Tourism Leadership: Shafia London has been appointed CEO of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Tourism Authority, starting July 1, with a results-driven mandate to grow arrivals and exceed visitor expectations; her appointment has also sparked public debate over the earlier recruitment process and transparency. Tourism Numbers & Strategy: SVGTA reports 196,513 visitors in Q1 2026 and highlights Grenadines yachting growth, while the authority pivots toward targeted, higher-value tourism rather than mass volume. Domestic Travel Push: The “Go Grenadines Passport” campaign launches to boost local and regional travel in August, offering $100 vouchers usable across participating Grenadines experiences. Aviation & Trade: Argyle International Airport announces Executive Air’s new regional cargo service, aimed at strengthening tourism and helping farmers export more easily. Safety & Health: Police investigate a serious Grenville Street crash; meanwhile, the Ministry of Health rolls out a new blood donation engagement platform to improve voluntary donor follow-up. Community & Inclusion: A 12-year-old blind student, Faith Grant, becomes the first of her kind admitted to Girls’ High School after excelling in CPEA exams. Regional Governance: OECS leaders agree to raise the retirement age for judges of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court from 65 to 70. Border Security: Canada’s CBSA seized over 15kg of cocaine from a traveller arriving from SVG at Toronto Pearson, leading to an arrest.