Fire Safety Update: Investigators have ruled out arson in the March 6 Computer World fire in Bois D’Orange, saying there was no evidence the blaze was deliberately set; officials also noted the challenge of lithium-ion batteries and energy storage equipment that can reignite. Earth Science: UWI Seismic Research Centre confirmed Venezuela’s twin earthquakes triggered rapid coastal uplift along Cedros, shifting the shoreline and stranding sea life. Consumer Tech for St. Lucia: A new Consumer Connect Platform will link key agencies—consumer affairs, utilities regulator, standards bureau, telecoms regulator and the National Consumers Association—to route complaints faster and reduce “wrong door” delays. Agriculture & Climate Skills: FAO training in Soufrière and Union taught practical integrated crop management, focusing on irrigation, fertigation and nutrient control. Education & Research: St. Lucia topped the Caribbean Primary Exit Assessment (CPEA) across subjects, while a Caribbean prostate cancer genetic study continues expanding free PSA testing to improve early detection. Tourism Development: OECS workshops in St. Lucia pushed community-based tourism planning so local communities become primary beneficiaries, not just participants.
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Fire Safety & Tech: Investigators have ruled out arson in the March 6 Computer World fire in Bois D’Orange, saying there was no evidence the blaze was deliberately set; officials noted the challenge of lithium-ion batteries and energy storage equipment that can reignite. Consumer Protection (Digital): Saint Lucia is launching the Consumer Connect Platform, bringing the Department of Consumer Affairs, National Consumers Association, NURC, SLBS and NTRC under one system so people can get help and file complaints faster. Climate-Smart Farming: FAO training in Soufrière and Union is equipping Saint Lucian farmers with practical integrated crop management skills, including irrigation, fertigation and nutrient planning. Tourism & Community Development: OECS is pushing community-based tourism as a growth engine, with a June 9–11 workshop in Saint Lucia helping member states build stronger CBT policies and action plans. Health Research: The Caribbean Prostate Cancer Genetic Study is expanding, with free PSA testing targeting 1,000 men across cohorts including recent St Lucia participation. Education: Saint Lucia topped the Caribbean Primary Exit Assessment (CPEA), improving national averages across subjects and leading the region in every subject area.
Consumer Tech & Regulation: Saint Lucia is rolling out the Consumer Connect Platform, bringing the Department of Consumer Affairs, National Consumers Association, NURC, SLBS and NTRC under one system so people can get help and file complaints faster. Climate-Smart Farming: FAO training in Soufrière and Union is equipping farmers with practical integrated crop management skills, including irrigation, fertigation and nutrient planning, to boost yields and resilience. OECS Community Tourism: OECS held a June 9–11 workshop in Saint Lucia to help member states turn community-based tourism into real policy and action plans, with communities positioned as primary beneficiaries. Education & Research Spotlight: Saint Lucia topped the Caribbean Primary Exit Assessment (CPEA) across subjects, while Rust College student Skye Glasgow presented mathematical research after an international experience in Germany. Health Research: CariGenetics’ Caribbean Prostate Cancer Genetic Study is expanding PSA testing across Caribbean cohorts, building on earlier Bermuda and St Lucia results. AI in Trading: Prime World Markets launched its Prime AI Engines suite, aiming to bring institutional-style market analysis tools to traders. Tourism Growth: Windjammer Landing appointed Almando Rigby as General Manager, tasked with strengthening operations and guest experience.
Consumer Protection Tech: Saint Lucia is rolling out the Consumer Connect Platform, bringing the Department of Consumer Affairs, National Consumers Association, NURC, SLBS and NTRC under one system so people can get information and file complaints faster. Regional Tourism Policy: OECS tourism officials met in Saint Lucia for a Community-Based Tourism workshop (“From Assessment to Action”), backed by the EU’s RIGHT programme, to help member states turn community-led tourism plans into action. Education Results: Saint Lucia topped the Caribbean Primary Exit Assessment (CPEA), taking top spots in every subject and lifting the national mean from 77.24% to 79.26%, with Science and Social Studies also rising. AI for Trading: Prime World Markets launched its Prime AI Engines suite, adding tools aimed at liquidity detection, volatility forecasting and institutional flow tracking for traders. Health Research: CariGenetics’ Caribbean Prostate Cancer Genetic Study is expanding PSA testing across Caribbean cohorts, with a new Grenada phase following St Lucia’s recent results. STEM & Digital Skills: ECCB announced a free 2026 STEM Camp starting July 6, using tech and leadership training for ages 14–18 across ECCU territories including Saint Lucia. OECS Medical Milestone: Saint Lucian Camille Andrew became the first OECS woman to earn an MD in Morocco, graduating with highest honors for research on pediatric inflammatory bowel disease.
