Carnival & Culture: Notting Hill Carnival gears up for its 60th anniversary with organizers stressing the event as a living history lesson for younger generations. Local Governance & Safety: Royal Saint Lucia Police report major-crime declines ahead of Carnival, alongside stepped-up patrols and illegal firearms seizures. GBV & Community Support: Government unveils standardized gender-based violence survivor protocols, aiming to reduce delays and improve how survivors are supported. Festive Inclusion: HAPA debuts the Spectrum Warriors, an inclusive Kiddies Carnival band designed to bring children with autism into mainstream celebrations with tailored supports. Tourism & Lifestyle: Soufrière ranks as the world’s second happiest destination in a new travel review study, while a new adults-only Marriott all-inclusive opens in Barbados—another sign of the region’s luxury travel momentum. Sports Spotlight: Saint Lucia’s Julien Alfred shines in international meets, and local swimmers push through finals and national record breaks at the PanAms. Regional Funding & Education: OECS extends MSME matching grants deadlines, and Saint Lucia continues building skills and youth opportunities as regional education and youth initiatives roll forward. Money & Daily Life: Bank of Saint Lucia launches a child-friendly money initiative, and tax relief on essentials is extended as officials monitor prices. Regional Policy: OECS leaders move to craft a unified response to EU pressure on citizenship-by-investment programmes.