Infrastructure & Jobs: St. Lucia’s North Leeward MP Kishore Shallow called the Roseau sand and aggregate harvesting project a “golden opportunity” to fix long-running neglect in feeder roads and bridges, while easing the high cost of hauling materials from distant sources. Transport Reform: PM Philip J. Pierre acknowledged a Caribbean Development Bank push to overhaul minibus networks, but warned major changes may trigger public push-back and political fallout. Digital Skills for Trade: Export Saint Lucia and the Caribbean Export Development Agency ran a four-day digital bootcamp for 40+ MSMEs, with the top 20 set to get tailored digital transformation roadmaps. Blue Economy Funding: The OECS Commission opened virtual information sessions for eligible Blue Economy MSMEs under Window 2 of the Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme, with grants of US$100,000–US$150,000. Tourism Industry Moves: CTO and TEMPO Networks announced a 20-year partnership to expand digital and broadcast storytelling for Caribbean tourism. Tax Relief: The government extended St. Lucia’s tax amnesty to end-December 2027, waiving interest and penalties on taxes up to December 2025. Local Industry Watch: Community concerns over Richmond quarry operations are set for review, with the minister citing possible alternatives to address environmental and development worries.