Tourism & Utilities: The NURC’s Skeeta Gibbs warned that Saint Lucia’s tourism growth must not outpace water, power, internet and sewage planning, saying utilities can’t be treated as an afterthought. OECS Education: The OECS launched “PEARL Legacy” to carry forward the OECS PEARL education transformation after the programme phase ends June 30, shifting ownership to member states and communities. Arsenal x Saint Lucia: The SLTA announced a multi-year Arsenal partnership starting 2026/27, aiming to boost global tourism exposure and create a youth football academy hub on the island. Sports Travel Friction: St Lucia’s Olympic chief Alfred Emmanuel hit out at CARICOM, saying high travel costs and poor regional movement make it harder for athletes to compete and develop. Visa Shock: Ireland ended visa-free entry for Saint Lucia nationals (along with St Kitts and Nevis and Nicaragua), effective June 15, requiring visas for short stays and transit. Public Safety & Justice: Police reported progress in the Bonne Terre robbery investigation involving three Canadian nationals, while a separate case sees a man accused of throwing a dog off a bridge with weights tied to its neck set to appear in court. Environment: Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre called for stronger enforcement against illegal dumping, saying people dump wherever there’s open space and the public pays the cleanup bill. Regional Leadership: Pierre is set to assume the CARICOM chair in July as Saint Lucia prepares to host the July 5–8 heads of government summit.