CARICOM Leadership: Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre marked CARICOM Day with a call for renewal, saying the region must build a stronger, fairer, safer and more prosperous Community that delivers real opportunities for people. Regional Hosting: Saint Lucia will host the 51st Regular Meeting of CARICOM Heads of Government in Gros Islet from 5–8 July, with media accreditation and an opening ceremony at Sandals Grande St Lucian. Tourism Youth Pipeline: Secondary school students impressed at Saint Lucia’s 30th National Tourism Public Speaking Competition, aiming to become Junior Tourism Ministers and future tourism ambassadors. Hospitality Training: The F&B Epic Academy graduated its first cohort after seven weeks of specialised food and beverage and hospitality service training. Farm Resilience: FAO training with the Ministry of Agriculture equipped farmers with climate-smart irrigation, fertigation and nutrient management skills. Community Tourism Push: OECS workshops in Saint Lucia (June 9–11) focused on community-based tourism policy and action planning, backed by the EU’s 11th EDF RIGHT programme. Public Safety & Justice: Police Commissioner Verne Garde declined to confirm or deny reports of an arrest involving a senior government official, urging caution in reporting. Diplomacy: Romania opened its first honorary consulate in Saint Lucia to strengthen ties, including tourism and trade links. Local Economy Watch: Vendors are divided on a plan to reorganise Cheapside market into a more structured, year-round attraction.