Education & Youth: Azaniah Johnson, a 16-year-old Basseterre High School graduate, is being celebrated for reportedly passing all 17 CSEC subjects she sat. Energy Infrastructure: Nevis Electricity Company (NEVLEC) has made a US$5.9M down payment to Icelandic Drilling Company to mobilise a geothermal rig, with a Nevis inspection team set to travel to Iceland. Renewables Skills: St. Kitts Energy Unit ran a SOLARISE-focused workshop for energy technicians to streamline solar PV onboarding and component assessment. Agriculture Revival: The Department of Agriculture distributed coconut seedlings with hands-on training (propagation, agronomy, pest and disease management) to rebuild local production. Trade Policy Data: OECS, UNCTAD and ECLAC wrapped up an initiative using TiSSTAT to close services-trade data gaps and help governments plan better export strategies. Consumer Protection: Consumer Affairs issued EC$1,000 tickets to seven retailers after finding expired goods during a 72-hour enforcement sweep. Maritime Risk: A cargo vessel hijacking off Somalia was reported, with St. Kitts and Nevis-flagged ships noted among recent pirate-related cases. Local Business & Procurement: Public Works opened bidding for fencing at Saddlers Playing Field. Industry Investment: Demerara Distillers broke ground on a US$10M St. Kitts expansion to boost bottling, packaging and warehousing.