HIV Alert Ahead of VincyMas: St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ Health Ministry is warning of rising HIV infections, with the highest numbers among people aged 25–29 and men over 60. Officials say you can’t tell if someone has HIV by appearance, so testing is key, and they’re urging condom use—especially with new or casual partners—during the carnival season. Mental Health Care Boost: The Mental Health Rehabilitation Centre in Glen received a refurbished Occupational Therapy Unit, plus occupational and recreational supplies, through support from the Rotary Club of St. Vincent South. Stigma-Focused Reform: Health Minister Daniel Cummings says the ministry is rolling out a programme to shift public attitudes toward mental health, stressing that families should not abandon relatives and that care is treatable. Regional Health Security Upgrade: SVG became the first country in the region to implement the Regional Integrated Early Warning Surveillance System (RIEWSS), with CARPHA support, aiming to strengthen rapid detection and response to public health threats. Traffic Eye Safety: OSV Group’s Optical Division donated sunglasses to the Police Traffic Department, highlighting eye protection for officers working long hours in the sun. Waste Management for Clean Kingstown: 85 waste bins were deployed across Kingstown and Arnos Vale to reduce littering during peak VincyMas activity. Health & Safety in the Air: A tropical wave is bringing heavier rain and thunderstorms, followed by Saharan dust that could reduce air quality.