Tourism & Culture: St. Kitts Music Festival wrapped up after three nights at Warner Park, with PM Drew saying it welcomed over 5,000 overseas visitors and delivered economic impact. Creative Economy: Minister of Creative Economy announced Creative Power Arts Convention 2027 will feature soca star Machel Montano and Grammy-nominated producer Stephen “Di Genius” McGregor as facilitators. Business & Finance: A new market analysis looks at who controls Caribbean banking as Scotiabank moves to take Scotia Group Jamaica private—raising questions for regional financial connectivity. Citizenship by Investment Scrutiny: Antigua’s PM Browne pushed back on EU/UK concerns that visa-free access could be linked to selling citizenship, defending St. Kitts and Nevis and other programmes as integrity-led. Energy & Development Vision: PM Drew outlined a 10-year SISA-style roadmap: 100% renewable power, cheaper energy, reliable water, digital services, and local food security. Regional Governance: Canada and CARICOM renewed a strategic partnership action plan focused on resilient economies, climate action, and regional security. Nevis Project Deadlock: The US$1bn Destiny Project on Nevis remains stalled pending federal approval under the SSZ Act, with sovereignty concerns driving the delay. OECS Leadership: Dr. Didacus Jules secured a fourth term as OECS Director General as leaders called for a regional renaissance. STEM & Youth: ECCB announced a free 2026 STEM Camp starting July 6 for ages 14–18 across ECCU territories. Disaster Preparedness: NEMA and NDMD ran a hurricane preparedness drill simulating “Hurricane Barry.” Education Fundraising: St. Kitts Citizenship Unit raised $4,500 for Cotton Thomas Comprehensive School via a silent auction at IGS 2026.