School & community safety: A local commentary argues police officers in schools should be a limited emergency response, not the main strategy to tackle rising student violence and disorder. Public health data: Health officials report over 900 positive HIV cases in SVG over 40 years, alongside national syphilis statistics shared during a male sexual and reproductive health discussion. Heat & dust warnings: The SVG Red Cross urges residents to hydrate, avoid peak sun, and take extra care for asthma and breathing issues as extreme heat, Saharan dust, and drought continue. Eye care access: Lions Club Kingstown and U.S. specialists run a free “Eye Care For U” clinic with screenings and referrals, including surgical scheduling at Milton Cato Memorial Hospital. Medicines access (regional): PAHO/WHO and OECS-PPS plan a workshop to strengthen access to safe, quality-assured medicines and health technologies across the Eastern Caribbean. Food security: Still Kickin’ donates vegetable, herb, and flower seeds to support backyard gardening and nutrition-focused food security efforts. Food sovereignty push: Agriculture leaders warn SVG is too dependent on imported foods and are backing “food sovereignty” through local production and young-farmer training. Diplomacy & health tech: SVG’s new ambassador to Taiwan, Kenton X. Chance, formalizes ties as both sides highlight cooperation in smart agriculture and medicine. Remembering Sweet-I: Reports mark the death of Sweet-I Robertson, paralysed after a 2010 gunshot injury, who later earned degrees and inspired many despite declining health.