LGBTQIA+ Legal Push: ERAO SVG founder Jeshua Bardoo urged the new Prime Minister, Dr. Godwin Friday, to repeal Criminal Code provisions that criminalise consensual same-sex relations and to add protections against discrimination in jobs, education, housing, health and services. Postal Sector Appointments: SVG Postal Corporation named Raffique Samuel as assistant director of operations and business development and Esteban Richard-Hernández as manager of expedited services and customer solutions, effective July 1, citing plans to modernise operations and grow commercial services. Tourism & Waste Management: The Tourism Ministry and partners launched the “Love SVG” cleanliness drive for Vincymas, distributing 85 waste bins across Kingstown and Arnos Vale and stepping up public awareness to cut litter. Fuel Costs & Government Liability: SVG raised gasoline to EC$18.31 per gallon in a second fuel hike, while PM Mark Phillips said the government’s net fuel-supplier liability is about EC$11.8m as it shields consumers through the bonus-malus mechanism. Disaster Risk Financing: Parliament approved a US$20m OFID loan authorisation for disaster risk management policy support, as government also moves ahead with major infrastructure borrowing including the Canouan airport upgrade. Business & Services Upgrades: Serenity Dive launched SVG’s first hydrostatic testing facility, reducing the need to ship scuba tanks overseas for safety certification. International Health Workforce: Jamaica expects about 50 Cuban nurses to return under individual contracts after the prior Cuba-Jamaica medical cooperation arrangement broke down, with staffing shortages still a key driver.