Former Prime Minister Gonsalves has raised alarm on the current socio-economic climate in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, saying it is grappling with severe financial hardship, rising costs, and a failing social safety net

Former MP expressed concern for the potential discontinuation or pausing of vital water security projects by the new administration, citing Volcano Emergency Project focused on sourcing groundwater in North Windward - Tourama and north of the Dry River

The Ju-C Primary Schools Performing Arts Festival PRISPAF 2026 was officially launched; the celebration of youth creativity and cultural expression involves primary school pupils across St. Vincent and the Grenadines

The renovation of Belmont Observatory, begun in 2024, has been completed and the volcano observation facility has been handed over to the National Emergency Management Organisation NEMO