Back-to-School Support: St. Kitts and Nevis launched its 2026 Back-to-School Voucher Programme, providing EC$250 per eligible child for uniforms and school supplies, with applications open Aug. 17–Dec. 31, 2026. Household Pressure & Energy Costs: With global inflation and the Middle East conflict feeding higher living costs, Nevis Premier Mark Brantley warned that endless fuel subsidies aren’t financially sustainable, even as governments face pressure to cushion prices. Geothermal Push on Nevis: The Nevis Electricity Company (NEVLEC) made a US$5.9m down payment toward geothermal drilling, with a rig inspection planned in Iceland before shipment to the Federation. Services Trade Data for Growth: OECS, UNCTAD and ECLAC wrapped up work to improve trade-in-services policymaking by boosting services statistics using TiSSTAT. Business & Consumer Signals: ECCB data shows St. Kitts and Nevis has the highest diesel prices in the ECCU for July, while LPG pricing is also among the lowest—useful for household and business cost planning. Sports with Local Impact: Jamaica Kingsmen beat the St. Kitts-Nevis Patriots by 51 runs in CPL action, keeping regional cricket attention on the Federation.