Cost-of-Living Relief: Prime Minister Godwin Friday unveiled a 90-day emergency package to cushion rising global fuel, electricity, cooking gas and freight costs, including a 50% cut to excise tax and customs charges on petroleum products, full removal of customs service charge on LPG, and diesel tax relief for electricity generation—plus pump caps (gas 16.92; diesel 16.26) and a weekly price-monitoring push to ensure savings reach consumers. Public Finance Update: Friday also said SVG’s debt-to-GDP has climbed to 113% and that a $200 million bank overdraft was uncovered, promising a “course correction” and tighter fiscal discipline. Trade Modernization: Government rolled out VSWIFT, a single electronic trade window linking 19 departments and customs/shipping stakeholders to speed permits and improve transparency. Diplomacy—Cuba: SVG marked 34 years of diplomatic relations with Cuba via flag-raising and school visits, reaffirming cooperation and solidarity. Regional Governance: OECS launched the second call for Window 2 of the Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme for Blue Economy value chain groups (fisheries, coastal tourism, waste management). Health & Community: Officials toured Byera Health Centre; Lions Club Kingstown and U.S. specialists ran a free “Eye Care For U” clinic nationwide. Education & Tourism Skills: Sandals hosted a Student Hospitality Etiquette and Service Excellence Programme for TVET students. Sports & Culture: SVG won 14 gold medals at the Whitsuntide Games; and “Number Seven” heads to Off-Broadway in New York after local staging.