ECCB Anniversary: The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank will host a July 1 panel at the Sir Cecil Jacobs Auditorium to mark 50 years since the EC dollar’s fixed peg to the US dollar, with regional leaders and youth voices discussing progress and what comes next. Calypso Monarch: Nine finalists have been selected for the Calypso Monarch crown after Sunday semifinals at the National Cultural Centre, Barnards’ Hill, with the finals set for July 11 at the Sab in Vigie. Tourism Operations: Tourism Minister Dr. Ernest Hilaire urged public sector departments to move faster on tourism committee work, warning that delays and postponed meetings cost the private sector “time is money.” Sea Moss & Mangroves: Stakeholders in Savannes Bay are pushing upgrades to sea moss farming and mangrove protection, including a Marine Debris Removal and Sustainable Raft Systems project valued at about US$80,000. Saharan Dust Advisory: Saint Lucia is under a weather advisory as Saharan dust reduces air quality, with health officials urging vulnerable people to limit outdoor exposure and use masks if needed. Public Service Week: Minister Stephenson King marked Public Service Week 2026 by calling for innovation, accountability, and people-centred service delivery across government. Windjammer Landing GM: Turks and Caicos national Almando Rigby has been appointed General Manager of Windjammer Landing Resort & Residences in St. Lucia, effective June 15. Cricket Olympics Path: Cricket’s LA 2028 qualification rules were outlined, including a Caribbean Qualifier route since the West Indies can’t compete as one IOC-recognised team. Groovy & Power Soca: Semifinals for the 2026 Groovy and Power Soca Monarch titles set up the finals at the SAB in Vigie on July 10.