Election Court Battle: St Vincent’s High Court continues hearing the election petitions challenging Prime Minister Godwin Friday and Foreign Minister Fitzgerald Bramble’s eligibility over their Canadian citizenship, with the case framed as a defining constitutional test for who can sit in Parliament and serve in government. PM Duties Clarified: The Office of the Prime Minister says Dr Friday is currently performing full functions, after media claims it said were “misleading and erroneous,” noting acting arrangements only when he is out of state. Citizenship-by-Investment Push: Dr Friday insists SVG will still design a Citizenship by Investment programme despite warnings and EU correspondence to Eastern Caribbean states. Air Access Hit: Delta Air Lines will end its nonstop Atlanta–St Vincent route on Sept. 5, removing a major U.S. gateway that began in Dec. 2025. Waste Overhaul (Bequia): Recovery and Resilience work is advancing on Bequia with hazardous waste removal and expansion of the primary dump site to extend its life by 15–30 years. Regional Security Focus: A new regional commentary highlights rising violent crime across CARICOM, pointing to weapon trafficking and institutional strain. VAT-Free Day: Senator Lavern King announces the next VAT-Free Day for Aug. 28 as targeted relief for low-income families ahead of school needs. Sports Infrastructure: SVG Football Federation opens a new fitness centre and commissions floodlights at Brighton Technical Centre with FIFA Foundation support.