Aviation Alert: A small Beechcraft 58P Baron (HI-1145) flying from Argyle International Airport in St. Vincent to Tobago’s ANR Robinson International Airport disappeared over the southern Caribbean Sea on Friday after air traffic controllers lost contact; flight tracking showed it under visual flight rules at about 4,025 feet before the signal abruptly vanished, and regional authorities are searching with no wreckage confirmed yet. Cruise Port Deal: St. Vincent and the Grenadines has signed an MoU with Global Ports Holding (GPH) to enter exclusive negotiations for a 30-year concession to manage and develop the Kingstown Cruise Port, with phased investment up to EC$250m to modernize the terminal, expand berthing for larger ships, and strengthen shore excursions; GPH says SVG is “under-marketed” but has strong growth potential, including a possible tripling of cruise traffic in 5–7 years once upgrades land. Tourism & Energy: Prime Minister Godwin Friday reaffirmed renewable energy expansion, while a new US$6.1m GEF/UNEP-backed project will support watershed restoration and nature-based solutions in SVG’s south corridor. Blue Economy Support: OECS is inviting Blue Economy MSMEs to virtual info sessions for Window 2 matching grants (US$100k–US$150k) focused on fisheries, marine tourism, and waste management. Customs Upgrade: SVG Customs launched upgraded ASYCUDA World 4.4 to move toward paperless trade via the Vincy Single Window for Trade (VSwift).