Tax Relief for Businesses and Households: Saint Lucia has extended its tax amnesty to the end of 2027, waiving interest and penalties on eligible taxes due up to December 2025, including VAT businesses collected but not yet remitted. Food and Retail Pricing Watch: Consumer Affairs Minister Emma Hippolyte says her ministry is reviewing retail pricing after concerns about price gouging as fuel and imported goods costs rise. Animal Health and Border Controls: Grenada has launched legal action after two disease-positive horses were imported from Saint Lucia without the required permit; the Ministry of Agriculture will roll out standard operating procedures to all ports of entry. Tourism Infrastructure and Jobs: Saint Lucia’s tourism minister defended the relocation and compensation of long-time beach vendor Marie Farrell tied to the Mount Pimard Beach Park project. Blue Economy Funding: OECS is inviting eligible Blue Economy MSMEs in Grenada, St Lucia, and St Vincent and the Grenadines to virtual info sessions for grants under the UBEC regional matching programme. Cruise Port Modernisation: St Vincent and the Grenadines signed an MOU with Global Ports Holding to modernise Kingstown Cruise Port under a phased 30-year concession. Agribusiness Turnaround: A T&T agribusiness story highlights rapid growth after a rescue and turnaround, feeding a wider push on food security and import substitution.