Water Infrastructure Upgrade: Saint Lucia’s John Compton Dam raw water pipeline replacement will swap out 5 km of 40-year-old pipe to cut leaks and reduce service interruptions for communities in Castries and northern St. Lucia, with the project expected to lower the current 50% water loss. Climate Risk for Children: A UNICEF-backed, child-centred Eastern Caribbean study says one in three children in the region live where at least three climate hazards overlap, with projections rising to more than nine in ten by mid-century—highlighting threats to schools and health facilities. Food and Water Already Under Strain: Agriculture Minister Lisa Jawahir says climate change is already affecting what farmers can grow, fish and marine resources, and water availability—ultimately hitting the affordability of nutritious food. Resilient Infrastructure Support: The new RIISE facility is now operating, offering Saint Lucia specialised technical help to push climate-resilient projects past implementation bottlenecks, including water, transport, energy, coastal protection, and disaster recovery. Local Tech & Skills: The OECS Advanced Digital Skills Scholarship Programme opens for applications Sept. 10–20, offering advanced training in areas like AI, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and data analytics. Sports Tech Spotlight: SLFA names Miran Louis as technical director, tasked with upgrading technical programmes for players, coaches, referees, and staff. Health Policy Training: PAHO and UWI wrapped up a postgraduate health policy and systems programme, strengthening regional leadership capacity across multiple Caribbean countries including Saint Lucia.