Canada–CARICOM Partnership: Canada and CARICOM renewed their strategic foreign ministers’ push in Panama, agreeing a results-focused action plan on resilient economies, climate action and regional security, with Haiti and transnational crime on the agenda. Nevis Sovereignty/“Destiny Project” Deadlock: Nevis leaders say the US$1bn Destiny Project is stalled because federal Cabinet and Parliament sign-off is missing under the SSZ Act, while the PM reiterates constitutional limits on federal land-use control. Regional Security & Courts: UNDP urged Caribbean countries to deepen judicial cooperation with EU partners to tackle cross-border crime, including financial and cyber-enabled offences. ECCB Youth Skills: The ECCB announced a free 2026 STEM Camp starting July 6 for ages 14–18 across ECCU territories, aiming to build tech and leadership capacity. Tourism & Events: The St. Kitts Music Festival (June 25–27) is drawing major arrivals and big-name performers, while Port Zante is set for 13 Norwegian Prima calls from Nov 2026–Mar 2027. Business/Finance: A Caribbean banking series spotlights Scotiabank taking Scotia Group Jamaica private, raising questions about who controls regional banking and connectivity to global finance. Local Economy & Community: The Citizenship Unit raised EC$4,500 for Cotton Thomas Comprehensive School via an IGS silent auction, and NEMA/NDMD ran a hurricane preparedness drill ahead of the season.