Debt & Taiwan Talks: Prime Minister Godwin Friday says SVG is in “very serious” talks with Taiwan to help ease a debt-to-GDP ratio above 113%, including discussion of a US$345m loan portfolio, as the government moves to avoid “failed state” risks. Digital Business Push: The CDB and Barbados SBA launched a regional “Reengineering MSMEs for Growth” initiative to support at least 150 MSMEs in SVG and peers with digital maturity checks, practical tools, and transformation plans (with inclusion for women-led and underserved firms). Agriculture & Jobs: Government is exploring expansion of the Smart Agriculture Project in Orange Hill with support from Taiwan, aiming to create business opportunities and attract more young people into farming. Livestock Trade: Agriculture Minister Israel Bruce says SVG may end exports of live animals to Grenada, citing current constraints facing local livestock producers. Security & Economy: Acting Police Commissioner Trevor Bailey declared strategic urgency on gun violence, promising intelligence-led operations and firearms interdiction, after police recovered three firearms linked to recent shootings. Regional Context: A US judge struck down Trump’s immigrant visa suspension affecting 75 countries, including SVG, restoring case-by-case processing. Media Literacy: UNESCO and Grenada convened Caribbean media stakeholders to advance media and information literacy and digital inclusion. Health Leadership: Dr. Eva Jané Llopis assumed PAHO/WHO representative duties for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, supporting resilient health systems across the OECS.