CARICOM Leadership: Saint Lucia officially assumed the CARICOM chairmanship on July 1, with PM Philip J. Pierre pledging a people-centred agenda focused on unity, climate justice, reparatory justice, economic renewal, and opportunity for all. Consumer Protection: A new “Consumer Connect Platform” will let Saint Lucians access faster help and file complaints through a shared system linking consumer, utilities, standards, and telecom regulators. Agriculture & Green Revolution: IICA and CATIE experts arrived for a technical mission to accelerate Saint Lucia’s Green Revolution, aiming to strengthen agriculture, fisheries, and food security with modern, climate-resilient approaches. Tourism Development: OECS held a Community-Based Tourism workshop in Saint Lucia, pushing policies that keep tourism benefits in local communities and support youth and women-led enterprises. Ports & Infrastructure: The House backed a SLASPA loan guarantee to fund preparatory work for port modernization, with the minister calling it key to economic expansion. VAT Relief Debate: Lawmakers extended VAT-free building materials through 2030, while opposition questioned whether it is actually boosting everyday home construction. Road Safety: Agriculture Minister Lisa Jawahir says zero tolerance for stray cattle is now in effect, after renewed incidents and relocation efforts. Sports & Wellness: BodyHoliday signed an MoU with the Saint Lucia Sports Academy to support student-athletes with wellness, nutrition, injury prevention, and career exposure. Public Space: Mount Pimard public beach park opened, part of a push for recreation and culture-led tourism that shares benefits with residents.