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, aiming to connect high-net-worth investors, officials and business leaders under the “connect, collaborate and celebrate” theme. Market Expansion: SKTA CEO Kelly Fontenelle says the tourism authority is actively targeting Latin America, including airline talks (notably COPA) to boost visitor connectivity. Cost-of-Living Relief: Government reiterated customs surcharge relief, including a waiver of bunker and shipper surcharges from customs tax and duty calculations to reduce imported-goods price pressure. Renewables & Energy Security: A consultative workshop kicked off work on a Renewable Energy Transition Roadmap toward 100% renewable electricity generation by 2030, supported by the EU via EUROCLIMA and implemented with UNDP and GTI. Small Business Skills: The Ministry of Small Business launched a financial management training programme for entrepreneurs, covering budgeting, cash flow, record-keeping and planning, with National Bank as a partner. Regional Governance: CARICOM’s 51st Heads of Government meeting is set for July 5–8 in St. Lucia, with business sessions and a closing press conference. Local Business Leadership: TDC Group appointed Christopher Lewis as Chief Financial and Operations Officer, bringing regional finance and transformation experience. Culture & Talent: Project Xport’s “New Faces” modelling track held a casting call in St. Johnston, building pathways for young creatives through industry-ready training. International Compliance Watch: The U.S. expanded sanctions tied to Iran-linked LPG smuggling and shadow banking, including vessels flagged under Saint Kitts and Nevis.