Tobacco & Youth Vaping: Saint Lucia is stepping up its push against youth tobacco use for World No Tobacco Day, with officials warning that vaping is rising even as cigarette smoking declines, and pointing to colourful flavours and “misleading” marketing that targets young people. Regional Health Security: PAHO/WHO and OECS-PPS will convene a workshop in Saint Lucia (May 28–29) to improve access to safe, effective medicines and health technologies across the Eastern Caribbean. Ebola Preparedness: CARPHA says it has activated regional monitoring and strengthened border screening in response to the Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda, with St. Lucia among territories confirming enhanced measures. Road Safety & Health: A motorcyclist, Lenus Alphonse, died after a La Caye Highway collision; police also expect charges in the fatal crash that killed 4-year-old Rikki Samuel. Violence & Protection Systems: The death of Joy St Omer has sparked calls for a full review of justice, law enforcement and social support, while Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre defends the government’s longer-term crime strategy. Medicines Access: The PAHO/WHO–OECS technical working group will guide coordinated action on procurement, supply chains, quality assurance, and pooled purchasing.