Carnival Safety Alert: Health officials are warning Saint Lucians about a rise in illegal drugs and psychoactive substances as Lucian Carnival nears, urging revellers to watch drinks, stay with their crews, and seek immediate medical help for symptoms like trouble breathing, confusion, severe anxiety, or agitation. Public Health Concern: Wastewater has been leaking onto Bridge Street for months, creating a strong stench, disrupting vendors’ business, and raising safety fears after reports of people slipping and getting contaminated feet wet. Food Security & Nutrition: The EU-funded Zero Hunger Trust Fund launched “Cultivating Futures – Empowering Youths for a Food Secure Region,” using 10 regional schools in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, St. Lucia, Grenada, and Dominica to improve food security, nutrition, education, and climate resilience over 18 months. Pesticide Use Watch: New FAO-linked reporting ranks Saint Lucia sixth globally for pesticide use intensity, highlighting potential long-term public and environmental health risks. Travel Health & Crime: The U.S. upgraded its Saint Lucia travel advisory to Level 2 for crime, warning visitors about violent incidents and advising extra caution at night and in tourist areas. Regional Health Links: OECS delegates are also sharing sargassum management strategies after a French territories mission, aiming to reduce impacts on coastal health and tourism.