Medicinal Cannabis Banking Push: St. Kitts and Nevis has brought in Saboto Caesar to help design a workable banking and compliance framework for the medicinal cannabis sector, including meetings with financial institutions and support for a seed-to-sale tracking approach. CBI Pressure From Europe: The EU has warned five Eastern Caribbean states—including St. Kitts and Nevis—that citizenship-by-investment must be phased out by 2028 or visa-free access will be suspended, with leaders planning a coordinated Brussels mission. Regional Air Connectivity: Prime Minister Terrance Drew says OECS discussions on a regional airline are ongoing, arguing unreliable post-COVID service and high fares are still holding back trade and tourism. Governance & Justice Systems: The Ministry of Justice is training about 60 officers on the digital Diversionary Caution System database, while the police clarified a Nevis firearms seizure as an administrative issue tied to improperly imported personal effects. Public Health Alert: A new DNA study links St. Kitts vervet whipworms to a human-infecting lineage, raising concerns about a possible parasite reservoir even as it doesn’t confirm human cases. Community & Culture: The Media Association held its first executive meeting after biennial elections; and the Federation mourns calypso icon King Star Shield.