Disaster Preparedness: CDEMA is urging regional readiness for the 2026 hurricane season, stressing that better emergency communications and integrated information sharing are key lessons from Hurricane Melissa’s 2025 devastation. Cost-of-Living Relief: Government says customs surcharge relief will stay in place until end of July, including a waiver of bunker and shipper surcharges in customs value calculations to reduce import cost pressure. Renewable Energy Roadmap: St. Kitts and Nevis launched a consultative workshop to build a 100% renewable electricity transition roadmap, supported by the EU/Euroclima Caribbean with UNDP and Greening the Islands Foundation, aiming to cut emissions and strengthen energy security. Greenhouse Village Overhaul: The Greenhouse Village Initiative is shifting to a more structured, centralised model at Brotherson’s Estate, with training designed to keep greenhouses hurricane-ready and reduce past damage from scattered setups. Small Business Finance Skills: The Ministry of Small Business launched the second cohort of the 10-week Building Bankable Businesses financial literacy programme with the National Bank, focusing on budgeting, planning, records, and banking relationships. Tourism & Events: Nevis rolled out its “Spring Into Summer” campaign to boost off-season arrivals, while FRO Fest 2026 returns June 20 at National Heroes Park with a “Sunflower & Curls” theme and a marketplace for regional entrepreneurs.