Nevis Electricity & Cost of Living: Nevis Premier Mark Brantley urged residents to conserve power as a fuel surcharge returns on bills after Strait of Hormuz-linked oil volatility, with NEVLEC costs absorbed by the NIA and the surcharge set at a subsidised rate of $0.69 per kWh. Destiny SSZ Project Governance: Nevis and federal stakeholders say remaining Destiny Special Sustainable Zone issues are being ironed out, while police officials stress constitutional authority won’t be replaced by private security. CBI Deadline Push: Brantley says the EU’s June 1, 2028 end-date for CBI is too fast and calls for a five-year transition, warning of an “existential threat” to regional budgets. National Assembly Business: The Order Paper for Thursday, July 30 lists first readings for banking, payment systems and liquor licensing amendments, plus a second reading for an extradition amendment bill. Tourism & Trade Flow: St. Kitts welcomed Allure of the Seas with 6,702 passengers to Port Zante, boosting local spending; meanwhile St. Kitts joined the Latin American and Caribbean Trade Office in Taiwan to expand market access. Healthcare Investment: The MRI Centre at Joseph N. France General Hospital is nearing completion, with commissioning targeted for later in 2026. Workforce Milestone: St. Kitts and Nevis recorded its highest workforce on Social Security contributors, surpassing 30,000. Business Services: Kreston Eastern Caribbean launched a redesigned website and new social channels to improve access to accounting, audit, tax and advisory services.