Banking & Consumer Finance: Republic Bank has relaunched its 2026 Pick Your Rate campaign, running to September 30, to make Make It Happen loans (personal, vehicle, mortgage, land) and sustainable energy financing more affordable by letting customers choose from pre-discounted rates. Tourism & Sports Marketing: Saint Lucia’s SLTA partnership with Arsenal is moving into full gear after Bacary Sagna’s visit, with destination photo and video content planned for wider promotion; meanwhile, Secrets St. Lucia Resort & Spa has teamed up with the Saint Lucia Kings to push sports tourism, including branding on the Kings’ kit. Labour & Workplace Relations: Labour officials say a long-awaited collective agreement has been signed between SMMA and the Civil Service Association, unlocking wage benefits effective July 2026. Corrections & Skills: The Bordelais Correctional Facility received 10 laptop computers to expand education and vocational training for inmates, supported by the education and home affairs ministries. Creative Sector Development: The Cultural Development Foundation renewed its partnership with Taiwan’s embassy for an advanced Spotlight Taiwan Wood Sculpting Workshop (Level 2) aimed at improving skills and market readiness. Public Health Systems: PAHO/WHO supported a five-day workshop to strengthen Saint Lucia’s Integrated Health Surveillance Guidelines for reporting and response to priority health events. CPL Countdown: The Republic Bank CPL is set to kick off with expanded coverage and major fan-facing activations, while the Saint Lucia Kings open their campaign this Sunday. EU Policy Watch: The EU has warned five Caribbean states, including Saint Lucia, to phase out citizenship-by-investment programmes by June 1, 2028, or risk losing Schengen visa-free access.