Healthcare Leadership: Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew attended the sashing of Nikisha Hazel as Director of Institutional Nursing Services at JNF General Hospital, praising her 27 years of service and promising continued strengthening of the health system. CBI Pressure & EU Response: Former PM Dr. Ralph Gonsalves warned that an EU phase-out deadline for OECS Citizenship by Investment by 2028 could trigger wider regional economic fallout, while Eastern Caribbean leaders agreed to coordinate a high-level Brussels mission to defend the programmes’ role in funding resilience, healthcare, and infrastructure. Regional Security Data-Sharing: The U.S. DHS signed a first multilateral biometric data-sharing arrangement with CARICOM’s IMPACS to support border security and immigration vetting across member states. Diplomacy: Saint Kitts and Nevis reaffirmed its long-standing partnership with Taiwan at the UN, with both sides highlighting cooperation in sustainable development, healthcare, education, technology, and resilience. Tourism & Infrastructure: St. Kitts broke ground on a new Port Zante cruise terminal aimed at turnaround services for P&O Cruises from November 2027, boosting the island’s cruise competitiveness. Politics & Public Life: Former PM Denzil Douglas ended speculation over his absence by saying he underwent successful major spinal surgery and is recovering. Sports & Youth: Minister Samal Duggins congratulated Tejuan Webbe on a historic NACAC U18 bronze in the 110m hurdles.