Justice Leadership: Trinidadian jurist Margaret Price-Findlay was sworn in as Chief Justice of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court, officially confirmed after serving as acting chief since May 2025. Crime & Domestic Violence: Police released a timeline in the Joy St Omer murder case, while activists and UWP figures renewed calls for a full review of justice, law enforcement, and social support systems after reports of repeated protective-order breaches. Local Governance: Deputy PM and Tourism Minister Ernest Hilaire said Castries Vendors Arcade displaced vendors should get support, but compensation must be handled fairly based on who owes and what losses are proven. Sports: Saint Lucia’s senior men’s rugby team faces Jamaica in a Tier 3 Test match Saturday at Francis Baba Lastic Grounds, with an Under-19 clash against Martinique also on the card. Community & Safety: Police ruled the death of Talia Norma Hippolyte a suicide after post-mortem findings showed complete hanging, following weeks of public speculation. Regional Spotlight: OECS launched the second call for proposals for Window 2 of the Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme, targeting Blue Economy value chain groups in fisheries, coastal tourism, and waste management. Business & Tourism: First Rock Real Estate returned to profit and is negotiating US$28m in income-generating acquisitions in Costa Rica and Martinique.