VAT Relief Timing: Senator Lavern King says SVG’s next VAT-Free Day will be Aug. 28, framed as a “back-to-school” boost for low-income families, timed around an upcoming road-work pay cycle and feedback from prior VAT-Free Day surveys. Tourism & Sports Economy: The CPL is expected to deliver a major tourism lift for SVG, with match nights Aug. 7–9 and local halftime shows at Arnos Vale. Regional Education & Labor Links: The Caribbean Union of Teachers elected SVGTU President Fiona Charles as First Vice President and signed an MoU with Cipriani College to strengthen labor education and trade union governance across the region. Business & Infrastructure Support: UN DESA is backing SVG to improve infrastructure asset management practices, supporting long-term sustainable development. Utilities & Service Standards: VINLEC ran a two-day customer service excellence workshop to strengthen engagement, communication, and service recovery as it rolls out new technologies. Digital Transition: Flow will retire the legacy Vincysurf email service by Sept. 30, urging customers and businesses to back up data and switch to cloud options. Agribusiness Training: The first cohort of young farmers completed training and presented business plans at Orange Hill, highlighting modern methods like tissue culture, composting, and high-value crop production. Maritime Safety: Rough seas and high swells are expected through Friday, with small craft operators and beachgoers urged to stay alert and avoid exposed swimming areas.