Northern Water Project: Saint Lucia is set to boost water security with the Northern Water Project, backed by over US$22 million, including replacement of damaged pipelines to support reliable supply for decades. Road Safety & Care: A Cas En Bas vehicle-pedestrian crash left three injured, including two students with serious leg and pelvic injuries, prompting renewed calls for safer driving. Youth-Led Wellness: Caribbean Wellness Day 2026 launched with a push to help young people prevent non-communicable diseases through peer support and physical activity initiatives. Border Readiness: St Lucia officers received training to strengthen coordinated, intelligence-led border controls across OECS ports of entry. Climate & Children: UNICEF-backed research warns there may be “no safe zone” for Eastern Caribbean children as overlapping climate threats could expose most children to multiple hazards by mid-century. Health Systems Strengthening: CARPHA wrapped up a regional workshop to improve laboratory preparedness, disease detection, surveillance, and coordinated public health response. Violence Against Women: Police investigations continue after the discovery of a decomposed body near the Millennium Highway; authorities say an arrest was made and DNA identification is pending, while leaders call for renewed national action. Food Security & Farming: Agriculture Minister Lisa Jawahir says climate change is already affecting crops, fisheries, and water—raising the risk of higher food costs and poorer nutrition. Job & Pharmacy Hiring: M&C Drugstore St Lucia is hiring a pharmacist, focused on dispensing, patient advice, and medication safety.