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Tourism & Retail Pulse: A local businessman says Rodney Bay’s “premier entertainment strip” feels quieter than before, with fewer open restaurants, more vacancies, and parked cars outnumbering pedestrians on a Friday night. Regional Governance: CARICOM’s incoming chair, Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre, used CARICOM Day to call for renewal and a “stronger, fairer, safer” Community, with priorities including economic development, food security, climate resilience, and regional security. CARICOM Summit Watch: Saint Lucia is hosting the 51st CARICOM Heads of Government meeting in Gros Islet from July 5–8, with leaders set to discuss security, food protection, renewable energy, economic integration, and youth development. Local Business & Jobs: The Employers’ Federation urged firms to embrace adaptability and people-centred leadership to avoid being left behind as workplace expectations shift. Public Safety & Crime: Police report homicides up 25% year-to-date, with firearms linked to most killings, while detection efforts have led to charges in 17 cases. Consumer & Telecom: Saint Lucia is rolling out a Consumer Connect Platform to speed up complaints and support across key agencies, while Flow’s slow internet service is drawing resident and visitor complaints. Agriculture & Trade Compliance: Government clarified the approved protocols for importing live animals after reports about two horses sent to Grenada, including veterinary inspection and disease screening. Community Development: 27 Saint Lucian families graduated from assistance to financial independence through the restructured Koudmen Sent Lisi program. Finance & Stability: The ECCB marked 50 years of the EC dollar’s fixed exchange rate, highlighting regional stability and investor confidence. Women in Chess: Tris-Ann Richards was appointed chair of FIDE’s Commission for Women’s Chess, aiming to close the gender gap across the sport.

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