Cancer Diagnostics Boost: CariGenetics Saint Lucia and Lab Services & Consultations have launched a partnership to expand access to genetic testing, advanced cancer diagnostics, and sequencing in Saint Lucia and the wider OECS, including tumour genetics and immunohistochemistry to support more personalised treatment and better disease surveillance. Regional Health Procurement: A PAHO/WHO and OECS-PPS joint planning workshop in Castries focused on improving sustained access to safe, effective, quality-assured medicines and health technologies across Eastern Caribbean small island states, with Saint Lucia’s Ministry of Health highlighting affordability and supply-chain barriers. Clean Energy for Fisheries: The STAR-Fish project is scaling clean energy interventions for Caribbean fisheries and aquaculture, with St Lucia among participating countries, targeting renewable-powered cold storage and low-carbon certification to strengthen resilience and competitiveness. Climate Pressure Watch: Caribbean islands are facing worsening drought and heat stress linked to a strong El Niño pattern, threatening water supplies, agriculture, and tourism infrastructure. Local Transport Tech: The National Taxi Union is developing a local app to help drivers and riders manage trips and records digitally as Uber competition grows. Earthquake Update: A magnitude 6.0 quake rattled parts of the eastern Caribbean, with tremors felt in Saint Lucia and no immediate damage reported.