UN diplomacy & climate finance: PM Dr. Godwin Friday departs for New York to address the UN General Assembly, with a focus on climate vulnerability, sustainable development, economic resilience and investment, including expected participation in the Climate Vulnerable Forum Leaders Meeting. Diaspora investment push: Invest SVG will hold its New York City edition of “Home Is Where The Heart Is” on Saturday in Brooklyn, linking Vincentians with government, banks and private sector opportunities across tourism, agriculture, creative industries, real estate, ICT and manufacturing. Climate risk to children: A UNICEF-commissioned study warns that across the Eastern Caribbean, more than 9 in 10 children could be exposed to at least three climate hazards by mid-century, with rising heat, drought and stronger hurricanes—no “safe zone.” Fisheries resilience funding: A US$12.55m GEF/FAO-backed CC4FISH-II project is launched to build climate and disaster resilience in Caribbean fisheries through 2030, benefiting fisherfolk and coastal communities across multiple islands including SVG. Agri-to-US market deal: SVG signed a data management agreement with California-based Quantome to help dasheen and hot pepper farmers sell into the US via two offtake buyers, using a digital marketplace and farm mapping app. Invest SVG leadership shake-up: Invest SVG’s Executive Director Anna Young resigned after four and a half months; Export Marketing Director Nadine Agard-Juillerat will act as ED while the agency continues its investment mandate. Business environment reform: Parliament debates and passes Companies Act amendments aimed at improving the ease of doing business and easing foreign investor concerns, with government and opposition trading accusations over “fear-mongering” and speculation. Local business & city management: Deputy PM Major St. Clair Leacock says the NDP won’t sacrifice Kingstown vendors in its cleanup drive, arguing vending is entrepreneurship and should be separated from street untidiness. Co-op credit union summit: A 22-member SVG delegation will attend the OECS Credit Union Summit in Antigua and Barbuda to discuss strengthening the cooperative credit union movement. Workplace inclusion: The HireAbility Campaign calls for more inclusive Caribbean workplaces by removing barriers to employment for persons with disabilities.