ECCB Monetary Council: The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank’s Monetary Council met in Dominica to reaffirm its EC dollar stability focus, aiming to strengthen resilience and shared prosperity across the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union. Steel Pan Push: Saint Lucian music leaders are driving wider outreach for steel pan after this year’s Panorama, backing the formation of more steel bands island-wide. In Memoriam: The island mourns calypsonian Pancruce McGriffin Theodore, known as Mighty Terra, remembered for his early calypso competitions and lasting influence on the art form. Tourism Boom: Expedia’s 2026 Island Hot List puts Saint Lucia at No. 1, citing a 125% jump in searches and highlighting romance, the Pitons, rainforests and beaches. Skills for Youth: A new apprenticeship programme is training young people for careers in baking through hands-on work placements and classes at the National Skills Development Centre. Child Rights Ambassadors: Saint Lucia has appointed its first cohort of Child Rights Ambassadors to ensure children’s voices shape child protection policy and services. Commonwealth Games: St. Lucia-linked coverage includes athletes preparing for Glasgow’s Commonwealth Games, with a medal tracker and local sports development notes. Travel Advisory: The U.S. raised its advisory for St. Lucia to Level 2, citing crime concerns and urging visitors to stay vigilant. Eco-Funding: The St Lucia Environmental and Agricultural Foundation received a GEF Small Grants Programme boost to design a national sustainable agriculture and coastal management project.