Chatham Bay Land Deal & Fiscal Update: The NDP says it backs the sale of about 100 acres at Chatham Bay, Union Island, for roughly EC$54 million, pointing to Prime Minister Godwin Friday’s claim that the transaction helped narrow the mid-year central government deficit to EC$57.78 million (down from EC$125.23 million last year). Cost-of-Living Relief Extended: Friday also announced a 90-day extension of the government’s economic relief package, keeping major fuel and electricity-related tax reductions in place. JetBlue Debt Fallout: Tourism Minister Kishore Shallow told Parliament the NDP inherited more than US$10 million (over EC$10 million) in JetBlue liabilities from a ULP-era agreement, after alleged non-payment from 2024. Parliament Clash on Company Law: Friday and Opposition Leader Ralph Gonsalves sparred over sweeping Companies Amendment reforms, with the opposition calling them a “giveaway” for non-compliant firms. Security & Policing Methods: National Security Minister St. Clair Leacock said he met NYPD officials and is looking at new approaches to tackle gun violence. Education & Schools: Sandy Bay residents were consulted on the permanent home for the new secondary school, while CXC CSEC/CAPE results were temporarily withheld due to discrepancies at two schools. Tourism & Regional Recognition: SVG won nine World Travel Awards nominations, and St. Kitts hosted the ASTA Caribbean Showcase. International Energy Push: IRENA invited renewable energy project proposals across the Caribbean and Central America, including SVG. Other Notables: Searchlight’s print run ends soon; a court cleared former policeman Phillip Arrindell of theft; and SVG basketball players landed pro contracts in Spain.