Tourism Leadership: St. Vincent and the Grenadines Tourism Authority has appointed Shafia London as its new CEO, starting 1 July on a three-year contract, with a results-first mandate to grow stay-over arrivals and lift visitor experience nationwide. Regional Governance: OECS leaders face calls from Prime Minister Gaston Browne to overhaul the OECS Commission into a “leaner, faster” institution through reforms aimed at cutting costs and improving service delivery. Inclusive Education: Faith Grant, a blind student from Fair Hall Government School, made history by securing a place at Girls’ High School after standout CPEA results, supported by tailored exam accommodations. Primary School Standouts: Draádon Ackie topped SVG’s 2026 CPEA with 98.2%, as multiple ties filled the top 10. AI & Culture: The Carnival Development Corporation is drafting policy to limit AI use in Vincymas music after AI-generated songs were detected, stressing that AI should not replace human creativity. Border Tech: Grenadines immigration checks are set to move toward digital, automated data capture to strengthen border security. Forensics Upgrade: Government says progress continues on completing a domestic forensic laboratory to speed investigations and reduce reliance on regional labs. Climate-Tech Skills: ECCB named Phillip John as the 2026 Thomas De La Rue Scholar, studying Environmental Data Science and Machine Learning at Imperial College London. Agriculture Exports: SVG signed U.S. export frameworks to expand hot pepper and dasheen market access, including minimum price commitments for farmers.