Tourism Investment: Prime Minister Godwin Friday says Sandals St. Vincent is set to inject US$45 million, with Rondoval Villas (22 units) under construction for November 2026, 20 Hillside Sky Suites next, and Beaches St. Vincent planned to begin in 2028—adding nearly 400 rooms and jobs while prioritizing marine biodiversity and sea turtle habitats. Debt, Reform & Resilience: At the UN Development Partners roundtable, Friday framed SVG’s shift “from recovery to transformation and resilience,” warning debt is above 113% of GDP and arguing for structural change, while UN Resident Coordinator Simon Springett urged partners to move from isolated projects to connected systems. Customs Going Paperless: SVG launched ASYCUDA World 4.4 to power Vincy Single Window for Trade (VSwift), letting brokers and importers lodge declarations, upload documents, track status, and pay duties online. Justice & Bail Challenge: Attorney Ralph Gonsalves is backing a constitutional motion challenging Section 43, which effectively blocks bail for murder charges until nine months or a preliminary inquiry. Public Health: SVG issued an Ebola travel advisory and says it’s strengthening border screening, quarantine, and isolation for arrivals from high-risk countries. Regional Security: Defence Minister Wayne Sturge called the Caribbean’s firearms problem a “crisis,” pushing for stronger law-enforcement partnerships and adaptive strategies. Sports & Youth: World Paediatrics completed a scoliosis clinic with 42 children assessed and eight surgeries; scouting marked a Georgetown troop investiture; and SVG’s Olympic committee launched a TAFISA-certified leadership course.