Tourism Boom: Saint Lucia logged its strongest April ever for stay-over arrivals, with 40,752 visitors—up 8.5% year-on-year—plus gains from the US, Caribbean and Canada, and growth in cruise and yachting. Marine Livelihoods: A new USD $80,000 marine restoration and seamoss farming initiative launched at Savannes Bay, backed by AFD funding, aiming to clean coastal areas and support local farmers. Women’s Regional Leadership: Hon. Emma Hippolyte was elected to the OAS Inter-American Commission of Women executive committee, securing Saint Lucia’s first consecutive term. Agriculture Skills: Taiwan Technical Mission held a papaya cultivation workshop at its Union demonstration farm, training farmers and extension officers on growing, harvesting and export practices. Fuel Pressure & Politics: Prime Minister Pierre rejected opposition claims linking his crime policies to violence, while fuel price hikes sparked fresh political sparring and warnings of wider cost-of-living impacts. Education Safety: Principals are calling for urgent action after rising school vandalism and parent harassment. Health Watch: World No Tobacco Day coverage highlights youth vaping risks, with calls for stronger prevention. Regional Justice: OECS and the OHADAC–CARO Centre plan a June 10 training programme to strengthen arbitration and ADR access across the Eastern Caribbean.