Regional Security & Policing: The Regional Security System marked International Day of Police Cooperation with a push for people-centred policing, stressing trust, legitimacy, and community engagement. Public Finance & AI Governance: Prime Minister Godwin Friday opened a week-long SVG-hosted workshop on “Adapting Public Financial Management for AI,” warning against “AI hype” and urging “digital by design” reforms tied to real governance needs, resilience, and accountability. Education Restart in SVG: Schools across St. Vincent and the Grenadines reopened after repairs, but six institutions had staggered starts—four on Sept. 9 and two on Sept. 14—after maintenance delays. School Repairs Spending: Government says it spent over $7 million on the BRAGSA School Summer Repair Program to get facilities ready for the new term. Union Island Recovery Tensions: Reports from displaced residents on the mainland allege neglect and abrupt eviction notices, even as officials say Union Island rebuilding and prefabricated housing plans are underway. Land & Sovereignty Debate: A fresh wave of attention continues around SVG land ownership controversies, with calls for inquiry into past government land decisions. International Spotlight—Reparations: Jamaica’s delegation delivered a slavery reparations petition to King Charles, seeking legal guidance via the Privy Council, while Britain rejects any payment prospect. Caribbean Diaspora & Culture: Brooklyn’s West Indian American Day Parade drew thousands, including Vincentians and other Caribbean communities, as culture and politics mixed on the streets.