Marine Protection Under Threat: Opposition Leader Dr Ralph Gonsalves says bulldozers are destroying mangroves and habitats at Canash Bay inside the South Coast Marine Conservation Area, calling it an “environmental massacre” while conservation talk centers on Chatham Bay. Chatham Bay Land Sale Row: Prime Minister Dr Godwin Friday defends the sale of about 100 acres at Chatham Bay for EC$52.7m as a conservation deal, arguing the state can buy back the land at the same price within two years; Opposition demands full disclosure over the buyer and the “conservation” justification. Public Safety & Policing: Deputy PM and National Security Minister St Clair Leacock says the FBI is expected to assist soon as the police roll out a strategic crime reduction plan and expand intelligence-led policing and firearms focus; Acting Deputy COP Junior Simmons urges civilians to report police wrongdoing, saying complaints are taken seriously and can lead to discipline. Traffic Crackdown: The Traffic Department intensifies removal of abandoned, derelict and improperly parked vehicles, warning of District Court action if owners don’t clear obstructions. Agriculture & Food Security: Agriculture Minister Israel Bruce steps up action against praedial larceny, while the Ministry launches a National Agriculture and Fisheries Census (March–October 2026) with World Bank support; SVG also lifts a 15-year bird import ban, citing improved lab capacity and alignment with international standards. Economy & Services: PM Friday reports current revenue down 10.6% for April–July 2026 versus 2025; Education officials conduct school readiness checks ahead of the Sept 7 academic year, and Senator Lavern King clarifies the SVGCC school-fees controversy. Regional & International: Barbados will host CARICOM’s third Reparations conference Sept 17–19; Nevis participates in the CPA conference in Jamaica on parliamentary governance in the digital age. Health & Community: SVG Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Association plans a Community Health Fair for Sept 18.