CARICOM Summit Wrap (St. Lucia): Leaders closed the 51st CARICOM Heads meeting with a push on cost of living relief and regional expansion, including faster work on an affordable intra-regional ferry concept and steps to strengthen consumer protection and affordability. Regional Governance: A dispute over the CARICOM Secretary-General reappointment is headed to the Caribbean Court of Justice for an advisory opinion, while the current tenure stays in place. Food, Trade & Transport: CARICOM agreed to adjust Common External Tariffs on basic foods and to use Trinidad’s ferry as a proof of concept to cut logistics costs and support food security. EU Pressure on CBI: The EU told five Eastern Caribbean states, including St. Lucia, to end Citizenship by Investment by 2028, raising concerns about revenue and economic stability. ECCB & EC Dollar: The ECCB marked the 50th anniversary of the EC dollar’s fixed peg and set the stage for the next Monetary Council chair handover, alongside the unveiling of redesigned EC currency. Regional Integration Milestone: Martinique and French Guiana took seats as CARICOM Associate Members, signalling deeper ties for businesses and investment. Humanitarian & Trade Links: CARICOM cleared and coordinated aid for Cuba, and an 88-container relief shipment is heading to earthquake-hit Venezuela. Local Business Angle: WASCO’s Patience Water project is nearing completion, with a new treatment plant expected soon. Tourism Spotlight: Dominica’s Secret Bay landed in Travel + Leisure’s Caribbean top 10 resorts, adding momentum for the wider regional tourism economy.