Citizenship by Investment scrutiny: A new peer-reviewed study questions how well Caribbean CBI vetting holds up once passport holders are later flagged by international banks, after interviews with senior banking executives linked money-laundering risks to gaps in government checks. Education: St. Lucia topped the Caribbean Primary Exit Assessment (CPEA), taking the top two spots and leading in every subject; the national mean rose from 77.24% to 79.26%, with Science, Language Arts, Social Studies and improved Mathematics (still the lowest at 74.69%). Agri-tech push: Saint Lucia unveiled a “Green Revolution” plan with IICA and CATIE to modernize agriculture and boost climate resilience using new technology. Health research: The Caribbean Prostate Cancer Genetic Study is expanding, with free PSA testing and early-detection results already seen in St. Lucia and Bermuda, now moving to Grenada. STEM and digital readiness: ECCB’s free 2026 STEM Camp (starting July 6) targets ages 14–18 across ECCU territories, building AI and design-thinking skills. Environment & industry: Stakeholders are advancing Saint Lucia’s sea moss sector with sustainability standards and marine debris removal plans, while a regional “blue gold” pitch aims to turn sargassum into fertilizers and compost. Tourism leadership: Windjammer Landing Resort & Residences appointed Almando Rigby as General Manager, bringing 20+ years of ultra-luxury resort operations experience. Regional connectivity: Grenada co-hosted a validation workshop for a cell broadcast emergency warning system to strengthen disaster alerts across the Eastern Caribbean. Medicine milestone: Saint Lucian Camille Andrew became the first OECS woman to earn an MD in Morocco, graduating with highest honors for pediatric inflammatory bowel disease research.
Citizenship by Investment scrutiny: A new peer-reviewed study warns that Caribbean CBI programmes may not fully match what international banks experience with passport holders later, raising fresh questions about how vetting catches money-laundering risks. Education wins: St. Lucia topped the Caribbean Primary Exit Assessment (CPEA), securing top spots in every subject, with the national mean rising to 79.26% and Science and Social Studies both reaching about 80%. AI for learning: Saint Lucia launched P.E.R.T., an AI-driven education realignment and transformation push aimed at better preparing students for a changing tech workplace. Health research: CariGenetics’ Caribbean Prostate Cancer Genetic Study is expanding, with free PSA testing helping target early detection across Caribbean cohorts. Agriculture green push: A “Green Revolution” mission led with IICA and CATIE is set to modernize farming and strengthen climate resilience using new technology. Blue economy tools: CRFM, FAO and CAF launched an open-access Caribbean Blue Economy Knowledge Hub to share fisheries, aquaculture and marine planning resources. Digital resilience: Grenada validated a regional cell broadcast emergency warning system workshop with St. Lucia and other OECS states. Tourism leadership: Windjammer Landing appointed Almando Rigby as General Manager, bringing 20+ years of ultra-luxury resort operations experience.
Education Results: Saint Lucia topped the region in this year’s Caribbean Primary Exit Assessment (CPEA), raising its national average from 77.24% (2025) to 79.26% and improving in Language Arts, Science, Social Studies and Mathematics (still the lowest, but up to 74.69%). STEM & Skills: The ECCB will launch a free 2026 STEM Camp on July 6 for ages 14–18 across ECCU territories, aiming to turn young people into digital creators using AI-focused programming and design thinking. AI for Education: Saint Lucia launched P.E.R.T., a Programme for Educational Realignment and Transformation, positioning tech and AI to better prepare students for a changing world. Health & Research: OECS student Camille Andrew became the first OECS woman to earn an MD in Morocco, graduating with highest honors after seven years of training and research on pediatric inflammatory bowel disease. Blue Economy: CRFM, FAO and CAF launched an open-access Caribbean Blue Economy Knowledge Hub for fisheries, aquaculture and marine spatial planning, with multilingual tools for policymakers and communities. Climate/Resilience Tech: Regulators are reviewing a Flow service outage affecting Dominica and Saint Lucia, linked to a fibre fault between Guadeloupe and Antigua, while operators explore stronger network resilience. Local Water Security: Babonneau farmers received a water lifeline after rehabilitation work cleared silt, improved filtration, and upgraded irrigation—supporting about 50 farmers. Tourism Jobs: Turks and Caicos’ Almando Rigby was appointed General Manager of Windjammer Landing Resort & Residences, taking over from June 15.
