Fuel Prices & Politics: Dominic Fedee says Saint Lucia’s tourism “booming” claims are premature and points to 2025 declines, while he also challenges the government’s fuel relief approach as prices rise. Tourism Numbers: SLTA reports April 2026 as the strongest April ever for stay-over arrivals, with 8.5% growth over April 2025 and gains across key markets, plus cruise and yachting momentum. Caribbean Week in New York: Saint Lucia’s SLTA is in New York for CTO Caribbean Week 2026 under “One Caribbean: Infinite Experiences,” pushing partnerships and connectivity as global competition intensifies. Short-Term Rentals Regulation: CHTA releases a Caribbean short-term rental framework urging “smart regulation” so destinations can capture demand without losing oversight. Marine Livelihoods: A USD $80,000 Savannes Bay project launches to remove marine debris and deploy sustainable raft systems to support seamoss farmers and reduce future waste. Clean Energy for Fisheries: The STAR-Fish project ramps up clean energy interventions for Caribbean fisheries, including cold-chain upgrades and low-carbon certification support. Local Transport Tech: The National Taxi Union moves toward a new app to improve coordination and transparency as Uber expands. Regional Finance Costs: A new ECCU “cost of money” analysis argues Caribbean lending rates remain high and could slow growth, while credit unions may offer cheaper options. CIS26 Wrap: OPEN Interactive marks delivery of CIS26 in Saint Lucia and flags St Kitts and Nevis as host for CIS27.