Cruise & Ports: St. Kitts broke ground at Port Zante on a new cruise terminal aimed at cruise home-porting from Nov 2027, with SCASPA leading the build and the project pitched as a jobs and diversification boost. Nevis Aviation: Nevis also began construction on the Vance W. Amory International Airport expansion, including a 2,000-foot runway extension and new terminal, fire hall, fuel farm, customs hall and expanded parking for up to 50 executive jets. Skills & Industry Training: Deputy PM Hanley signed a Hamburg Skills Partnership to build future-ready workforce skills tied to renewable energy, STEM and sustainable industries, while a separate skills partnership theme is echoed in Germany travel and local accountability questions. Agriculture & Food Security: Taiwan’s technical mission reviewed progress on St. Kitts’ layer chicken development project, focused on boosting egg production and reducing reliance on imported chicks. Environment & Marine Livelihoods: The government started work on the National Sargassum Management Project, equipping tractors and training operators to respond faster to sargassum influxes. Governance & Business Climate: The ACTIF 2026 trade forum was deferred due to evolving public health updates linked to Ebola in parts of Africa. Energy Costs: Nevis Premier apologized after a fuel surcharge was applied without advance notice, following public complaints about electricity bills. Education Infrastructure: PM Drew visited the Basseterre High School construction site to rebut claims that little work was happening, pointing to active local employment on site. Citizenship Scrutiny: Government says biometric registration for economic citizens will be required by next August, as international concerns around investment migration continue. Legal/Construction: The Eastern Caribbean Court of Appeal upheld most enforcement in the Ramsbury Properties vs Ocean View Construction dispute tied to a Nevis industrial lease. Upcoming Media: A Q2 press conference is set for July 15 to outline progress across agriculture, fisheries, sports, small business and the creative economy.