Public Finance & AI: Prime Minister Godwin Friday opened a regional workshop in Kingstown on “Adapting Public Financial Management for AI: Harnessing Digital-by-Design,” warning governments not to chase “AI hype” or mere digitisation, but to strengthen data resilience and governance with IMF/CARTAC support. Food Security & Youth Jobs: SVG certified 45 young interns through the Youth in Agriculture Science Internship Programme (YASIP), placing them across 23 host organisations and linking training to real farm and agribusiness work. Trade & Agriculture: CARDI is running EU/ITC-funded carrot trials on a demonstration plot to revive SVG’s export legacy, cut the import bill, and boost rural profitability. Regulation & Fintech: SVG paused new virtual asset applications while Deriv secured a banking licence in the country, signalling continued reshaping of the financial services landscape. Mobility & Business Travel: Antigua’s passport slipped to 49th globally, while SVG’s own passport ranked 48th with 73.2% destination access—useful for regional trade and travel planning. Aviation/Infrastructure Risk: A Saint Vincent and the Grenadines-registered ship, Fitburg, faces a Finnish trial over alleged subsea cable damage, underlining the business impact of maritime and telecom disruptions. Policy & Risk Watch: The government lifted a 15-year bird import ban, aligning with WOAH/WTO rules and easing trade barriers for pet birds under certification and quarantine. Disaster Recovery: Union Island’s hurricane rebuilding is still sparking disputes over displaced people’s conditions and eviction timelines.