Medicinal Cannabis Finance: St. Kitts’ Medicinal Cannabis Authority is pushing for a secure banking framework, citing correspondent banking hurdles with US institutions, and has brought in Saboto Caesar to meet banks and credit unions. Nevis Healthcare Investment: Nevis is moving ahead with a US$1.3m dialysis centre at Alexandra Hospital, adding five stations for up to 20 patients, with construction on schedule. Governance & Business Climate: Nevis Premier Mark Brantley says the EU’s push to phase out CBI/CIP was misread, warning visa-free access stakes are now higher. Trade & Investment Links: OECS and Morocco highlighted new opportunities for trade and economic cooperation during Economic Promotion Week, with St. Kitts and Nevis among participating delegations. Local Economy & Tourism: St. Kitts Music Festival wrapped after three nights, with organisers pointing to strong visitor arrivals and ongoing boosts for hotels, restaurants and transport. Public Safety Signals: Police mid-year figures show major crime down 10%, robberies down 53%, and firearm offences down 53% in the first half of 2026. Waste & Entrepreneurship: SWMC continues removing derelict vehicles, urging private operators to tap waste-management opportunities as scrap export helps offset costs. Civic Loss: Prominent attorney Charles Wilkin KC has died at 77; he also served as a director of TDC and was a long-time national sportsman.