Carnival Safety Push: Police Officer Steven Billy is urging citizens and visitors to treat safety as a top priority as 2026 Carnival ramps up, with Crime Prevention Week spotlighting practical ways to reduce offences. Mental Health Upgrade: Rotary Club South has refurbished the Occupational Therapy Unit at the Mental Health Centre in Glen, and psychologists are using the handover to call for more investment and less stigma. Tourism & Food Buzz: SVG Hotel and Tourism Association says Restaurant Week “Taste of Vincy” was a hit, blending local agriculture and rum with 44 participating restaurants. Solar for the Library: The National Public Library is installing solar PV to cut electricity costs and redirect savings into services and children’s reading. Film Spotlight: Vincentian documentary “Madulu, The Seaman” sold out in a major U.S. cinema and is sparking global ocean-equity conversations. Sports Momentum: Bequia’s youth basketball camps continue to grow with visiting Vincentian basketball figures and Prime Minister Godwin Friday in attendance; meanwhile SVG’s senior men’s team is preparing for FIBA AmeriCup pre-qualifiers in Guyana. Governance Watch: Controversial dual citizenship bills were deferred again, while football federation reforms are being urged after FIFA consultants’ recommendations. Tourism Leadership Change: Shafia London has been appointed CEO of the SVG Tourism Authority, taking over July 1. ECCO Music Rights: ECCO’s new board has been elected and its 2025 annual report is now available publicly. Carnival Culture Debate: A commentary argues Carnival has shifted toward “nakedness and rum,” with calypso and pan losing ground.