SLFA Football: Miran Louis has been named Saint Lucia Football Association technical director, taking over from Cyril “Ces” Podd on September 1 to lead technical programmes for players, coaches, referees and staff. Police Investigation: Police confirm the body found along the Millennium Highway is Merrisa Auguste, with an autopsy concluding death by strangulation; two people are in custody as the Major Crimes Unit continues the probe. Public Safety Warning: RSLPF urges the public to stop sharing unverified claims about missing people or alleged kidnappings, saying false posts are causing panic and complicating investigations. Climate & Food Security: Agriculture Minister Lisa Jawahir says climate change is already hitting what farmers can grow, water availability, fisheries and the affordability of nutritious food. Regional Health: CARPHA wrapped a CariPHLN workshop in Barbados aimed at strengthening lab networking, surveillance and coordinated responses across the Caribbean, with Saint Lucia among participants. Infrastructure Support: Saint Lucia is among four Eastern Caribbean countries gaining access to the new RIISE facility to speed up climate-resilient infrastructure delivery. Creative Economy: The Creative Economy Grant Fund is now rolling out after a long wait, with over 1,000 applications received and an added $1 million to expand funding. Community & Sports: Netball World Cup qualifier plans face funding pressure as the national team withdraws, with calls for more private sector support.