UN Finance & Climate Justice: Developing countries at UNGA demanded an overhaul of global lending and climate-finance rules, saying small island states are forced to borrow to recover from disasters they didn’t cause. UN Security Council Reform: Russia’s Sergey Lavrov backed India’s bid for a permanent UNSC seat while warning against adding more Western members; Portugal and Mauritius also voiced support for India. Crime & Public Safety: Saint Lucia’s police warned social media users not to share “roadblock” locations, saying it could help criminals evade lawful operations; meanwhile, the RSLPF reported fewer offences and a drop in homicides, but noted many killings involved illegal firearms. Electricity Costs: LUCELEC set September’s fuel surcharge at 35.6 cents per kWh, citing higher August fuel costs. Money Laundering Case: The FIA charged Electra Fernand with seven counts of money laundering tied to the Creators Alliance Investment Scheme. Tourism & Business: Royal Caribbean announced a US$3bn deal to buy a 50% stake in Sandals, which includes three Saint Lucia properties; locally, Bank of Saint Lucia and Discover held a merchant seminar, and SLTA hosted Canadian travel media. Health & Inclusion: Presbyopia screening and free reading glasses roll out from Oct 1, and a new Saint Lucia Prosthetic Centre opened to help amputees walk again. Sports: Barbados beat St Lucia 2-0 in Concacaf Nations League; Piton Boyz coach Rajesh Latchoo is preparing for the next clash as the Tridents top the group.