Energy & Renewables: Nevis geothermal is back on track, with Premier Mark Brantley saying the drilling rig is expected to be mobilised soon after delays were resolved, with drilling targeted for this year. Power Costs: Nevis is reintroducing a domestic fuel surcharge as global oil volatility linked to Middle East tensions and Strait of Hormuz disruptions keep electricity costs unstable; the subsidised rate is EC$0.69 per kWh and officials also apologised for a billing notification error. Tourism & Retail: Nevis Tourism Authority launched “Shop Nevis Naturally,” the island’s first official online store with worldwide shipping and 90+ products. Hospitality Jobs: Park Hyatt St. Kitts added senior leadership, naming Marissa Diaz Cluster Director of Sales & Marketing for Park Hyatt St. Kitts and Hyatt Regency Trinidad. Trade & Investment Links: St. Kitts and Nevis joined Taiwan’s expanded Latin American and Caribbean Trade Office (LACTO), with a focus on agriculture, fisheries, food, tourism and investment. CBI Pressure: Nevis Premier Brantley urged a five-year transition away from CBI revenue as the EU pushes a June 1, 2028 phase-out deadline, warning of an existential regional economic hit. Shipping & Logistics: Dennis Shipping and Hobson Enterprises launched a US–St. Kitts & Nevis alliance to improve ocean, air and ground cargo connections. Port Activity: MV Equuleus Leader arrived in Basseterre to deliver 38 imported vehicles, with SCASPA urging customers to have documents ready for faster clearance.