Climate & Children: UNICEF-backed research and a St Lucia media workshop are pushing Caribbean journalists to protect children’s dignity and privacy while reporting disasters, as new findings warn that more than a third of Eastern Caribbean children already face at least three climate hazards, with that share projected to rise to over nine in ten by mid-century. Water & Infrastructure: Saint Lucia is moving to cut water losses and disruptions with the Northern Water Project, including a John Compton Dam raw water pipeline replacement, while the new RIISE facility begins operations to help governments speed up climate-resilient projects. Border & Trade: OECS agencies trained Saint Lucia’s customs, agriculture, health, standards, police and port officers on intelligence-led risk management to improve the movement of goods. Agriculture & Food Security: Minister Lisa Jawahir says climate change is already affecting what farmers can grow, fisheries and water availability, with knock-on effects for nutritious food access. Local Economy & Skills: The Creative Economy Grant Fund is finally rolling out cheques to 350 approved recipients after a year-long wait, and the TVET Institute’s sustainable agriculture and culinary arts school made a regional shortlist for a CARICOM/FAO youth agriculture video contest. Road Safety: Two students injured in a Cas En Bas collision are receiving medical care, with an urgent blood donation appeal launched for them. Energy Prices: Government adjusted retail prices for gasoline, diesel and LPG for the September 14–October 4 period, while continuing subsidies to cushion consumers.