Tourism Leadership: St. Vincent and the Grenadines Tourism Authority has appointed Shafia T.T. London as CEO effective July 1, with her mandate focused on driving visitor growth and meeting expectations from arrival to departure; the appointment has also sparked public debate over recruitment, with former CEO Annette Mark and Minister Kishore Shallow trading claims about whether the process was “hand-picked” or followed a robust interview route. Domestic Travel Boost: The SVGTA launched the “Go Grenadines” campaign for August, including a $100 “Go Grenadines Passport” voucher to encourage locals and regional visitors to book accommodations, dining, tours and cultural experiences across the Grenadines. Aviation & Trade: Argyle International Airport announced Executive Air’s new regional cargo service, aimed at improving imports for tourism and hospitality and helping farmers export produce to international markets. Regional Governance: OECS leaders agreed to raise the retirement age for Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court judges from 65 to 70, while Prime Minister Dr. Godwin Friday handed over the OECS Authority chairmanship to Gaston Browne. Public Safety & Health: Police are investigating a serious Grenville Street road crash; and the Health Ministry rolled out a new blood donation engagement platform (“Blood Text”) to lift voluntary donor participation. Crime & Borders: Canada’s CBSA seized over 15kg of cocaine at Toronto Pearson from a traveller arriving from St. Vincent and the Grenadines, arresting the suspect and turning the case over to the RCMP.