Tourism & Investment: Saint Lucia is pushing to stand out globally by expanding tourism offerings, with the new National Underwater Sculpture Park positioned as a locally owned, culture-led attraction meant to bring visitors back. Agriculture & Skills: Seventy-six farmers graduated from a six-week capacity-building workshop under the “Seven Crops Project,” covering GAP, pesticide safety, organic farming, post-harvest, marketing and smart agriculture. Industrial Relations: The National Workers Union and Millennium Heights Medical Complex signed a new workplace agreement after dialogue facilitated by the Department of Labour, aiming to strengthen fair, harmonious relations. Workplace & Labour: A workplace agreement was successfully concluded following a lengthy but amicable process, with labour officials stressing practical solutions. Sports Tourism: The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority partnered with Saracens as its official destination partner for 2026/27, promoting the island in the UK and supporting rugby academy mentorship, training and scholarships. Business & Security: Darcheville Construction Equipment in Sans Souci reported another break-in, with an excavator engine and parts stolen, renewing calls for tighter cooperation with law enforcement. Housing Finance: Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre urged the Saint Lucia Development Bank to move quickly on an EC$54 million housing facility financed through Taiwan’s EXIM Bank, to help address the housing shortage.