Tax Policy: Saint Lucia has extended its tax amnesty to December 2027, waiving interest and penalties on eligible taxes up to December 2025, including VAT collected by businesses but not yet remitted. Digital & Trade: A new borderless US dollar banking platform, Sendana, is positioning itself to help Caribbean entrepreneurs get paid internationally with fewer payment workarounds. Water & Environment: The Waterways Flowing Clean Project is launching a legislative review to strengthen enforcement against polluted waterways, backed by major funding. Health Security: Saint Lucia is updating Ebola preparedness, including renewed risk-based travel screening at ports and refreshed national response planning. Business Capacity Building: TWENTY local businesses are getting digital tools to compete globally, with support aimed at boosting online presence and export readiness. Tourism & Hospitality: Copa Cruzan Creole opens in Gonzales, adding a new Creole-Caribbean-Latin menu to the local dining scene. Regional Governance: CARICOM leaders are set to convene in St. Lucia for the 51st Heads of Government Meeting, with July timing. Crime Update: Police are investigating the discovery of a 67-year-old man’s body in the Marchand River. Sports & Community: The SLFA Blackheart knockout tournament reaches the semifinals, with multiple zonal winners advancing.