Cost-of-Living Relief: Prime Minister Godwin Friday says SVG’s debt-to-GDP is now 113% (projected 145% by 2031) and unveiled a 90-day emergency package, including fuel and electricity support, to cushion households and businesses from imported price shocks. Digital Inclusion & Connectivity: A EC$1.632m DRIVE Project contract was signed under the Universal Service Fund, with FLOW set to deliver 5 years of improved ICT access and resilience. Food Security Push: Government is advancing its Food Security Crisis Response Plan to move from repeated emergency recovery to proactive monitoring and preparedness, while ZHTF received seed donations to boost backyard gardening and small-scale production. Agribusiness Capacity: IICA ran a workshop to close gaps in food safety, marketing, and business management so local operators can compete and expand into export markets. Blue Economy & MSMEs: OECS launched Window 2 of the Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme for fisheries, coastal tourism, and waste management value-chain groups, offering US$100k–US$150k. Climate Risk & Preparedness: The 2026 hurricane season begins amid drought and uncertainty, with Friday urging Vincentians to prepare now as rainfall declines and dry spells intensify. Trade & Services Modernization: SVG is set to modernize trade services via a VSWIFT electronic platform, supporting smoother commerce and payments. Regional Justice for Business: OHADAC and OECS will launch arbitration and ADR training in June to strengthen dispute resolution for investors and firms across the Eastern Caribbean. Entrepreneurship Spotlight: Petra-Anne Davis won the 2026 YLAI Solution Pitch Competition for her mobile cocktail bar business, Elixirs, with potential to scale across SVG.