Diplomacy & Development: SVG marked 34 years of ties with Cuba in Havana, with the embassy highlighting Cuba’s training of Vincentians and support in health and infrastructure. Aviation Oversight: The UPP in Dominica urged public disclosure on the long-term financial viability of its airport project, pointing to lessons from SVG’s Argyle experience. Regional Finance Push: PM Godwin Friday pressed the CDB to move from plans to delivery on climate-resilient development, warning borrowing members face high debt (SVG cited above 113% debt-to-GDP) and shrinking concessional finance. Cost-of-Living Debate: Former finance minister Camilo Gonsalves accused the government of misleading “100% removal” messaging on customs charges, arguing the cut is only 5%. Digital Inclusion: A $1.6m DRIVE project contract was signed to expand connectivity and virtual access via FLOW under the Universal Service Fund. Energy & Resilience: India handed over the Edinboro Hardcourt, with solar lighting planned; separately, STAR-Fish ramps up clean energy for Caribbean fisheries. Food Security: Government advances a Food Security Crisis Response Plan, while ZHTF received seed donations to boost backyard gardening. Entrepreneurship Spotlight: Petra-Anne Davis won the YLAI Solution Pitch Competition for her mobile cocktail bar business, Elixirs. Tourism & Markets: Caribbean Week in New York gathered regional tourism leaders as airlines add more nonstop Caribbean routes. Climate Warning: PM Friday urged Vincentians to prepare for the 2026 hurricane season amid drought and funding limits.