Responsible Cannabis Education: The St. Kitts and Nevis Medicinal Cannabis Authority launched a nationwide Responsible Use Campaign, stressing only medicinal and religious cannabis are legal and outlining guidance on rights, science, medical oversight, and protecting vulnerable people. Climate & Water Crisis: Prime Minister Terrance Drew told the National Assembly the severe drought demands urgent, sustained climate action, linking the crisis to El Niño and climate change and pointing to the Sustainable Island State Agenda. Public Safety & Traffic: A traffic official warned motorists that parking on sidewalks is becoming “normal,” damaging infrastructure and endangering pedestrians, with enforcement urged in busy areas. Migration & Travel Rules: Migration Minister Colm Brophy announced new visa requirements for Nicaraguans, St. Kitts and Nevis, and Saint Lucia nationals traveling to Ireland from June 15, with limited transitional arrangements. Regional Health Capacity: CARPHA trained 18 people from 15 member states through an IATA workshop to improve safe transport of infectious substances and strengthen preparedness. Food Security Boost: St. Kitts and Nevis received 480 parent-stock chicks (400 hens, 80 roosters) from the U.S. under a Taiwan-supported poultry development project. Defence & June 10 Commemoration: PM Drew saluted the SKNDF as the Defence Force unveiled a new digital combat uniform and marked the 59th anniversary of June 10, 1967. Tourism Pulse: Rhapsody of the Seas made its first off-season call to Port Zante, with nine summer calls scheduled, while Royal Caribbean added an extra port to a July sailing. Justice Reform: Attorney-General Garth Wilkin opened restorative justice and criminal mediation training with UNDP, pushing early intervention beyond enforcement. Funeral Logistics: Police issued a traffic advisory for the official funeral of cultural icon Elston “King Ellie Matt” Nero on June 11.