Renewable Energy Push: St. Kitts and Nevis launched a consultative process to build a roadmap for 100% renewable electricity generation, supported by the EU (Euroclima Caribbean), UNDP and Greening the Islands—aimed at boosting energy security and cutting emissions by 61% by 2030. Water Crisis & Politics: PAM renewed pressure for a legislated national water security strategy with binding targets and oversight, as residents report days without running water and frustration grows. Cost-of-Living Relief: Government extended customs relief measures—keeping waivers on bunker and shipper surcharges in customs calculations—until end of July to reduce tax impacts from higher global freight and fuel costs. Small Business Finance Skills: The Ministry of Small Business launched the second cohort of its Building Bankable Businesses financial literacy programme (10 weeks) with St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank, focusing on budgeting, planning, records and banking relationships. Tourism Momentum: The St. Kitts Tourism Authority and government kicked off a national beach cleanup drive for sustainable off-season tourism, while Nevis launched “Spring Into Summer” to drive arrivals with packages and curated experiences. Tourism Calendar & Events: Sugar Mas 55’s full schedule was released, and FRO Fest 2026 is set for June 20 in National Heroes Park. Regional Business & Legal Watch: The Eastern Caribbean Court of Appeal ruled in the Boni banking regulator case, saying the regulator lacked legal authority to impose a US$120,000 fine.