Restaurant Week 2026: The St Vincent and the Grenadines Hotel and Tourism Association says plans are well underway for the June 21–27 event, with 40+ restaurants already signed up to spotlight local food and drinks nationwide. Climate Finance for Tourism & Water: Prime Minister Godwin Friday met Green Climate Fund director Kristin Lang in Nassau to push for more access to climate funding, with priorities including water security, sustainable tourism and the Blue Economy, plus stronger project readiness support. Tourism Authority Focus: The SVG Tourism Authority is zeroing in on airlift and destination accessibility to improve connectivity, route frequency and visitor arrivals, alongside campaigns like “I Love SVG” and “Go Grenadines.” Parks & Gardens Resilience: NPRBA, with British High Commission support, is rolling out a 12-month Botanic Gardens project to propagate plant species, upgrade visitor education and strengthen climate resilience. Health Care Spotlight: World Paediatrics ran a high-demand scoliosis clinic at MCMH in May, assessing 42 children and completing eight paediatric spinal surgeries. Community Clean-Up: Housing Minister Andrew John and partners are tackling illegal dumping around old Argyle Road and the Akers bypass, aiming to restore recreational spaces and boost enforcement. Sports Tourism Link: SVGTA and MAVCOM SVG have partnered to improve tournament operations, including a new printer to handle high-volume admin during busy events. Global Travel Angle: Caribbean Week in New York 2026 is underway (June 1–5), bringing regional tourism leaders together under “One Caribbean: Infinite Experiences.”