Solar Energy Procurement: GIZ is inviting expressions of interest for the design, supply and installation of 10 grid-tied Solar PV systems (about 111 kW total) across 10 Saint Lucia locations, with regulatory sign-offs expected and installation targeted within six months after contract signing (Aug 2026–Feb 2027 execution). TVET for Green Jobs: New electric-vehicle diagnostic tools and training equipment are being delivered to four Saint Lucia TVET institutions under Green & Blue Skills and NDC-Tec, including solar PV trainers, electrical installation kits, agro-processing equipment and green-cooling gear. Climate Finance for the Region: The IFC says it will invest up to US$15M in the Caribbean Community Resilience Fund debt sub-fund, expanding financing across 13 Caribbean countries including St Lucia for resilience and sustainability projects. Agriculture & Irrigation Support: Taiwan’s Technical Mission reports successful rehabilitation of the Chassin (Babonneau) irrigation system, improving water quality and reducing clogging to help farmers irrigate more reliably. Community Concerns Over Sand Harvesting: North Leeward residents and officials are debating the Roseau River sand and aggregate project, with supporters stressing differences from the Richmond quarry and critics warning it could still threaten livelihoods and consultation. Space Science: NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope findings highlight major day-night atmospheric differences on the exoplanet WASP-121 b, showing conditions vary sharply across the terminator. Education & Data Science: The ECCB names 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.