Housing Finance: Saint Lucia secured a US$20 million SLDB loan facility from Taiwan’s Export-Import Bank to expand access to affordable, 100% financed housing for low- and middle-income families, with climate-resilient community infrastructure also in scope. Fuel Retail Talks: The Ministry of Labour, Co-operatives and Consumer Affairs met fuel retailers and petroleum dealers to discuss retail margin adjustments aimed at keeping the sector viable without pushing up the cost of living. Trade & Logistics Briefing: The St. Lucia Chamber of Commerce will hold its Sept 3 Executive Luncheon on “Global Change, Local Impact,” focusing on what shifting trade rules, shipping and visa arrangements mean for local business. Renewables Push: IRENA is inviting renewable project proposals across Central America and the Caribbean, including Saint Lucia, for potential support via its Climate Investment Platform and Energy Transition Accelerator Financing. Water Infrastructure: WASCO has started replacing a 40-year-old northern pipeline between Bonne Terre Gap and Gros Islet with a new 20-inch main to improve reliability, with temporary traffic management expected. Tourism Development: Saint Lucia is preparing its first underwater sculpture park at Anse La Verdue, with a public exhibition opening Aug 29 and two more parks planned for snorkelling and conservation. Education Results: Saint Lucia posted its strongest CSEC performance in six years, but Mathematics remains the weak spot with more than half failing. Agriculture Skills: Taiwan Technical Mission trained Saint Lucian farmers on leaf lettuce cultivation and agro-processing, including improved harvesting methods.