Justice & Public Confidence: Saint Lucia’s justice reforms move ahead with the Swift Justice Project and the Criminal Backlog Reduction Court, plus expanded virtual court operations and upgrades like the Soufriere Courthouse refurbishment. Water & Cost Pressures: WASCO has flagged “new rates coming soon,” with the Prime Minister saying Cabinet’s hands are tied because the National Utilities Regulatory Commission sets tariffs. Blue Economy Funding: OECS launched the second call for proposals under the Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme (Window 2), targeting fisheries, coastal tourism and waste management value chain groups in Grenada, Saint Lucia and St Vincent & the Grenadines. Trade & Regional Links: Saint Lucia’s Department of Commerce is advancing plans with Martinique to boost trade, investment and cultural cooperation, including product readiness and compliance steps. Energy & Bills: LUCELEC says rising global oil prices and overseas instability are driving higher electricity bills; the utility also reported strong 2025 performance at its staff awards. Health Access: PAHO/WHO and OECS-PPS convene a workshop in Saint Lucia to improve access to safe, quality-assured medicines and health technologies across the Eastern Caribbean. Culture & Social Norms: Minister Ernest Hilaire says creatives should not glorify violence, especially violence against women, as debate grows after the death of Joy St Omer. Tourism Watch: Saint Lucia reports its strongest April on record, while gun violence concerns continue to raise safety-image questions for visitors. Sports Community: A vigil in Saint Lucia honoured Darrion Roberts for his impact across multiple sports.