Culturama Payments Clash in Nevis: Premier Mark Brantley pushed back on concerns after at least one band boycotted Culturama again, saying the Nevis Island Administration can’t guarantee specific payment dates because timing depends on cash flow and any special deal would have to apply to all vendors. Government Continuity During PM Drew’s Medical Absence: Prime Minister Terrance Drew is overseas for specialised diagnostic tests and observation after a hospital stay in Basseterre; Deputy Prime Minister Geoffrey Hanley is acting PM and temporarily takes on Finance, Health, Human Resource Management and Social Security, while Attorney General Garth Wilkin covers National Security, Citizenship and Immigration. Nevis Geothermal Push: Nevis’ geothermal project cleared a final pre-mobilisation inspection of its Drillmec HH-300 rig in Iceland, with drilling expected to start within 60 days. SCASPA Marks 33 Years: St. Christopher Air & Sea Ports Authority celebrated 33 years of managing St. Kitts’ airport and seaport, highlighting its role in keeping the tourism-dependent economy moving. Regional Business & Energy Watch: St. Martin’s delegation visited Nevis to explore geothermal cooperation, while G20 finance talks in the US spotlight global pressures that can hit small island economies like ours.