Water Security Push: St. Kitts and Nevis issued a drought warning as rainfall stays below average, with officials citing climate change and El Niño conditions; Prime Minister Terrance Drew toured St. Peter’s as crews installed a new water line to boost supply from the Basseterre Valley pumping system, with stabilisation work underway. Power Sector Leadership: Nevis confirmed Nelson Ald Stapleton as General Manager of the Nevis Electricity Company Limited, effective June 1, highlighting his 20 years in the electricity sector and the NIA’s focus on promoting local talent. Regional Trade & Energy Diplomacy: An envoy representing the UAE at CARICOM’s COFCOR meeting in Suriname discussed structured cooperation pillars including sustainable energy and infrastructure, and floated exploratory talks on a CARICOM trade and investment framework using the CEPA model. Health & Medicines Access: PAHO/WHO and OECS-PPS will convene a regional workshop in Saint Lucia to improve access to safe, effective medicines and health technologies across OECS states. Tourism Strategy: Nevis Premier Mark Brantley urged a shift toward regional demand and more events to smooth seasonality, while SKTA and NTA renewed efforts to market the federation as a unified luxury destination. Maritime Safety Alert: IMO-backed regional partners warned of a resurgence of Somali piracy, flagging concerns for vessels linked to St. Kitts and Nevis. Agriculture Support: Farmers received 5,000-gallon water tanks under a sustainable land management project to strengthen agricultural production and food security.