FIFA Funding Vote Watch: FIFA president Gianni Infantino has set a Sept. 19 deadline for 211 federations to back a private investment plan via Fifa Forward Enterprise, with each association potentially receiving up to $40m in development funding—raising the question of whether he can secure the 106 votes needed at the March 2027 Congress. Fuel Price Shielding: Saint Lucia will keep retail fuel prices unchanged even after absorbing EC$44.9m in lost revenue since April 1, driven by lower fuel excise taxes and cooking gas subsidies amid volatile global oil markets. Water Infrastructure Push: WASCO says major projects are set to accelerate, including the Northern Pipeline Project starting by August, plus progress on the Theobalds rehabilitation and John Compton dam pipeline works. Regional Trade Diplomacy: CARICOM countries including Saint Lucia have joined Taiwan’s new Latin American and Caribbean Trade Office (LACTO), aiming to boost trade, investment and tourism links. OECS Connectivity Plan: Officials discussed Saint Lucia’s role in a proposed high-speed ferry network to improve regional travel and trade. Labour Peace in Health Sector: Collective agreements between MHMC and the medical association, and between WASCO and the Civil Service Association, have been signed to resolve long-running industrial relations issues. Cybersecurity Forum: A national forum in Rodney Bay focused on strengthening digital resilience against cyber and hybrid threats.