Parliament & Heritage: St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ House of Assembly paused to pay tribute to cricket legend Sir Garfield Sobers, with leaders praising his humility, style, and lasting impact on Caribbean identity. Carbon Markets: Taiwan is hosting a three-day workshop with officials from 11 of its diplomatic allies to boost carbon credit cooperation and participation in international carbon markets, including regional sustainable development representatives. Air Quality Alert: The meteorological service warned of reduced visibility and moderate air quality from Saharan dust, with haze expected to worsen mid-week and advisories for respiratory caution. Food Security & Youth: The EU-CAN Cultivating Futures project was launched by the Zero Hunger Trust Fund, using ecological school gardens across St. Vincent and the Grenadines, St. Lucia, Grenada, and Dominica to strengthen food security, nutrition education, and climate resilience. Circular Economy Jobs: A GIZ-backed role in Grenada targets circular economy and biowaste work, supporting regional cooperation and partnerships to improve waste prevention and resource recovery. Fisheries Infrastructure: Government began rehabilitating the Fisheries Division HQ at the Kingstown Fish Market (EC$580,000), addressing roof ventilation failures that led to water intrusion and mould. Climate Risk Watch: CariCOF warned El Niño-driven heat and drought risks, plus continued flood risk from heavy rainfall during the 2026 wet season. Regional Solidarity: SVG joined CARICOM in delivering 88 containers of relief to earthquake-hit Venezuela, including food, medicines, debris-removal gear, and water tanks.