OECS Child Policy: OECS, with UNICEF support, unveiled its Regional Child Policy and Strategic Plan 2026–2032 in St Lucia, aiming for every child to feel safe, supported and empowered by 2032. Digital Payments & Fintech: A look at how Saint Lucia’s fintech is growing through QR payments, online trade and regional digital finance links—built for a small island economy. Water Loss Cuts: WASCO and Japan’s JICA plan to reduce water losses by 5% over the next few years by fixing leaks, repairing meters and tackling unauthorised use. ECVA Volleyball: Saint Lucia’s women opened with a loss to Bermuda, while the men won their opener in the ECVA Championships in the British Virgin Islands. CPL Cricket: Saint Lucia Kings host Antigua and Barbuda Falcons on Aug 15 as both sides chase momentum after early-season results. North-South Link Road: Infrastructure Minister Shawn Edward says the long-discussed North-South Link Road is still at concept stage but is now a government priority. Justice Reform: A Plea Bargaining Bill is moving forward to ease court backlog and potentially reduce sentences for well-behaved inmates. Public Health Preparedness: Port health stakeholders trained on air and sea protocols to prevent, detect and respond to health threats. Renewables Push: Energy Minister Shawn Edward urges faster shift to solar and geothermal to cut fuel costs and electricity pressure. Scholarships: Saint Lucia Cruise Port awarded two full undergraduate scholarships to students studying in Canada and the US. Breastfeeding Support: Breastfeeding Awareness Month was launched at Micoud Secondary School, calling for stronger family, workplace and community support. Snake Rumour Warning: The Agriculture Ministry debunked a viral claim about a venomous snake found in a toilet in Dennery, urging people to verify before sharing.