahead of Saint Lucia hosting CARICOM Heads meetings (July 5–8) and the CARIFORUM–EU Joint Council meeting in the Dominican Republic. Tourism, Sports & Partnerships: Saint Lucia’s multi-year Arsenal deal is set to boost global tourism exposure and includes plans for a youth academy hub. Connectivity Launch: Digicel introduced the Digi-Duo mobile + home fibre bundle, with entry plans starting at EC$191/month. Trade Finance Idea: Afreximbank says a proposed Caricom EXIM bank is moving through review to expand long-term trade and infrastructure financing. Compliance & Rights: IRD and ECCO signed an MOU to strengthen tax compliance and protect music rights through data sharing and enforcement cooperation. Public Services & Governance: PM Pierre warned illegal dumping will face enforcement as waste disposal problems strain public resources.