CARICOM Summit in St. Lucia: CARICOM Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett opened the 51st Heads of Government meeting calling for deeper public engagement so everyday people can feel the impact of regional decisions. Regional Unity Through Action: CARICOM Chairman and St. Lucia PM Philip J. Pierre used CARICOM Day messaging to push “From Resilience to Renewal,” stressing stronger integration, better transport and connectivity, food and nutrition security, digital transformation, and youth opportunities. Sports as Regional Glue: The 19th CARICOM Road Run/Walk in Gros Islet drew 250+ athletes from 15 territories, with Barbados’ Carlie Robinson winning the female trophy and Jamaica’s Garfield Gordon taking the male top prize. Energy Cost Relief in St. Lucia: LUCELEC cut the July fuel surcharge to EC$0.225 per kWh (down from EC$0.308) after lower global fuel costs. Disaster Aid to Venezuela: Guyana’s PM Mark Phillips said 88 containers of relief supplies are ready to ship to Venezuela, backed by CARICOM partners including Saint Lucia. Tourism Pressure Point: New CTO data show Saint Lucia’s European stayover arrivals fell 15.9% in Q1, the steepest drop among Caribbean destinations for the period. Agriculture Support: FAO training in Saint Lucia is equipping farmers with climate-smart irrigation, fertigation, and nutrient management skills. Animal Export Controversy: Saint Lucia’s agriculture ministry defended procedures around two horses exported to Grenada, while Grenada’s response and euthanasia handling continue to spark debate. Fire Investigation Update: Authorities ruled out arson in the Computer World fire after a probe involving fire officials and electrical engineering input. Local Business Upskilling: Saint Lucia’s F&B Epic Academy graduated its first cohort after seven weeks of hospitality and service training. Consumer Protection Move: Saint Lucia launched a platform aimed at strengthening consumer protection.