Manufacturing & Investment: PM Dr. Terrance Drew met Demerara Distillers (St. Kitts and Nevis) Ltd and Guyana’s BK Group ahead of a major DDSKN expansion, with groundbreaking expected later today—another signal of private-sector confidence and job potential. Renewable Energy: Nevis Geothermal Project partners (CDB, IDB, NIA, NEVLEC) reviewed site readiness, logistics, and port preparedness as the project moves closer to the drilling phase. Housing & Construction: The National Housing Corporation is pushing multiple affordable housing builds across St. Kitts, including projects in Buckley’s Settlement, Taylor’s Community, and Sandy Point, with communities nearing final stages. Energy & Cost of Living: Cabinet extended fuel and import relief measures through Sept. 30, keeping a 50% cut on eligible gasoline excise and customs charges to cushion households and businesses. Medicinal Cannabis Industry: The Medicinal Cannabis Authority opened registration for a Traditional Cultivator Programme and rolled out a seed-to-sale track-and-trace system to strengthen oversight. Consumer Safety: The Bureau of Standards issued an urgent recall advisory for Squishy Dumpling and similar squishy toys over choking, chemical, and heat-burst burn risks. Tourism & Trade: Rhapsody of the Seas made its fifth summer call to Port Zante, bringing thousands of passengers to support local tours and vendors. Sports Media: Broadcast partners were confirmed for the 2026 Republic Bank CPL as the league expands to seven teams.