Fuel Prices: Saint Lucia will pay more at the pumps from June 1 after the government adjusted retail petroleum prices, with gasoline and diesel rising from EC$16.00 to EC$16.75 per imperial gallon and kerosene moving from EC$9.66 to EC$10.41, while LPG cooking gas stays unchanged thanks to continued subsidies. Energy Costs & Policy: Officials say crude oil climbed about 5.5% to above US$100 per barrel during the May 4–24 review period, and that subsidies are absorbing much of the shock for households and businesses. Access to Justice (Business Disputes): The OHADAC–CARO training programmes on arbitration and ADR are set for an official launch in June, aiming to strengthen dispute resolution capacity across the Eastern Caribbean, including Saint Lucia. Blue Economy Funding: The OECS has opened the second call for proposals under the Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme (Window 2), targeting value chain groups in fisheries, coastal tourism and waste management with grants of US$100,000–US$150,000. Youth Health: Saint Lucia is intensifying its push against youth tobacco use as World No Tobacco Day focuses on “Unmasking the Appeal,” citing rising vaping and nicotine product use among young people. Regional Environment: OECS partners met in Dominica for a SARSEA workshop on coordinated sargassum management and coastal resilience. Livestock Enforcement: The Department of Agriculture warns owners to control stray animals, citing road safety risks and enforcement under the Animals Act.