Cruise Tourism Deal: St. Vincent and the Grenadines has signed an MoU with Global Ports Holding (GPH) for a 30-year Kingstown Cruise Port concession, with phased investment of about EC$225m–EC$250m; Phase One targets up to EC$75m for terminal upgrades, better public spaces, and stronger shore excursions, while officials say Vincentians can hold up to 30% ownership via a special purpose vehicle. Tourism Standards Push: Tourism Minister Kishore Shallow says the cruise sector needs revitalisation and higher visitor spend, noting average cruise visitor spend is about EC$59 per visit. Blue Economy Funding Info: OECS invites Blue Economy MSMEs and Blue Economy value chain groups to two virtual information sessions on Window 2 grant opportunities (June 12 and June 26), with grants of US$100,000–US$150,000. Tourism Growth Projects: Sandals confirms a US$45m expansion—22 Rondoval Villas (due Nov 2026), 20 Hillside Sky Suites next, and Beaches St. Vincent expected to start in 2028—plus a new Kids’ Tourism Summer Camp running islandwide in late July and early August. Health Travel Advisory: SVG issues a strict advisory urging residents to avoid non-essential travel to Ebola-risk countries, with enhanced screening and possible quarantine on arrival. Digital Trade Upgrade: Customs launches ASYCUDA World 4.4 to support Vincy Single Window for Trade (VSwift), moving the country toward paperless customs. Local Governance Tension: Opposition alleges political discrimination after 28 public workers were abruptly dismissed, raising concerns over pay and severance.