InterCaribbean Branding Push: Prime Minister Dr. Godwin Friday welcomed InterCaribbean’s “Spirit of St. Vincent and the Grenadines” aircraft at Argyle, calling it a “flying ambassador” that signals improved connectivity and tourism-ready momentum. OECS–Morocco Trade Drive: OECS countries, including SVG, used Economic Promotion Week in Morocco to line up new trade, investment and partnership opportunities with Morocco across priority sectors. Regional Trade Office Expansion: Taiwan’s Latin American and Caribbean Trade Office (LACTO) officially opened in Taipei, expanding coverage to include SVG and five other diplomatic allies for business matchmaking and market support. Power Costs Watch: VINLEC’s fuel surcharge rises to $0.8320 per kWh in July (about +9 cents), even with a $734,959 subsidy aimed at cushioning global oil price pressure. Labour & Social Protection: Parliament passed the Daily Paid and Minor Salaried Officers (Compassionate Gratuity) Bill, extending retirement support to non-pensionable, low-paid public workers. Youth & Skills Pipeline: Canada funded a Scout solar-and-entrepreneurship programme for at-risk youth, while 45 SVG interns begin practical agriculture placements under the Zero Hunger Trust Fund. Business & Media Risk: A former The News staffer alleges unpaid NIS contributions after the newspaper’s collapse, with labour action heading to court. Energy/Jobs Planning Data: OECS Data for Decision Making work in SVG will produce new reports on education, training, and labour market outcomes to guide workforce and economic planning.