CARICOM Governance & CBI: CARICOM’s new chair, St. Lucia PM Philip J. Pierre, says CBI wasn’t discussed at the 51st Heads meeting in St. Lucia because the issue mainly affects the five active CBI states, including St. Kitts and Nevis, and that regional requirements have been met while Europe sets its own policy. Cost-of-Living Relief: CARICOM leaders agreed on a mix of national and regional steps to ease prices, including tax cuts on fuel imports, freight adjustments, cheaper intra-regional cargo moves, more renewables, and plans to fast-track a regional ferry service. Tourism & Homeporting: St. Kitts and Nevis Tourism Minister Marsha Henderson pushed private-sector participation in the Port Zante cruise homeporting push, with the new terminal targeting completion by Aug 2027 and homeporting operations starting Nov 2027. Agriculture Strategy: St. Kitts and Nevis met FAO officials to align on sustainable agriculture and food security priorities under the Country Programming Framework, including site checks for Black Soldier Fly production. Infrastructure Update: The St. Christopher National Trust says the Old Treasury Building restoration missed its June 2026 target, citing contractual/legal limits on timelines. Business & Connectivity: C&W Business rebranded to Liberty Business in St. Kitts and Nevis, positioning it as a digital adviser and technology partner for enterprise growth. Regional Trade Skills: The Ministry of International Trade and OECS hosted a four-day trade seminar to strengthen the services sector and negotiating capacity. Security/Shipping: Nevis police are investigating a shipment seized in a container from Canada that included 15 firearms and 1,500+ rounds of ammunition. Finance & Sanctions: The U.S. sanctioned a Dubai-based Iranian financier and exchange houses tied to Iran’s financial networks, naming a Saint Kitts and Nevis-based holding company in the case.