Summer travel in the Caribbean: A new guide says summer can mean fewer crowds, bare beaches and discounted flights and resort rates—just plan for Atlantic hurricane season (June 1–Nov. 30) and choose destinations outside the hurricane belt. Diplomacy & tourism links: St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ new ambassador Kenton Chance presented credentials in Taiwan, with both sides highlighting cooperation in smart agriculture, smart healthcare and sustainable tourism. OECS climate-tech push: OECS leaders in Kingstown backed digital transformation to strengthen resilience, including tech-based destination management and early warning systems. Hospitality training for youth: Sandals St. Vincent launched a student hospitality etiquette and service excellence programme at Buccament, training students for tourism jobs with practical standards. Blue Economy funding: OECS opened the second call for Window 2 of the Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme, supporting value chain groups in fisheries, coastal tourism and waste management with grants up to US$150,000. Tourism boost at ground level: Taxi driver Kendal Neverson says Sandals’ arrival has brought more consistent work and higher service standards for airport and resort transfers. Marine livelihoods under pressure: Fisheries Minister Conroy Huggins announced a queen conch hatchery and reef restoration efforts after declines in conch and lobster landings.