Creative Industries & Tourism Infrastructure: PM Drew’s media tour spotlighted the $50m Prime Creative Arts Centre, funded via the CBI Public Benefit Option, with officials citing a roughly three-year build to create a major Eastern Caribbean hub for creatives. Food Security & Agriculture: The Greenhouse Village Initiative at Brotherson Estate is nearing completion, with 24 greenhouse structures planned to support climate-resilient “crash crops” and cut the federation’s heavy food import bill. Medicinal Cannabis Industry: St. Kitts and Nevis secured a Seed-to-Sale Track and Trace system for medicinal cannabis, using real-time monitoring to strengthen compliance and prevent diversion. Energy & Utilities: Nevis Premier Brantley said the geothermal project is moving toward drilling as the rig is expected to be mobilised soon, while Nevis also faces the return of a subsidised fuel surcharge amid global oil volatility. Water Security: Officials reported promising hydrogeological signs for a new water source in Saddlers, pending full testing. Governance & Public Service: A High Court ruling in the Petrona Thomas transfer case found “vindictiveness and heavy-handedness,” declaring the move unlawful and void. Shipping & Safety: The MV Christena commission of inquiry coverage revisits long-standing failures on passenger control and accountability, as the inquiry’s lessons continue to shape maritime oversight. Cruise Economy: Star of the Seas brought over 7,300 passengers to Port Zante, boosting local commerce and tourism activity. Regional Trade & Diplomacy: St. Kitts and Nevis joined Taiwan’s Latin American and Caribbean Trade Office to expand trade, investment, tourism and industrial cooperation.