Cruise & Port Activity: Star of the Seas brought 7,386 passengers to Port Zante, boosting Basseterre’s shops, tours and street vending as visitors filled the capital with culture and spending. Medicinal Cannabis Industry: St. Kitts and Nevis secured a Seed-to-Sale track-and-trace system for medicinal cannabis, using Grower IQ software to monitor cultivation, processing, distribution and retail to prevent diversion and protect product purity. Energy & Utilities: Nevis moved to reintroduce a domestic fuel surcharge after global oil volatility, with residents urged to conserve electricity while the surcharge is kept at a subsidised rate. Renewables Pipeline: Nevis geothermal progress continues, with officials saying the drilling rig is expected to be mobilised soon and drilling could start later this year. Water Security: Government identified promising new water availability in Saddlers, with further testing planned before details are released. Governance & Public Service: A High Court ruling in the Petrona Thomas transfer case found the process unlawful and void, calling the conduct “vindictiveness and heavy-handedness.” Tourism Development: PM Drew toured the Symbol of Love Monument and Museum Project at Fort Thomas, positioning it as a major tourism and regional cultural draw. Maritime Security: Somali pirates still hold four vessels and 67 crewmembers, with EU Operation Atalanta saying progress depends on local authorities. Policy Watch (CBI): EU pressure on CBI programmes continues, with Nevis Premier Mark Brantley calling for a longer transition period to protect jobs and investment.