Education & Skills: Saint Lucia’s TVET institutions received new electric-vehicle diagnostic tools plus solar and green-cooling training equipment under the Green & Blue Skills and NDC-Tec projects, funded by Germany’s IKI and delivered by GIZ—aimed at jobs in sustainable development and renewable energy. Agriculture & Water Security: Taiwan’s Technical Mission helped Chassin farmers in Babonneau by rehabilitating a clogged irrigation dam, adding filtration, and reconnecting the network with pipes, fittings and sprinkler systems to restore reliable crop water access. Climate Finance for SMEs: The IFC confirmed up to US$15 million into the Caribbean Community Resilience Fund (CCRF) Debt sub-fund, with financing planned across 13 countries including St Lucia, to support medium-sized enterprises and resilience projects. Tech & Learning in the Region: The ECCB named Phillip John (St Vincent and the Grenadines) as the 2026 ECCB–Thomas De La Rue Scholar, studying Environmental Data Science and Machine Learning at Imperial College London. Science & Space: NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope reported major day-night atmospheric differences on exoplanet WASP-121 b, highlighting changing conditions along the planet’s terminator. Local Tech Showcase: Students at the School of Innovation and Technology wrapped up a graduation exhibition demonstrating skills across automotive, IT and advanced manufacturing. Energy & Industry Partnerships: Germany’s ambassador highlighted evolving ties with the Caribbean beyond traditional energy—toward renewables, climate resilience, and technology—citing Germany’s long industrial footprint in Trinidad and Tobago. Community Environment Debate: Officials say Roseau River sand harvesting is not “quarry number two” like Richmond, but residents and advocates warn the risks to livelihoods and consultation patterns feel similar.