Maritime Safety: St. Vincent and the Grenadines issued marine warnings as rough seas and swells (up to about 7.2 feet) and gusty easterly winds are expected through Friday, urging small craft operators, fishermen, and beachgoers to stay alert and avoid exposed swimming. Energy & Human Impact: A report highlights the humanitarian cost of the U.S. energy blockade on Cuba, describing prolonged blackouts and shortages that strain hospitals and schools. Infrastructure Management: UN DESA is supporting the SVG government to implement better infrastructure asset management practices, aimed at long-term sustainable development. Electricity Services Training: VINLEC ran a two-day customer service workshop to strengthen communication, service recovery, and a customer-first culture as new technologies roll out. Tourism Push: The tourism ministry says it’s moving ahead with initiatives to boost the sector, pointing to renewed investor interest and InterCaribbean’s newest aircraft. Agribusiness Skills: Young farmers completed training and presented business plans at Orange Hill, with cash prizes for top projects. Regional Trade Links: CARICOM countries, including SVG, joined the new Latin American and Caribbean Trade Office (LACTO) in Taiwan to expand trade, investment, tourism, and matchmaking. Local Business Stories: A Vincentian cupcake business success story from Taiwan continues to draw attention, showing how small food enterprises can scale internationally. Security & Crime: Police are investigating a shooting in the Fountain community that sent a man to Milton Cato Memorial Hospital. Governance & Economy: The government is seeking feedback on re-establishing the National Development Bank, while leadership portfolios were temporarily reassigned to Deputy Prime Minister St. Clair Leacock. Culture & Festival Economy: Stakeholders discussed rebranding and structural changes for Vincy Mas to improve long-term sustainability and commercial investment.