EV Launch: Peter and Company officially brought Chery to St. Vincent & the Grenadines, unveiling the Chery Tiggo SUV line with four award-winning models, via partners GEL and Motorworld Group Caribbean. Carnival & Culture: Blondie Bird and Friends Mas Band is pushing for a fourth straight Band of the Year, but says costume materials are hard to source locally, relying on imports from Trinidad and Miami. Tourism for Kids: The Ministry of Tourism is expanding and decentralising its 2026 Kids’ Tourism Summer Camp across multiple communities, with arts, crafts, hikes and tourism talks for ages 8–14. Customs Update: Customs and Excise exceeded its 2025 revenue mandate by about EC$10 million after upgrades to ASYCUDA World and progress toward VSwift’s single window. Vincy Mas Safety: RSVGPF held a Carnival protocol and safety briefing covering crowd management, traffic control and emergency response. Cruise Port Politics: A new MOU with Global Ports Holdings for Kingstown’s cruise port is being framed as a “partnership,” but critics say it effectively points to a long concession. Aviation Mystery: A private plane reported missing on the SVG–Tobago route has been found, with officials calling the investigation “very delicate.” Gun Crime Tech: Government acquired advanced ballistics and forensic systems (Bullet Catcher and IBIS BRASSTRAX) to strengthen investigations. Regional Media & AI: The Caribbean Broadcasting Union is set to focus on regional media and AI at its Guyana general assembly. Netball: BOSVG National Netball Tournament has moved into knockout stage after league rounds.