Agriculture & Rural Livelihoods: St. Lucia mourns Renwrick Rose, a WINFA and Fairtrade champion whose work helped protect banana farmers and secure fair pricing and community funding across the Windward Islands. Coastal Resilience & Environment: OECS states met in Dominica for a SARSEA workshop to coordinate regional action on sargassum impacts, biodiversity protection, and stronger coastal resilience. Public Health & Youth Tobacco: Saint Lucia is stepping up education ahead of World No Tobacco Day, citing rising vape and nicotine use among students and warning against flavours and “harmless” marketing. Livestock & Road Safety: The Department of Agriculture warns owners to control stray and roaming animals under the Animals Act, citing risks to motorists, crops, and public safety. Blue Economy Funding: OECS launched the second call for proposals under the Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme, targeting fisheries, coastal tourism, and waste management value chain groups with grants of USD $100,000–$150,000. Tourism & Industry: St. Lucia reports its strongest April cruise performance, with 673,700 cruise passengers in 2025-26 and more visitors per ship, while gun violence concerns continue to be raised. Regional Business Links: A Trinidad and Tobago trade delegation is in Saint Lucia to strengthen CARICOM partnerships and investment ties. Aviation & Connectivity: A regional aviation commentary points to structural realignment, including a new LIAT 2020–Air Caraïbes interline agreement effective June 1.