OECS Recognition: PM Dr. Terrance Drew was ranked No. 1 OECS leader by Real Entertainment Network, with the spotlight on minimum-wage gains, free tuition, housing delivery, and expanded 24-hour water access. Housing & Land Dispute: The Sustainable Development Ministry defended relocating a Cabbage Tree farmer in Cayon, saying court-ordered timing is needed to unlock a long-stalled housing project for 163 lot owners. Water/Energy/Food Security Update: A new government achievements report points to irrigation support for 700+ farmers, higher crop output, $50m water security investments, and measures to stabilise electricity costs and expand solar. Maritime Labour: Ghana’s Maritime Authority helped repatriate 12 stranded seafarers from the MV Rahaf Moon (flagged to St. Kitts & Nevis), after months of shortages and over US$150,000 in unpaid wages. Renewables: Nevis geothermal preparations moved closer to drilling as CDB/IDB and local partners reviewed site readiness, port logistics, and equipment mobilisation. Manufacturing Investment: Demerara Distillers (St. Kitts & Nevis) Limited broke ground on a Bird Rock expansion (US$10m/US$14m reported), adding bottling, packaging, warehousing, and a heritage centre. Consumer Safety Recall: The Bureau of Standards issued an urgent recall of Squishy Dumpling and similar toys over possible counterfeit products and risks from water beads, hazardous chemicals, and heat-bursting. Tourism Sales Push: Nevis and St. Kitts tourism authorities partnered on a Northeast U.S. showcase, meeting 100+ travel advisors per stop to boost airlift and product awareness. EU CBI Crackdown: A new EU warning gives five Caribbean states (including St. Kitts & Nevis) until June 1, 2028 to reform citizenship-by-investment or risk losing Schengen visa-free access. Medicinal Cannabis Tech: The Medicinal Cannabis Authority rolled out a seed-to-sale track-and-trace system to monitor the supply chain and support licensing and compliance. Political Watch: The People’s Labour Party unveiled six general-election candidates, including long-time community architect Calvin Pemberton and PLP deputy leader Dameon Lawrence.