EU Citizenship-by-Investment Pressure: The EU has warned Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts and Nevis, and Saint Lucia to end citizenship-by-investment schemes by June 1, 2028 or face loss of visa-free access, with prime ministers planning a coordinated high-level mission to Brussels. Carnival Safety Push: As Lucian Carnival ramps up, police report a drop in major crime and recovered 39 illegal firearms since January, urging revelers to keep celebrations safe and peaceful. Food Security Funding: The EU-backed “Cultivating Futures” project is set to support Bagatelle Primary and Soufriere Primary schools, part of a four-year push to strengthen food systems across OECS countries. Disaster Response Upgrade: Saint Lucia is strengthening shock-responsive social protection after a three-day workshop to refine procedures for faster support to vulnerable households during disasters. Track & Field Spotlight: Saint Lucian sprinter Julien Alfred kept her winning streak in London, while Josh Kerr smashed the men’s mile world record at the Diamond League. Tourism Jobs Proposal: In Roseau North, by-election candidate Danny Lugay says a new tourism hub at the former Public Works site could tackle unemployment. Sports Governance: The Saint Lucia Olympic Committee says it’s “extremely disappointed” Julien Alfred won’t attend the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Local Leadership in Aviation: A Kittitian-born aviation strategist highlights how better air connectivity can drive Caribbean economic transformation.