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Sanctions & Trade Risk: Ukraine has imposed sanctions on 13 vessels (including one flagged to St. Kitts and Nevis), 11 Russian citizens and 28 companies tied to the illegal export of Ukrainian grain from occupied territories, with asset freezes and port/sea restrictions and plans to share details with partners. Local Finance & Household Costs: St. Kitts and Nevis extended fuel-based relief measures through Sept. 30, but the Financial Secretary (Ag) stressed the “shelf life” of the support and warned against long-term fiscal strain. Banking Rules for Couples & Partners: SKNANB says that from Sept. 1 joint-loan repayments must come from one designated account, raising practical questions for separated couples and changed business arrangements. Education Transport: The Education Ministry says its largest school bus is back in service for the Sept. 7 term after repairs, and it has received two new electric buses from Taiwan to support students, including persons with disabilities. Medicinal Cannabis Pathway: The Medicinal Cannabis Authority opened registration for a three-day Traditional Cultivator Programme orientation (Aug. 20–22) to move informal growers toward the regulated medicinal sector. Energy & Solar Skills: The Energy Unit ran a workshop for technicians on applying for SOLARISE solar PV installations, aiming to streamline onboarding and improve component assessment. Business & Jobs: Demerara Distillers broke ground on a US$10m St. Kitts expansion to boost bottling, packaging, warehousing and add retail/commercial and a rum heritage centre. Regional Policy: OECS launched a Regional Child Policy and Strategic Plan 2026–2032 with UNICEF support, using a whole-of-the-child approach. Sports Economy: St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots opened their CPL campaign with a five-wicket win over the St Lucia Kings, powered by Andre Fletcher’s unbeaten 48 and Jason Holder’s three wickets.

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Financial Secretary (Ag) on extension of fuel-based relief measures; says the measures have a shelf life

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