Investment & Tourism Pipeline: St. Kitts and Nevis is gearing up to host the 2026 Investment Gateway Summit (June 17–20) at the St Kitts Marriott Resort, bringing together high-net-worth investors, officials and business leaders under the theme “connect, collaborate and celebrate.” Market Expansion: SKTA CEO Kelly Fontenelle says the tourism authority is targeting Latin America, with connectivity and airline partnerships (including COPA links via St. Martin) central to the push. Cost-of-Living Relief: Government reiterated customs surcharge relief, including a waiver of bunker and shipper surcharges from customs tax and duty calculations, aimed at easing imported-goods price pressure. Small Business Support: The Ministry of Small Business & Entrepreneurship launched a financial management training programme for entrepreneurs, covering budgeting, cash flow, record-keeping and strategic planning, with National Bank as a partner. Renewables & Resilience: A consultative workshop is underway to build a Renewable Energy Transition Roadmap toward 100% renewable electricity generation, funded by the EU and implemented with UNDP and GTI. Regional Business Climate: CARICOM Heads of Government are set to meet in St Lucia (July 5–8), with business sessions on the regional agenda following the opening ceremony. Tourism Supply Side: The CTO unveiled a Tourism Supply Side Initiative to improve economic retention and make tourism deliver more value for Caribbean people and businesses. Local Business & Community: Construction has started on Cluster Homes in Buckley’s Housing Area, as the government expands affordable housing options.