Energy Reform: Saint Lucia’s lower house has passed a new electricity bill that opens the grid to independent green power suppliers, aiming to cut the island’s risky reliance on fossil-fuel generation. Water Security: With drought pressure still looming, farmers in Babonneau, Chassin, got a water lifeline after rehabilitation work cleared silt, improved filtration, and upgraded irrigation—supporting about 50 farmers over roughly 100 acres. Utility Governance: PM Philip J. Pierre reiterated that WASCO cannot set its own water rates; tariff changes are handled by the independent NURC, with phased rollouts to fund infrastructure upgrades. Telecom Resilience: Regulators in Dominica and Saint Lucia urged customers to plan backups after a Flow outage tied to a fibre fault between Guadeloupe and Antigua, while Flow said it’s strengthening network resilience. Fuel & LPG Stability: Government kept fuel and LPG prices unchanged for June 22–July 12, maintaining diesel and kerosene subsidies and LPG support to cushion household costs. Solar Pipeline: GIZ is seeking bids for the design, supply and installation of 10 grid-tied solar PV systems across Saint Lucia, with installation expected after contract signing in 2026–2027. Agriculture & Climate: OECS staff marked the 45th anniversary with fire-resilient tree planting at Point Vierge, Micoud, targeting land recovery after wildfire damage. STEM for Youth: ECCB announced its free 2026 STEM Camp for ages 14–18 across ECCU territories, running July 6 for four weeks and focused on tech and leadership skills. Tourism Industry: The SLHTA re-elected Erwin Louisy through 2028, with utilities—water, energy resilience, and telecoms—front and centre for tourism growth.