Africa–CARICOM Day Diplomacy: St. Kitts and Nevis used Africa-CARICOM Day to reaffirm a push for practical economic and people-to-people opportunities, pointing to deeper ties with Ghana including expanded cooperation and visa-free moves for ordinary passport holders. OECS Digital Skills Push: The OECS opened applications for its 2026 Advanced Digital Skills Scholarship (Cohort II), backed by the World Bank’s CARDTP and delivered by UWI Global Campus, covering areas like AI, cybersecurity, cloud, fintech, data analytics and digital marketing. Water Security Pressure: A new report highlights ongoing strain on 24/7 water supply efforts, citing drought impacts on groundwater plus system losses from aging infrastructure, leaks, damaged meters, illegal connections and rising energy costs. Ports Deal Rebuff: The Labour government reportedly rejected a US$5m proposal from a Turkish businessman seeking control of port operations and revenue, saying port ownership and control must remain with the government for the people. ECCB Economic Outlook: The ECCB revised St. Kitts and Nevis’ 2025 outlook, noting stronger growth but warning fiscal pressures from weaker CBI revenue, higher spending and external risks. Marine Monitoring Upgrade: Three SOFAR spotter buoys were handed over to strengthen coastal resilience and marine observation, with data feeding into national monitoring and dashboards. Local Business & Jobs: S.L. Horsford & Co. announced a Sept. 25 launch of the Chery brand in St. Kitts and Nevis with a 10-year warranty.