Telecom Resilience: Flow’s major outage hit parts of Saint Lucia and Dominica, knocking out mobile service and internet and prompting regulators to demand a detailed report while Flow works on stronger network resilience. AI & Education: Saint Lucia launched P.E.R.T., a Programme for Educational Realignment and Transformation, aiming to modernize learning for an AI-driven future. STEM Pipeline: ECCB will host a free 2026 STEM Camp (July 6) for ages 14–18 across ECCU territories, using tech and leadership training to turn youth into creators. Health & Research: Saint Lucian Camille Andrew became the first OECS woman to earn an MD in Morocco, graduating with highest honors after seven years of pediatric inflammatory bowel disease research. Blue Economy Knowledge: CRFM, FAO and CAF launched an open-access Caribbean Blue Economy Knowledge Hub for fisheries, aquaculture and marine planning, including Saint Lucia. Sea Moss & Standards: Stakeholders in Saint Lucia moved to upgrade the sea moss industry, with conservation-linked plans and a marine debris project for Savannes Bay. Water for Farmers: Babonneau farmers got a water lifeline after irrigation rehabilitation improved supply for about 50 farmers. Tourism Jobs: Windjammer Landing appointed Almando Rigby as General Manager, bringing 20+ years of ultra-luxury resort experience to the St. Lucia property. Sargassum “Blue Gold”: A Trinidad-based group pitched turning sargassum into fertilizers and compost alternatives, building on new beach-clearing equipment supported by UNDP and Japan.
Telecom Resilience: Flow’s major outage hit Saint Lucia and Dominica, disrupting mobile and internet services, after a fibre fault between Guadeloupe and Antigua; regulators are asking for a full report and Flow says it’s reviewing route resiliency and adding alternative connectivity. Blue Economy Knowledge: The Caribbean Blue Economy Knowledge Hub launched as an open-access platform for fisheries, aquaculture and marine spatial planning, with Saint Lucia among participating countries. Sea Moss & Mangroves: Stakeholders in Savannes Bay are rolling out standards to strengthen Saint Lucia’s sea moss industry while protecting mangrove aesthetics, alongside a marine debris removal project using sustainable raft systems. Sargassum “Blue Gold”: A Trinidad-based group is pitching a sargassum-to-fertiliser processing approach after Saint Lucia’s acquisition of beach-clearing tractors with UNDP and Japan support. Health & Education: OECS medical scholar Camille Andrew became the first OECS woman to earn an MD in Morocco with highest honours, focusing on pediatric inflammatory bowel disease. AI-Ready Learning: ECCB plans a free 2026 STEM Camp for ages 14–18 across ECCU territories, including Saint Lucia, with AI-focused programming and design thinking. Local Water Security: Babonneau farmers got a water lifeline after irrigation rehabilitation improved supply for about 50 farmers. Tourism Leadership: Windjammer Landing appointed Almando Rigby as General Manager, overseeing resort operations and engineering, finance and sales.
Sargassum “Blue Gold” Push: A Trinidad-based environmental group, SynergySphereCASA, says St. Lucia’s sargassum-to-wealth plan should go beyond beach clearing by setting up local processing to turn harvested seaweed into high-value organic fertilisers and compost alternatives. Resilient Connectivity: Regulators say a Flow outage that hit Dominica and St. Lucia (June 21–22) was linked to a fibre fault between Guadeloupe and Antigua, with plans for alternative routes and extra fibre paths. STEM for Youth: The ECCB will launch a free 2026 STEM Camp (July 6) for ages 14–18 across ECCU territories, including Saint Lucia, with AI-focused learning and design thinking. Health & Education Milestone: Saint Lucian Camille Andrew became the first OECS woman to earn an MD in Morocco, graduating with highest honours after seven years of training and research on paediatric inflammatory bowel disease. Sea Moss Standards: Stakeholders in Savannes Bay are moving to upgrade sea moss farming with sustainability-focused standards, plus a marine debris project using sustainable raft systems. Public Service Modernisation: Saint Lucia marked Public Service Week 2026, urging innovation and a culture of efficiency, accountability, and people-centred delivery.
