Offshore Boat Building: Trinidad and Tobago’s Kenny Scott Boats is expanding across the Caribbean and Florida with its KSB 429, built for rough regional seas and aimed at buyers wanting customised luxury. Tourism & Ports: St. Vincent and the Grenadines signed an MoU with Global Ports Holding to modernise Kingstown Cruise Port under a phased 30-year concession, targeting better shore excursions and repeat visitors. Local Tourism Development: Saint Lucia’s tourism minister defended the relocation of Marie’s Fish Shack for the Mount Pimard Beach Park, saying the vendor was offered a new site and higher compensation than the original structure’s value. Tax Relief: Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre extended Saint Lucia’s tax amnesty to end-December 2027, waiving interest and penalties on eligible taxes up to December 2025. Consumer Watch: Saint Lucia launched a closer look at retail pricing as officials respond to rising grocery bills and concerns about price gouging. Health & Regional Cooperation: Martinique says it can supply radioactive cancer drugs to Guyana, with St. Lucian cancer survivor accounts highlighting the value of accessible testing and treatment. Labour & Services Sector: SLTA management and the NWU began negotiating improved working conditions after union recognition moves. Culture & Identity: Listwa Kannaval returns in Castries to explore how music and Kwéyòl shape Saint Lucian identity. Energy Shock Risk: A UN-linked report warns that Strait of Hormuz disruptions are hitting small island states hard through higher imported oil costs.