Climate & Disaster Preparedness: Prime Minister Dr. Godwin Friday urged Vincentians to “act now” for the 2026 hurricane season, warning of prolonged drought, shrinking rainfall, and the need to adapt as global warming reshapes risk. Youth Climate Awareness: The SVG Conservation Fund launched its Gender Smart Facility (GSF) Project to boost climate resilience and environmental awareness among young people, partnering with the Ministry of Education and Marion House. Clean Energy for Fisheries: The Canada-funded STAR-Fish project is scaling clean energy interventions for Caribbean fisheries, including renewable cold storage and support for low-carbon certification, with SVG among participating countries. Food Security Push: St. Vincent and the Grenadines is advancing its Food Security Crisis Response Plan to move from repeated emergency recovery toward proactive preparation, amid warnings like limited fertilizer supplies. Seeds for Backyard Gardening: The Zero Hunger Trust Fund received three barrels of vegetable, herb and flower seeds from Canada-based Still Kickin’ Charity to support household food security and small-scale production. Marine Life Under Pressure: Fisheries Minister Conroy Huggins used Fisherman’s Day to flag declines in conch and lobster landings and announced a queen conch recovery initiative plus reef restoration efforts. Regional Blue Economy Funding: OECS launched a second call for proposals (Window 2) for MSME matching grants for value chain groups in fisheries, coastal tourism and waste management across Grenada, St. Lucia and SVG. Health Misinformation Denied: The Ministry of Health dismissed WhatsApp rumors about Hantavirus in SVG, saying there are no suspected or confirmed cases and urging people to rely on official updates.