Sargassum “Blue Gold”: A Trinidad-based environmental group, SynergySphereCASA, says Government’s new sargassum-collection tractors (with UNDP and Japan support) should be paired with a local processing system to turn harvested seaweed into high-value organic fertiliser and compost alternatives that can strengthen food security. Resort leadership: Turks and Caicos’ Almando Rigby has been appointed General Manager of Windjammer Landing Resort & Residences in St. Lucia, taking over from June 15 and overseeing 145+ staff across key divisions. Education & health: Saint Lucian Camille Andrew became the first OECS woman to earn an MD in Morocco, graduating with highest honours after a seven-year medical and research journey focused on pediatric inflammatory bowel disease. Digital resilience: Regulators and Flow say a major outage affecting Dominica and St. Lucia was triggered by a fibre fault between Guadeloupe and Antigua, with steps planned to improve route resiliency and add alternative connectivity. Blue economy knowledge: CRFM, FAO and CAF launched an open-access Caribbean Blue Economy Knowledge Hub for fisheries, aquaculture and marine spatial planning, including a permanent multilingual platform for Saint Lucia and other participating states.
Telecom Resilience: Flow restored services after a major fibre fault disrupted mobile and internet across Dominica and Saint Lucia, prompting regulators to demand a detailed incident report and push for stronger network resilience. STEM & Education: ECCB launches a free 2026 STEM Camp (July 6, four weeks) for ages 14–18 across ECCU territories, with AI-focused learning and design thinking to turn youth into creators. Local Skills for Jobs: Saint Lucia’s National Research and Development Foundation rolls out a Skill-Up Summer Programme aimed at practical, job-ready training for employment and entrepreneurship. Health & Research Milestone: Saint Lucian Camille Andrew becomes the first OECS woman to earn an MD in Morocco, graduating with highest honours after seven years of pediatric inflammatory bowel disease research. Blue Economy Data: CRFM, FAO and CAF launch an open-access Caribbean Blue Economy Knowledge Hub for fisheries, aquaculture and marine planning, including a multilingual platform for Saint Lucia and partners. Climate-Ready Public Service: Public Service Week 2026 spotlights innovation and accountability in government delivery, with a push for people-centred service. Agriculture & Water: Babonneau farmers get a water lifeline after rehabilitation of irrigation and filtration systems, improving supply for about 50 farmers. Energy Procurement: GIZ calls for bids to design, supply and install 10 grid-tied solar PV systems across Saint Lucia, with installation planned after contract signing. OECS-Morocco Scholarship Pipeline: ECCB–Thomas De La Rue Scholarship awarded to Phillip John for MSc studies in Environmental Data Science and Machine Learning at Imperial College London. Caribbean Banking Watch: Scotiabank moves to acquire remaining shares in Scotia Group Jamaica and delist it, raising questions about who ultimately controls regional banking access.
Caribbean Banking Watch: Scotiabank is buying the remaining 28.22% of Scotia Group Jamaica it doesn’t already own, paying minority shareholders about J$54 billion and taking the 137-year-old bank private—raising the big question of who controls regional finance and how Caribbean economies stay plugged into global systems. Local Education & Health: Saint Lucia’s Camille Andrew made history as the first OECS woman to earn an MD in Morocco, graduating with highest honours after seven years of training and research on pediatric inflammatory bowel disease. STEM for Youth: The ECCB will launch a free 2026 STEM Camp (July 6, four weeks) for ages 14–18 across ECCU territories, with AI-focused Python and design-thinking skills. Digital Resilience: Grenada co-hosted a validation workshop for the Regional Cell Broadcast Emergency Warning System, part of a wider early-warning push supported by the ITU and World Bank. Connectivity Disruption: Flow’s fibre fault between Guadeloupe and Antigua triggered a major outage in Dominica and Saint Lucia, prompting regulator follow-ups and resilience plans. Blue Economy Knowledge: CRFM, FAO and CAF launched an open-access Caribbean Blue Economy Knowledge Hub for fisheries, aquaculture and marine planning, including Saint Lucia. Energy & Jobs: GIZ is inviting bids for grid-tied solar PV systems at 10 Saint Lucia sites, while NRDF rolls out a Skill-Up Summer Programme for job-ready training.
