ECCB Currency Reset: St. Kitts and Nevis PM Terrance Drew welcomed the decision to put National Hero Sir Robert Llewellyn Bradshaw on the redesigned EC$50 banknote as the ECCB unveiled a full new family of notes replacing Queen Elizabeth II, with rollout set for late 2027. Regional Diplomacy on CBI: Eastern Caribbean leaders met in Dominica and agreed a coordinated response to EU concerns over Citizenship by Investment, including a Brussels mission, while the EU has pressed OECS states to phase out CBI by June 2028 under a revised visa suspension mechanism. CARICOM Cost-of-Living Push: CARICOM leaders, meeting in Saint Lucia, outlined measures to cut household expenses—fuel and freight cost relief, faster renewable energy, and plans for a regional ferry service. U.S. Iran Sanctions With Local Link: The U.S. Treasury sanctioned Dubai-based financier Ali Ansari and exchange houses tied to Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei; Treasury says Ansari used a Saint Kitts and Nevis holding company, Smart Global Limited. Security & Governance: Police in Nevis seized 15 firearms and 1,500 rounds from a container shipped from Canada; the DPP also moved to discontinue criminal proceedings against Kollision Band members. Defense & Development: Defence Force plans include an Air Guard unit, new patrol vessels, and expanded coastal radar. Tourism & Infrastructure: Tourism Minister Marsha Henderson highlighted Port Zante cruise terminal progress, positioning St. Kitts for homeporting by November 2027. Public Life: State funeral held for former Deputy PM Hugh C. Heyliger.