Maritime Safety: St. Kitts and Nevis authorities say all passengers and crew were safely rescued after the MV Apple Syder began taking on water and partially sank near Basseterre on Monday; Prime Minister Terrance Drew visited the hospital and confirmed everyone is safe, while SCASPA launched an investigation into the cause. National Mourning: The Government announced an official funeral for former Deputy Prime Minister Hugh C. Heyliger, with three days of mourning from July 7–9 and the service at the Wesleyan Methodist Church on Seton Street. Regional Rights Agenda: CARICOM will convene a meeting to address discrimination and marginalisation faced by Rastafarians, including setting up a committee with representatives from Barbados, Jamaica, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Trinidad and Tobago. Local Governance & Diplomacy: The Speaker of the National Assembly received Cuba’s resident ambassador in a courtesy call highlighting parliamentary diplomacy and Cuba’s education support. Nevis Development: Nevis Premier Mark Brantley says the Destiny Special Sustainability Zone agreement is expected to go before Federal Cabinet, with a response anticipated from Prime Minister Drew within days. Energy Cooperation: Antigua is exploring a subsea geothermal power link from Nevis, though costs, approvals and timelines remain unclear. Public Service & Security: Drew praised security forces after the Music Festival and also received updates on the Apple Syder response; police issued a wanted bulletin for Rohan Mullings.