Drought & Water Security: St. Kitts and Nevis is seeing longer dry periods and a shorter, more volatile wet season, with drought pressure rising as evaporation increases. Cruise Economy: Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas wrapped its final summer call, bringing 6,392 passengers to Port Zante, as St. Kitts pushes to turn cruise growth into broader local spending. Tourism Trade Push: Nevis and St. Kitts showcased the islands at the ASTA Caribbean Showcase in St. Kitts, with travel advisors touring and learning how to sell Nevis’ “authentic charm.” Water Supply Boost: The Saddlers groundwater well under the EC$28m Groundwater Drilling Project has hit promising results, with initial testing around 175 US gallons per minute, supporting the drive toward 24/7 service. Geothermal Progress: NEVLEC’s team is in Iceland for final inspection of the Drillmec HH-300 rig before it ships to Nevis to drill five geothermal wells. Medicinal Cannabis Compliance: The Medicinal Cannabis Authority is rolling out a seed-to-sale system that tracks financial transactions alongside plants, strengthening anti-money laundering readiness ahead of commercial licences. Local Construction Scrutiny: Opposition figures are questioning whether the Basseterre High School project is delivering meaningful local jobs and fair worker conditions. CBI Pressure: Nevis Premier Mark Brantley reiterated that Citizenship by Investment “as we know it is dead,” as external deadlines and tougher immigration stances reshape the sector.