Water & Utilities: NURC has approved phased water and sewerage tariff increases for WASCO, with households and businesses set to pay more starting in the June 2026 billing cycle, while hotels and marine vessels face the steepest jumps; the regulator says the move is tied to financial stability and infrastructure upgrades, including oversight and performance targets. Tourism & Sports: Saint Lucia’s Tourism Authority has announced a multi-year global partnership with Arsenal FC, positioning the island as the club’s official destination partner and linking the deal to tourism exposure and a youth football academy. Political Accountability: Opposition Leader Allen Chastanet is calling for full disclosure on the Arsenal tourism partnership, including costs and what it means for taxpayers, as the “crisis of execution” theme continues to dominate business-government discussions. Public Safety & Justice: Police report progress in the Bonne Terre robbery and assault investigation involving three Canadian nationals, including an impounded vehicle tied to the June 6 incident. Regional Diplomacy: CARICOM’s Eminent Persons Group says it will schedule a visit to Haiti “as soon as possible” to meet stakeholders as it monitors the country’s political and security crisis. Community & Culture: Dennery marked the 107th birthday of Maria “Miss Accourie” Noellien, while Saint Lucia also continues to mourn Joy St. Omer ahead of her funeral after a case that has intensified calls to tackle gender-based violence.