Crime & Policing: Prime Minister Godwin Friday says the wave of gun violence is “unacceptable,” revealing he summoned top RSVGPF officers in Bequia and has made leadership changes, while vowing a sharper response to illegal firearms entering SVG. Police Leadership: Trevor “Buju” Bailey is acting Commissioner of Police and Junior Simmons acting Deputy Commissioner, as Enville Williams and Frankie Joseph go on leave. Gun Violence Push: A Special Report highlights efforts to curb illegal weapons and trafficking amid recent shootings. Economy & Spending: Opposition Senator Carlos James warns of an “economic drag,” arguing the government is stalling capital projects and relying on debt excuses instead of revenue-earning measures. Taiwan Diplomacy & Investment: SVG rejects any shift to a “One China” policy, while Friday says Taiwan has pledged grants to capitalise a proposed National Development Bank and support social programmes; he also says Taiwanese investors want to visit SVG for solar, hotels, marine services and agriculture. Regional Agriculture: Ministers back IICA’s 2026–2030 work plan, with SVG’s Israel Bruce reporting full participation. UNCCD COP17: Agricultural Diversification Officer Karomo Browne appointed UNCCD COP17 Bureau Vice President, boosting land and drought resilience representation. Education & Health: REACH launches a webinar series on adolescent health and wellbeing. Community & Culture: Vincy Mas 2027 “Road to 50” gains momentum in New York, and Taste of Vincy 2026 kicks off with $30,000 in cash and prizes. Public Life: Alpian Allen, former North Leeward MP and fourth Foreign Minister, has died. Disaster Monitoring: La Soufrière seismic monitoring continues with 200+ seismometers deployed.