Telecom & Business: C&W Business has rebranded as Liberty Business in St. Kitts and Nevis, positioning the operator as a “digital adviser” for enterprise growth across the region. National Mourning: St. Kitts and Nevis mourns calypso icon King Star Shield (Walston Shield), a composer and cultural ambassador whose hits like “Mental Slavery” shaped the Federation’s music legacy. Medicinal Cannabis Policy: The Federation has brought in former St. Vincent agriculture minister Saboto Caesar to help design a medicinal cannabis banking and compliance framework, including a track-and-trace system, after stalled licensing and banking concerns. CBI & Economic Strategy: PM Terrance Drew says the Sustainable Island State Agenda is reducing reliance on Citizenship by Investment, with CBI’s GDP share reportedly falling from about 22% to under 10%. Health Planning: Health officials are reviewing a National Multi-Sectoral Plan to prevent and control non-communicable diseases for 2025–2029. Justice & Security Systems: Police and Justice Ministry work continues on the Diversionary Caution System’s digital database and training for officers. Regional Governance: St. Kitts and Nevis presented its Second Voluntary National Review at the UN HLPF, highlighting progress under SISA. Sports: St. Kitts and Nevis withdrew its 2027 CARIFTA Games hosting bid, citing it as “not the most ideal time.”