Debt and tourism fallout: Tourism Minister Kishore Shallow told Parliament St. Vincent and the Grenadines owes JetBlue more than EC$10 million under an agreement signed by the ULP, saying the previous administration “refused to pay” from 2024 and that no consultant oversaw the talks. Politics and regulation: Prime Minister Friday and Opposition Leader Ralph Gonsalves clashed in the House over sweeping company law and financial services reforms, with Friday arguing for private-sector growth and Gonsalves calling it a giveaway for non-compliant firms. Cost of living and fiscal picture: Cabinet extended the 90-day economic relief package for another three months, keeping major fuel and electricity tax reductions; meanwhile the central government deficit narrowed to $57.78m for April–July, helped by a Chatham Bay land sale. Housing and education pressures: Housing Minister Andrew John said the ministry inherited over $15m in arrears; Education Minister Phillip Jackson said CXC results were temporarily withheld due to discrepancies at two schools. Community and development: Residents in Sandy Bay were consulted on a permanent home for the new Sandy Bay Secondary School; UN FAO launched coconut and soursop training, and IICA delivered soil-health agricultural kits to farmers. Public safety and services: National Security Minister St. Clair Leacock shared lessons from a NYPD visit on tackling gun violence, as concerns grow over sudden terminations of school bus and town board workers. Regional links: Taiwan and SVG discussed funding for a national development bank and social projects. Sports and culture: Swimming nationals continue at Shrewsbury Pool, and Parliament paid tribute to late Alphian Allen, MBE.