Tourism & Trade: The Nevis and St. Kitts Tourism Authorities wrapped up a Northeast U.S. sales showcase, meeting more than 100 travel advisors per stop across five cities to push airlift, stays, and signature experiences. Tourism Calendar: St. Kitts Tourism Authority has set “St. Kitts in the Spotlight” for April 13–16, 2027, aiming to deepen buyer and industry connections after the 2026 edition. Banking & Consumer Relief: Inland Revenue confirmed 2026 Discounted VAT Rate Days: 5% VAT on Aug. 28–29 (vehicles excluded), plus earlier Easter and upcoming Christmas rate days. Local Finance Expansion: First Federal Credit Union officially opened its new Molineux branch outside Basseterre, marking a major growth step for the credit union. Energy Reliability: NEVLEC has started a major overhaul of Genset No. 8 at Prospect Power Station, running into early September to maintain generation reliability. Business Investment: Demerara Distillers (St. Kitts and Nevis) Limited broke ground on a US$10M expansion at Bird Rock to expand bottling, warehousing, and regional distribution. Governance & Policy: The AG says an Extradition (Amendment) Bill will close legal gaps and modernise extradition procedures to strengthen cross-border crime cooperation. Migration Pressure on CBI: EU scrutiny of Caribbean citizenship-by-investment programmes could reshape visa-free access to Schengen for St. Kitts and Nevis and other states by June 2028. Sports & Economy: Republic Bank CPL action continues, with Trinbago Knight Riders starting title defence with a rain-affected win over the St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots.