Tourism Push: Tourism Minister Dr. Kishore Shallow unveiled the month-long “Go Grenadines” campaign for August, anchored by a $100 “Go Grenadines Passport” voucher usable across participating, tourism-approved providers on multiple islands. Tourism Leadership: Shafia London was appointed CEO of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Tourism Authority, starting July 1, with the minister also revealing she was the top candidate two years ago before the process was bypassed. Tourism Results: The SVGTA says Q1 2026 delivered 196,513 visitors, with yachting up 5.1%, and London pledges a results-first, high-value visitor strategy. Regional Diplomacy: OECS leaders met in Antigua for the 78th Authority meeting as Gaston Browne took chairmanship from Godwin Friday, with calls for stronger institutions, better air connectivity, and concern over U.S. travel restrictions. Customs & Security: WCO Project BOLT trained SVG customs officers to strengthen border enforcement and regional cooperation against illicit trafficking. Housing & Standards: A building code workshop brought construction sector stakeholders together to improve construction standards and safer homes. Health Innovation: The Health Ministry launched “Blood Text” to boost voluntary blood donations, pairing automated donor messaging with a new national blood bank website. Agriculture & Roads: Government continues improving access roads for farmers, while Israel Bruce says SVG has advanced multiple agriculture projects for regional investment and secured new dasheen export arrangements. Education Milestone: Faith Grant, a blind student, placed in the CPEA results and earned a place at Girls’ High School, highlighting inclusive testing support.