Cruise Economy Boost: Star of the Seas kept Port Zante and Basseterre busy with 7,069 passengers (plus crew) landing for shopping, tours, and visits to Brimstone Hill, Romney Manor, Black Rocks, and local churches and memorials. Regional Airlift Investment: Trans Anguilla Airways opened a dedicated office and local team at Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport, with officials calling air connectivity an “economic lifeline” for tourism, trade, and family links. Housing Delivery: Constituency 4 received 10 new homes in Half Way Tree, with the National Housing Corporation and Housing Ministry framing the move as dignity and security—not just construction. Energy & Jobs Pipeline: The EU signaled readiness to partner with Nevis on its geothermal project, offering technical expertise and possible financial support. Trade Modernisation: St. Kitts and Nevis advanced its National Electronic Single Window initiative with a World Bank-supported visioning workshop to streamline cross-border trade. Consumer Protection Push: Consumer Affairs stepped up enforcement with fixed penalty tickets, focusing on price disclosure, promotions, safety, labelling, and receipts. Maritime Enforcement: The U.S. Coast Guard reported stopping a Cuba-bound fuel shipment (M/V Grace) after finding fuel hidden in ballast tanks. Tourism Strategy Update: Tourism officials marked Tourism Awareness Month, citing air arrivals and cruise performance, plus upcoming airlift changes for the 2026–27 season. Business Risk Watch: EU moves to end citizenship-by-investment programmes in several Caribbean states by 2028, raising uncertainty for investors using the route.