TVET Skills Push: CARICOM’s education ministers heard a renewed call to invest in technical and vocational training, with Saint Lucia’s TVET centres held up as a regional example. Water Loss Crackdown: WASCO is partnering with Japan’s JICA to cut non-revenue water by 5% over the next few years through leak fixes, meter repairs and stopping unauthorised use. Roads & Logistics: Infrastructure Minister Shawn Edward says Saint Lucia’s North-South link road is still at concept stage, though it’s now a government priority and drawing financing interest. Airport Upgrade: Hewanorra International Airport redevelopment is “advanced,” with the air traffic control tower about 95% complete and expected to be fully functional in early 2027. Energy Cost Pressure: Saint Lucia is being urged to shift faster to solar and geothermal to reduce fuel costs and electricity dependence. Food Security: The Agriculture Ministry says an egg shortage is linked to farmers turning over flocks and stresses better coordination with registered producers. Consumer Protection: Officials warn a viral “expired food” claim was not recorded in Saint Lucia, and urge people to verify before sharing. Cruise Port Scholarships: Saint Lucia Cruise Port awarded two full undergraduate scholarships for 2026, covering tuition and living costs abroad. AI Buildathon: Future Caribbean’s Agentic AI buildathon drew 450-plus participants across 39 countries, targeting deployable solutions for sectors including logistics and food systems. Local Business & Culture: The Chamber of Commerce urges caution on calls for Carnival holiday changes, warning of operational strain on businesses. Arts & Heritage: CDF and Taiwan’s embassy plan a Level 2 wood sculpting workshop to boost market-ready creative skills.