Education & Health: Saint Lucian Camille Andrew made history as the first OECS woman to earn a Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Morocco, graduating with highest honours after seven years of training and a thesis on pediatric inflammatory bowel disease and the role of biotherapies. Digital Resilience: A major Flow outage hit Saint Lucia and Dominica, with regulators saying the disruption was linked to a fibre fault between Guadeloupe and Antigua, while Flow moves to add alternative routes and connectivity. Blue Economy & Data: The Caribbean Blue Economy Knowledge Hub launched as an open-access platform for fisheries, aquaculture and marine planning, with Saint Lucia among the participating countries. STEM for Youth: ECCB announced a free 2026 STEM Camp (July 6) for ages 14–18 across ECCU territories, using AI and design-thinking skills to prepare youth for future work. Agriculture & Water: Babonneau farmers received a water lifeline after irrigation rehabilitation, including filtration and network upgrades, supporting about 50 farmers. Sea Moss Standards: Stakeholders in Savannes Bay advanced sea moss sustainability and mangrove protection, with plans for marine debris removal and sustainable raft systems. Public Service Modernisation: Public Service Week 2026 urged a more efficient, accountable, people-centred service culture, with innovation at the core. Regional Diplomacy: Canada and CARICOM foreign ministers backed a new action plan focused on resilient economies, climate action and regional security.
Telecom Resilience: Flow restored mobile and internet services in Saint Lucia and Dominica after a major fibre-path fault disrupted communications for about a day, with regulators pressing for a detailed incident report and plans like alternative connectivity and extra fibre paths. AI in Education: Saint Lucia launched P.E.R.T., a Programme for Educational Realignment and Transformation, aiming to expand student opportunities and better prepare learners for a fast-changing, tech-driven world. Sea Moss Standards: Stakeholders in Savannes Bay are moving to upgrade Saint Lucia’s sea moss industry with sustainability-focused standards and a USD $80,000 marine debris removal and sustainable raft systems project. Medical Breakthrough: Camille Andrew became the first OECS woman to earn an MD in Morocco with highest honours, with research on pediatric inflammatory bowel disease and the role of biotherapies. STEM Pipeline: The ECCB announced a free 2026 STEM Camp (July 6 start) for ages 14–18 across ECCU territories, including Saint Lucia, with AI and design-thinking elements. Blue Economy Knowledge: CRFM, FAO and CAF launched an open-access Caribbean Blue Economy Knowledge Hub for fisheries, aquaculture and marine spatial planning. Wellness Brand Push: JACANA unveiled a Caribbean Wellness Platform tying botanical personal care, therapeutic plant medicines, and nature-based experiences under one regional brand.
Medical Education Milestone: Saint Lucia’s Camille Andrew became the first OECS woman to earn a Doctor of Medicine degree in Morocco, graduating with highest honors after seven years of study; her thesis focused on pediatric inflammatory bowel disease and the role of biotherapies, inspired by her own care experience at Victoria Hospital. STEM & Digital Skills: The ECCB announced its 2026 STEM Camp (July 6, four weeks, free) for ages 14–18 across ECCU territories, aiming to turn youth into digital creators using AI-focused programming with Python plus design thinking and collaboration. AI-Driven Education Reform: Saint Lucia launched P.E.R.T., a Programme for Educational Realignment and Transformation, positioning schools to better match the demands of a changing, AI-shaped workplace. Connectivity & Resilience: Grenada is strengthening disaster readiness through participation in the Regional Cell Broadcast Emergency Warning System validation work, while regulators also responded to a Flow outage that disrupted services in Dominica and Saint Lucia. Blue Economy Data Access: CRFM, with FAO and CAF, launched an open-access Caribbean Blue Economy Knowledge Hub for fisheries, aquaculture, and marine spatial planning, including a permanent multilingual platform for Saint Lucia and other participating countries. Water for Farmers: Babonneau farmers in Chassin received a water lifeline after rehabilitation of a clogged irrigation system, including silt removal, filtration upgrades, and reconnection works to support about 50 farmers.
Digital Resilience: Grenada is strengthening disaster readiness by co-hosting a Regional Cell Broadcast Emergency Warning System validation workshop with ITU and World Bank support, bringing together NTRCs and regional partners including St Lucia. Education & Health: Saint Lucia’s Camille Andrew has become the first OECS woman to earn an MD in Morocco, graduating with highest honours after seven years of training and research on pediatric inflammatory bowel disease. STEM for Youth: The ECCB will launch a free 2026 STEM Camp (ages 14–18) on July 6, aiming to turn young people into tech creators using AI-focused programming and design thinking. AI in Schools: Saint Lucia has launched P.E.R.T., an AI-driven education realignment and transformation programme to better prepare students for a changing world. Connectivity Disruption: Flow service outages hit Dominica and Saint Lucia from June 21–22, with regulators seeking a detailed report and Flow outlining resilience upgrades. Blue Economy Knowledge: CRFM, FAO and CAF launched an open-access Caribbean Blue Economy Knowledge Hub for fisheries, aquaculture and marine spatial planning, including a permanent multilingual platform for Saint Lucia and other member states. Water for Farmers: Babonneau farmers received a water lifeline after rehabilitation cleared silt, improved filtration, and upgraded irrigation—supporting about 50 farmers across 100 acres. Solar Procurement: GIZ is inviting bids for design, supply and installation of 10 grid-tied solar PV systems across Saint Lucia, with installation expected within six months after contract signing.
