Cancer Care Data Boost: Saint Lucia has launched its National Cancer Registry to track cases nationwide and guide prevention and treatment, with officials saying cancer has been the leading cause of death for 16 years and the island has needed stronger, timely data to “fight this battle” with better planning. Outbreak Readiness Upgrade: The Ministry of Health, with PAHO/WHO support, trained health and partner teams on Saint Lucia’s new Integrated Health Surveillance Guidelines and online system to speed detection, reporting, and response to priority public health events. Fan Health in the Spotlight: The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League is rolling out free health screenings at all eight host venues, including Daren Sammy Cricket Ground in St Lucia, offering blood pressure, glucose, BMI, urinalysis, and PSA testing to help catch non-communicable diseases early. Newborn Support: A one-time EC$1,000 Newborn Grant Programme started for babies born on or after Aug 1, 2026, with birth registration required within six months to qualify. Policy Pressure on Passports: The EU has warned five Caribbean countries, including Saint Lucia, to phase out citizenship-by-investment by June 1, 2028 or risk losing Schengen visa-free access. Local Health & Safety: Police are investigating a Rodney Bay Strip incident where a 28-year-old woman was hit by a minivan during an altercation and taken to Owen King EU Hospital.