CARICOM Summit in St Lucia: Heads of Government will meet in Gros Islet from 5–8 July 2026, with Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre taking the chair from 1 July. The opening ceremony at Sandals St Lucia on 5 July (4pm ECT) will be streamed live, followed by business sessions and a hybrid closing press conference on 8 July. Green economy awareness gap: A UNICEF-commissioned study for World Environment Day found youth in Barbados lag behind peers in green and circular economy awareness, with researchers pointing to how information is packaged and communicated. Fuel costs squeeze households and businesses: Gasoline and diesel at the pumps rise to $16.75 per imperial gallon from 1 June, while LPG remains unchanged but heavily subsidised—prompting calls for a clearer, automatic fare adjustment formula for public transport. Tourism momentum: Saint Lucia recorded its highest-ever April stay-over arrivals, up 8.5% year-on-year, with gains from the US, Caribbean and Canada. Health and diagnostics upgrade: CariGenetics Saint Lucia and Lab Services & Consultations announce a partnership to expand access to genetic testing and advanced cancer diagnostics, including tumour genetics and immunohistochemistry. Marine livelihoods support: An $80,000 (EC$215,000) project launches in Savannes Bay to remove marine debris and deploy sustainable raft systems to back seamoss farmers. CARICOM-linked business calendar: BYD is named Official Car Sponsor of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2026, with activations across eight countries including Saint Lucia.