Geothermal Progress: NEVLEC is sending a delegation to Iceland for the final independent acceptance inspection of the Drillmec HH-300 “Týr” rig, clearing the way to drill five geothermal wells at Hamilton before the rig ships to Nevis. Tourism & Travel: St. Kitts and Nevis is hosting the 2026 ASTA Caribbean Showcase, with a packed general session bringing regional tourism leaders and travel advisors together on sustainable growth. Water Security: A new Saddlers groundwater well has struck water, with initial testing at about 175 gallons per minute, and officials say it could ultimately support much higher daily production as drilling moves to Newton Ground. Drought Watch: Meteorological updates warn rainfall remains roughly 50% below normal through the wet season, with El Niño and dust intrusions blamed. Cruise Momentum: St. Kitts has surpassed 1 million cruise passengers for the first time since COVID-19, reaching 1,002,282 year-to-date. Local Jobs Scrutiny: Opposition figures question whether the $270m Basseterre High School project is delivering enough local construction jobs. Shipping Risk: Somali piracy is resurging off the Horn of Africa, with multiple recent hijackings and attacks raising renewed concerns for commercial vessels.