ECCB & EC dollar stability: ECCB Governor Timothy N.J. Antoine reiterated that the EC$2.70 to US$1.00 peg has preserved purchasing power, kept inflation low, and supported savings and business planning across the Eastern Caribbean. Cost-of-living relief: Cabinet extended St. Kitts and Nevis’ temporary fuel and import relief measures to Sept. 30, 2026, keeping a 50% excise tax cut on eligible gasoline, a 50% customs service charge reduction, and removing shipper charges from customs duty calculations. Health in the spotlight (CPL): The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League will offer free health screenings at all eight host venues, with blood pressure, glucose, BMI, urinalysis and PSA testing aimed at early detection of non-communicable diseases. Medicinal cannabis compliance: The Medicinal Cannabis Authority executed a contract for a Seed-to-Sale Track and Trace system, using GrowerIQ software to monitor the full supply chain and support regulatory integrity. Nevis healthcare upgrade: Nevis is moving ahead with a US$1.3m dialysis facility at Alexandra Hospital, targeting completion in Q3 and adding five stations for up to 20 patients. Energy & infrastructure: PM Drew highlighted progress on the Basseterre Desalination Plant for 24-hour water access and pushed the broader resilience agenda. Regional empowerment: CARICOM Chair Philip J. Pierre said Emancipation Day must include economic empowerment—ownership, wealth creation and opportunity for young people and entrepreneurs.