Christophe Harbour & sovereignty: A fresh deep-dive into the 2007 Christophe Harbour deal argues the real issue is practical state control—taxing, regulating, enforcing and recovering public money—amid claims of major concessions and reported bank debt tied to the project. Tourism trade push: Nevis Tourism Authority and St. Kitts Tourism Authority wrapped up the 2026 ASTA Caribbean Showcase, bringing the destination to 70+ U.S. travel advisors and positioning Nevis for higher-value travel. Energy & costs: Nevis geothermal progress continues as the drill rig undergoes final inspection in Iceland before mobilisation, while Nevis leaders say electricity bills remain a pressure point due to the fuel surcharge. Public spending scrutiny: The Basseterre High School project faces renewed calls for transparency over reported costs, overseas manufacturing and the share of benefits for locals. Cruise recovery: St. Kitts hit a post-pandemic milestone of 1,002,282 cruise passengers, with Port Zante arrivals boosting local taxi, tours and retail. CPL business buzz: Jamaica Kingsmen’s Saim Ayub powered wins over St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots, while TKR retired Dwayne Bravo’s No. 47 jersey—another reminder of the tournament’s regional economic pull. Tech for small states: St. Kitts engineer Clecton Phillip’s Voykuh civic intelligence platform is now on Google Play in 177 countries. Renewables financing: IRENA opened a call for renewable energy project proposals across Central America and the Caribbean, including St. Kitts and Nevis.