Food Security & Climate Resilience: The Zero Hunger Trust Fund has launched “Cultivating Futures – Empowering Youths for a Food Secure Region,” an EU-funded, 18-month project using 10 regional schools in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, St. Lucia, Grenada and Dominica to strengthen sustainable food systems, nutrition, education and climate resilience. Environmental Education: Teachers in SVG completed a four-day training at UWI Global Campus to help students think critically about local environmental and sustainability challenges, aiming to grow the next generation of environmental leaders. Weather & Marine Safety: SVG meteorological services warns of breezy conditions and Saharan dust through the weekend, with reduced visibility and air-quality impacts expected Sunday, plus marine advisories for gusty winds and above-normal swells. Fisheries Infrastructure: Government has started a six-week EC$580,000 rehabilitation of the Fisheries Division Headquarters at the Kingstown Fish Market, targeting roof repairs, mould remediation and electrical upgrades after long-standing water intrusion. Regional Aid: SVG joined CARICOM’s relief effort to Venezuela after the June 24 earthquakes, contributing 88 containers including food, medicines, construction materials, debris-removal equipment and 300 water tanks. Blue Economy Support: OECS extended the deadline for Window 2 of its regional MSME matching grants programme to Friday, July 24, giving Blue Economy value-chain groups more time to apply. Waste & Littering: A renewed call for stronger enforcement of SVG’s Litter Act highlights littering’s harm to public health, wildlife and tourism appeal.