Newsdesk | Friday February 27, 2026 - "Leadership, Learning, and Local Measures"

SER honors outgoing General Affairs SG Plantijn, highlighting a change in leadership at the heart of administration. Urban development continues to advance as Clem Labega Parking Lot is set for automation, while the Old Post Office site is being evaluated for future use. In public health, CPS warns that COVID-19 remains active and launches a vaccination outreach program for February 27. Education moves forward with USM kicking off new GED and ESL semesters, and 22 students celebrate graduation from SMMC’s Accelerated Registered Nursing course, underscoring workforce development in healthcare. The CFT reminds government bodies that “control of participations starts with policy,” emphasizing fiscal oversight and transparency. Regionally, attention turns to CARICOM’s 50th Summit, prompting discussions on bold cooperative action. Meanwhile, cultural measures take shape as glass bottle sales are banned during “Les Mardis de Grand-Case,” preserving safety at public festivities.