CARICOM Leadership Clash: Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar is set to attend CARICOM’s 51st Heads of Government meeting in St. Lucia, while former foreign minister Dr. Amery Browne urges the region to resist any move to revive the dispute over reappointing CARICOM Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett, arguing leaders should instead focus on support for Venezuela. Regional Agenda in Focus: CARICOM chairmanship rotates to St. Lucia’s Philip J. Pierre (July 1–Dec 31), with leaders meeting July 5–8 in Gros Islet to push a people-centred agenda. Consumer Protection Upgrade: St. Lucia is launching the Consumer Connect Platform, bringing the Department of Consumer Affairs, National Consumers Association, NURC, SLBS and NTRC onto one system to speed up complaints and support. Banking Milestone: Bank of Saint Lucia marks 25 years since the 2001 merger, highlighting customer service, community impact and ongoing anniversary activities. Tourism Strategy: OECS workshops in St. Lucia (June 9–11) advanced community-based tourism policy and action planning, backed by the EU’s 11th EDF RIGHT programme. Public Safety Watch: Police report homicides up 25% year-to-date, with firearms driving 73% of killings, and a 43% detection rate so far. Travel Tech Startup: BRDRS is expanding its “super app” for Africa and the Caribbean, with visa assistance, eSIM and a virtual wallet, now live in St. Lucia among other markets.