AI in Education: Saint Lucia launched P.E.R.T., a Programme for Educational Realignment and Transformation, aiming to better prepare students for a rapidly changing, AI-shaped world. STEM Pipeline: The ECCB will host its free 2026 STEM Camp starting July 6, training ages 14–18 across ECCU territories with AI skills programming using Python plus design thinking and collaboration. Scholarships & Skills: The ECCB–Thomas De La Rue Scholarship went to Phillip John (SVG) for an MSc in Environmental Data Science and Machine Learning at Imperial College London. Health Research & Biotech: A St Lucian student, Camille Andrew, earned an MD in Morocco with highest honours, focusing on pediatric inflammatory bowel disease and the growing role of biotherapies. Connectivity Resilience: Regulators say Flow’s outage in Dominica and Saint Lucia (June 21–22) was linked to a fibre fault between Guadeloupe and Antigua, with steps planned to strengthen network resilience. Water for Farmers: Babonneau’s Chassin farmers received a water lifeline after irrigation rehabilitation, including dam silt removal, filtration upgrades, and reconnection—supporting about 50 farmers. Blue Economy Knowledge: CRFM, FAO and CAF launched an open-access Caribbean Blue Economy Knowledge Hub for fisheries, aquaculture and marine spatial planning, including tools and best practices for countries such as Saint Lucia. Solar Procurement: GIZ issued an expression of interest for design, supply and installation of 10 grid-tied solar PV systems across Saint Lucia.
Education & Health: OECS-backed St Lucian student Camille Andrew earned her Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Morocco, completing seven years of pediatric training and research on inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis. Digital Skills: The ECCB will launch its free 2026 STEM Camp on July 6 for ages 14–18 across ECCU member states, with a focus on AI skills using Python plus design thinking and collaboration. Connectivity Resilience: Regulators say a Flow outage hit Dominica and Saint Lucia from June 21 evening to June 22 midday, with Flow pointing to a fibre transmission fault between Guadeloupe and Antigua, and promising network resilience upgrades. Blue Economy Data: CRFM, FAO and CAF launched an open-access Caribbean Blue Economy Knowledge Hub for fisheries, aquaculture and marine spatial planning, with a permanent multilingual platform including Saint Lucia. Energy & Climate Tech: GIZ is seeking bids for design, supply and installation of 10 grid-tied solar PV systems across Saint Lucia under its NDC-TEC programme. Water for Farmers: Babonneau’s irrigation system was rehabilitated to restore supply for about 50 farmers, including silt removal, filtration upgrades and network reconnection.
AI & Education: Saint Lucia launched P.E.R.T., a Programme for Educational Realignment and Transformation, aiming to expand student opportunities and better prepare learners for an AI-shaped workplace. Telecom Resilience: Regulators in Dominica and Saint Lucia, with ECTEL, are reviewing a Flow outage blamed on a fibre fault between Guadeloupe and Antigua, while Flow outlines steps to strengthen network resilience. Water for Farmers: In Babonneau (Chassin), the Seven Crops Project rehabilitated a clogged irrigation system—silt removal, filtration upgrades, and network reconnection—boosting reliable supply for about 50 farmers across roughly 100 acres. Blue Economy Data: The CRFM, with FAO and CAF, launched an open-access Caribbean Blue Economy Knowledge Hub for fisheries, aquaculture, and marine spatial planning, including Saint Lucia. Solar Procurement: GIZ is seeking bids for design, supply and installation of 10 grid-tied Solar PV systems across Saint Lucia (about 111 kW total). Regional Tech Talent: ECCB named Phillip John (SVG) the 2026 ECCB–Thomas De La Rue Scholar for Environmental Data Science and Machine Learning at Imperial College London. Climate & Finance: IFC will invest up to US$15M in the Caribbean Community Resilience Fund debt sub-fund across 13 countries, targeting resilience and sustainable development projects.
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