Fire Safety & Energy Storage: Investigators have ruled out arson in the March 6 Computer World fire in Bois D’Orange, citing no deliberate ignition and noting the blaze was hard to fight due to lithium-ion batteries and energy storage equipment that can reignite. Tourism Demand: New CTO data show Saint Lucia saw a 15.9% drop in European stayover arrivals in Q1 2026, with 22,073 visitors from Europe between January and March. Consumer Protection: Saint Lucia is launching the Consumer Connect Platform, bringing the Department of Consumer Affairs, National Consumers Association, NURC, SLBS and NTRC under one system to speed up complaints and support. Agriculture & Climate Resilience: FAO training with the Ministry is equipping farmers with climate-smart irrigation, fertigation and nutrient management skills, while a separate Green Revolution mission brings IICA and CATIE experts to map the next phase for agriculture and food security. Regional Governance: Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has assumed CARICOM chairmanship, promising a people-centred agenda focused on unity, climate justice, economic renewal and opportunities for citizens. Local Market Planning: Vendors are split on a plan to reorganise Cheapside market into a more structured, year-round attraction. Tourism Skills Pipeline: The F&B Epic Academy graduated its first cohort after seven weeks of hospitality and service training. Infrastructure & Trade: The House approved a SLASPA loan guarantee to fund preparatory work for modernising Saint Lucia’s port.