Business & Livelihoods: The restructured SSDF Koudmen Sent Lisi programme has graduated 27 Saint Lucian families, moving them from government assistance to full financial independence through business training and agricultural tools. Agriculture & Animal Health: Agriculture Minister Lisa Jawahir says veterinary authorities followed required procedures before two horses exported to Grenada were euthanised after Babesia spp. tests, amid regional debate over quarantine and handling. Energy & Consumer Costs: Consumers are being urged to check meter readings after an energy price cap increase, with bills expected to rise and non-smart-meter users at risk of overpaying. Disaster & Science: UWI confirms Venezuela’s twin earthquakes triggered coastal uplift in Cedros, with major shoreline changes reported soon after the quakes. Tourism Demand: New CTO data show Saint Lucia’s European arrivals fell 15.9% in Q1 2026, the steepest drop among Caribbean destinations for the period. Consumer Protection: Saint Lucia is launching the Consumer Connect Platform to streamline complaints and support across consumer, utilities, standards and telecom regulators. Ports & Infrastructure: Parliament backed a SLASPA loan guarantee to advance Saint Lucia port modernization, with the minister calling it key to economic growth. Agriculture Skills: FAO training is equipping farmers with climate-smart irrigation and fertigation know-how to improve crop performance and resilience. Tourism Workforce: The F&B Epic Academy graduated its first cohort after seven weeks of hospitality training aimed at lifting service standards. Regional Governance: Saint Lucia assumed CARICOM chairmanship under PM Philip J. Pierre, with a people-centred agenda focused on unity, climate justice, economic renewal and opportunity.