Education Relief: St. Kitts and Nevis launched its 2026–2027 Back-to-School Voucher Programme, providing EC$250 per eligible child for uniforms and school supplies; applications run Aug. 17 to Dec. 31, 2026. Energy & Investment: Nevis Electricity Company (NEVLEC) made a US$5.9M down payment toward geothermal drilling on Nevis, with a rig inspection team set to travel to Iceland before shipment. Trade Policy (OECS): OECS wrapped up a UNCTAD/ECLAC-backed initiative to improve evidence-based services trade policymaking, using UNCTAD’s TiSSTAT to close data gaps. Business Risk: A cyber safety alert warns local businesses and individuals about phishing emails posing as tenders and RFPs, urging verification and immediate reporting. Regional Economy Watch: ECCB data shows fuel prices easing in the Eastern Caribbean during July, with St. Kitts and Nevis among the lower LPG prices. Politics: Dr. Timothy Harris unveiled PLP candidates, framing the next election as a contest to rebuild and transform the country. Sports & Economy Spillover: CPL 2026 continues with Jamaica Kingsmen vs St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots at Sabina Park, while the CPL Hall of Fame names Dwayne Bravo and Ian Bishop as inaugural inductees.