Fuel & Cost of Living: Saint Lucia’s government announced new energy price increases effective June 1, citing a 5.5% rise in crude oil (WTI averaging US$100.72) amid Iran–US tensions and Strait of Hormuz disruptions; gasoline and diesel move from EC$16.00 to EC$16.75 per imperial gallon, kerosene to EC$10.41, while LPG retail prices stay unchanged as subsidies cushion the impact. Political Pushback: Former tourism minister Dominic Fedee accuses the government of failing to deliver enough fuel relief, as officials defend the hikes and highlight subsidy spending. Tourism Boom: The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority says April 2026 delivered the strongest April ever for stay-over arrivals, reinforcing momentum for the island’s visitor economy. Clean Energy for Fisheries: Canada-backed STAR-Fish ramps up clean energy interventions for Caribbean fisheries, including renewable tech and cold-storage upgrades, with St Lucia among participating countries. Transport & Jobs: National Taxi Union explores a local app to compete with Uber, aiming for digital booking and better transparency for drivers and associations. Regional Tourism Strategy: Caribbean Week in New York 2026 brings ministers and commissioners together under “One Caribbean: Infinite Experiences” to strengthen connectivity and market share. Health & Youth: Saint Lucia steps up action against vaping and nicotine use ahead of World No Tobacco Day, citing survey findings that show declining cigarette use but rising e-cigarette use among students.