Regional Transport & Cost of Living: CARICOM and private-sector leaders meeting in St. Lucia backed coordinated action to cut prices, with improving air and maritime links a top priority, including a pilot ferry service using a Trinidad and Tobago vessel. Agriculture & Food Supply: Saint Lucia opened its first dragon fruit nursery in Union, Castries, under the Seven Crops Project, aiming to boost locally grown, hotel-demanded produce and diversify farming for climate resilience. Water Infrastructure: WASCO says the US$2m Patience water upgrade is nearing completion, with the intake and major civil works done and the treatment plant expected from Europe in July, targeting September 2026 delivery. Hospitality & Jobs: Niva Dhigali appointed Elena Philip Perembiyil as Executive Housekeeper, bringing decades of resort operations experience across the Caribbean and beyond. Labour & Compliance: Saint Lucia’s Department of Labour held a direct engagement with private security providers to address recurring wage, overtime and termination complaints and push voluntary compliance. Public Safety: The RSLPF Marine Unit highlighted expanded maritime and land patrols to tackle contraband and cross-border crime. Tourism & Travel Risk: The U.S. State Department updated its advisory for Saint Lucia, citing violent crime and slower police response times. Culture & Industry: Courts Babonneau Steel Orchestra reclaimed the Republic Bank Panorama crown, while Saint Lucia’s Carnival pageant rules are set for a review after a tie decision.