CARICOM Summit Watch: CARICOM leaders opened their four-day meeting in Saint Lucia under “From Resilience to Renewal,” with calls for unity and a stronger public voice in regional decisions as the bloc’s chairmanship shifts to St. Lucia’s Philip J. Pierre. Regional Governance & Legal Pressure: St. Kitts and Nevis-linked political debate is spilling into the summit, with calls for the CARICOM Secretary-General reappointment process to be reviewed by the Caribbean Court of Justice. Tourism & Infrastructure Push (St. Kitts): St. Kitts broke ground on a new Port Zante cruise terminal aimed at cruise home-porting by November 2027, targeting more overnight stays, local spending, and jobs. Aviation Expansion (Nevis): Nevis also started work on the Vance W. Amory International Airport expansion, including a runway extension and upgraded facilities, with completion expected in about 18 months. Business & Investment Climate: AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF 2026) has been deferred due to evolving public health concerns in parts of Africa, affecting planned investor and business travel. Energy & Public Trust: SKELEC denied social media claims about injuries during a disconnection exercise, urging the public to verify information before sharing. Human Capital & Skills: St. Kitts and Nevis signed a skills partnership with Hamburg focused on workforce development for the green energy transition. Co-ops & Community Economy: St. Kitts marked International Day of Cooperatives with events under “Cooperatives for a Peaceful World,” highlighting cooperatives’ role in livelihoods and nation-building.