Medicinal Cannabis & Agriculture: The St. Kitts and Nevis Medicinal Cannabis Authority has opened registration for its inaugural Traditional Cultivator Programme orientation, “From Tradition, to Opportunity,” with a three-day training (Aug 20–22) at the Department of Agriculture in La Guerite, EC$200 fee, aimed at bringing informal growers into the regulated medicinal sector. Energy & Skills: The Energy Unit ran a SOLARISE workshop for 20+ technicians to streamline solar PV application and onboarding, including training on reading manufacturer specs for batteries, modules and inverters. Tourism & Trade: St. Kitts Tourism Authority set “St. Kitts in Spotlight” dates for April 13–16, 2027, while the Nevis and St. Kitts tourism authorities wrapped a successful Northeast U.S. sales showcase with travel-advisor roadshow stops. Manufacturing & Jobs: Demerara Distillers (St. Kitts and Nevis) broke ground on a US$10m Bird Rock expansion, boosting bottling, packaging, warehousing, and adding a rum Heritage Centre. Tax Relief for Households: Inland Revenue confirmed 2026 Discounted VAT Rate Days—Aug 28–29 at 5% (vehicles excluded)—to support back-to-school spending. CBI Integrity: LSEG’s risk intelligence chief stressed that modern CBI vetting now hinges on stronger due diligence, biometric-driven processing and better agent workflows. Public Works & Construction Supply Chain: Basseterre High School construction is using precast concrete shipped from Barbados, and officials say it could spark discussion on a local precast facility. Consumer Safety: The Bureau of Standards recalled Squishy Dumpling and similar squishy squeeze toys over possible counterfeit issues and safety hazards.