Arsenal partnership: Saint Lucia Tourism Authority has unveiled a multi-year deal with Arsenal FC, naming the island the club’s Official Destination Partner from the 2026–27 season, with Brand Saint Lucia promoted at Emirates Stadium and across Arsenal’s digital platforms, plus a youth football academy hub. Tourism sales win: Sunlover Travel’s Kerri Logan Shirk was named the world’s top-producing travel advisor for Saint Lucia in 2025, earning the SLTA Prime Minister’s Award for global sales performance. Water crisis warning: Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre says the dry season could worsen a shrinking water supply and urged residents to rethink storage and use while government moves to tackle long-running WASCO problems. Marine tourism milestone: 20-year-old Jameel Leonce became the world’s youngest certified Sea TREK Training Coordinator, a first for the global programme based at Pigeon Island. Youth and climate policy: Saint Lucia’s inaugural Local Conference of Youth (LCOY) is bringing young leaders and advocates together to shape the climate agenda locally and internationally. Regional leadership: Saint Lucia is set to take CARICOM chairmanship from July 1, with the 51st Heads of Government meeting hosted in Castries from July 5–8. Healthcare pressure: The Saint Lucia Medical and Dental Association warns unresolved issues are straining the system, including delayed payments and concerns around Universal Health Coverage. New car brand: Peter and Company Auto has introduced the Chery hybrid brand to Saint Lucia, pitching fuel efficiency and warranties to motorists.