Eastern Caribbean Justice: Margaret Price-Findlay has been confirmed Chief Justice of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court, officially taking over after serving as acting CJ since May last year. Crime & Death Penalty Debate: Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre says any move to resume capital punishment in St Lucia must be considered “very, very carefully,” amid public calls after the killing of Joy St Omer and a petition gaining traction; he also urged calmer, more mature public engagement on crime policy. Sports Travel Pressure: St Lucia Olympic Committee president Alfred Emmanuel sharply criticized CARICOM for failing to make intra-regional travel affordable, arguing it’s holding back athletes and sports development. Union Election Challenge: The St Lucia Civil Service Association says its leadership transition is stalled after a legal challenge to the April 29 election results, leaving the union “at a standstill.” Blue Economy Funding: OECS launched a second call for proposals under Window 2 of the Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme, targeting value chain groups in fisheries, coastal tourism and waste management. Tourism & Economy: St Lucia’s cruise season is reported as the strongest since the pandemic, with 673,700 cruise passengers and arrivals nearing pre-Covid levels. Climate Action: A Climate Change Adaptation Investment Pitch and Matchmaking Summit is underway to turn adaptation plans into funded projects.